Jammu: Six top militants belonging to the pro-Pakistan Hizbul Mujahideen surrendered
in Doda district of Jammu early April 19, Defence sources said.
"We have been motivating militants to surrender before the Army through their
relatives for two months and a group of them had decided to surrender during the
Prime Minister's visit today," the sources said.
Six militants of Hizbul Mujahideen led by tehsil commander Liaqat Ali Bhat laid down
arms before a Brigadier in a local Army camp at Gandoh area of Doda, they
said.
"We are expecting more surrenders of local militants in the hills of Doda, which has
been an operational hub of militancy during the last 13 years," the sources
said.
PTI
