Cops offer Rs 15 lakh cash prize on credible info on two Hizbul militants

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday announced a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh on any information leading to the capture of two alleged Hizbul militants, dead or alive, suspected to be operating in Doda district, which had been declared free of terrorism over a decade ago.

The announcement of the cash prize for the capture of two alleged Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, Haroon Abbass Wani of Ghat village and Masood Ahmad of Dessa village, was made in "wanted -- dead or alive" posters, stuck by police at various places in the hilly district.

Doda along with many other districts in Jammu region had been declared terrorism-free over a decade ago.

"For any information leading to get hold live or dead - cash reward Rs 15 lakhs," read the posters, also carrying the pictures of the duo.

The posters ended with a message: "Identity of the informant shall be kept secret. Please help us to protect you."
Wani's picture with an AK-47 rifle had gone viral on social media soon after he allegedly joined the Hizbul Mujahideen, prompting his family to make a passionate appeal for his return. "The biggest jihad is to serve elderly parents. There is no need for jihad as we are happy," his aunt had said in a video message, adding his decision has left them ashamed. "Your mother and father has fallen sick and they need you very badly. Please return."