Srinagar, Apr 26 (UNI) The homes of the three more suspected militants were “demolished using explosives” during the night in south Kashmir.

Officials said three houses belonging to Ehsan-ul-Haq Sheikh of Muran in Pulwama district; Zakir Ahmad of Matalhama Kulgam and Shahid Ahmad Kuttay of Chotipora Shopian were blown up during the night.


“In connection with the recent terror attack, three houses belonging to terrorists in South Kashmir during the night were damaged in blast,” they said.


During the April 24-25 night, the homes of the two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants- Adil Thoker of of Anantnag and Asif Sheikh of Tral Pulwama- suspected to be among the Pahalgam attackers, were “demolished using explosives” in south Kashmir.


After the house of Adil was flattened, his family alleged the forces demolished the house using explosives on Thursday night. However, Police said that “suspicious objects” stored inside the houses caused the blast.

In the last over three decades many houses have caught fire or been blown apart during encounters.


While the police has not officially commented on these actions , top government sources said demolitions are meant to deter locals from joining militancy and send a strong message that those who join terror groups will bring serious consequences not just for the individuals, but also for their families.



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