Jammu: The ultras have been directed to kill candidates contesting elections and
dissuade the people from exercising their right to franchise during elections in
Jammu and Kashmir, according to an intercept of conversation between militants.
"Never sympathise or excuse any candidate or leader contesting elections and treat
him as an enemy," a Defence Ministry document, quoting the conversation between
ultras in the country and across the border, said on September 13.
The document, which was circulated to media, said, "terrorists should kill all
candidates/leaders contesting elections and people should be dissuaded from casting
their votes. Besides, sabotage activities should be carried out at all cost".
Another message said "you restrict them from voting and make them understand that
elections are not in favour of Kashmir as it is a matter of life and death, Army
will take them in groups for voting, you can ambush those who are not listening".
"If India succeed in carrying out elections, then they will succeed in taking
Kashmir and if they do not succeed they would have to leave Kashmir," another
message said.
A conversation of Lashker-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit on August 2 last revealed that ultras
were determined to disrupt the Assembly polls in the fourth phase in Doda district
in October as well, the document said.
The message said "district Doda has been divided into two divisions. Finish all
those candidates. You have full authority to do everything possible. All equipment
will be given to you".
The document further said even the infiltration from across the line of control
(LoC) continues as is indicated in the intercept which said "take the colleagues
towards location of Abid bhai. Do not worry. We have crossed the rassi (probably
LoC). Move carefully".
Another intercept confirming the infiltration said, "I and my colleagues will
infiltrate tonight. We will reach location (P) after travelling for two hours. On
August 24, we will move to location (8). I will be available at Rlocation (8) to
receive you".
PTI
