Nearly a year afterRifleman Aurangzeb was abducted and killed by terrorists in Kashmir, his twobrothers - Mohammad Tariq and Mohammad Shabbir, have joined the InfantryBattalion of Territorial army.Aurangzeb was abducted from Pulwama by terroristsand later his bullet-ridden body was recovered on June 14 last year. Thedeceased Army man was proceeding towards his home for the festival of Eid whenhe was abducted in broad daylight from a vehicle. After his abduction, theJammu and Kashmir police had launched a massive manhunt.

His father Mohammad Hanief said, "My two sons havejoined TA Battalion. When Aurangzeb was killed, I told Raksha Mantri and topofficers of the Indian Army that I will dedicate all my six sons to theforces." He said, "My two sons will avenge the death of my son."Aurangzeb'smother Raaj Begum said, "Yes, we fear something untoward may happen, butour sons wanted to join the Indian Army."

Mohammad Tariq said, "After our training, we will fightagainst terrorism and will take revenge for our martyred brother Aurengzeb.Today we feel proud of joining the Indian army and are proud of our country."

Aurangzeb's father was a former sepoy of the Jammu andKashmir Light Infantry. He joined the BJP before Lok Sabha polls but says hisdecision to send all his sons to the Indian Army is not based on his politicalinclination.His eldest son Mohammed Qasim has already completed 12 yearsservice and is back to serving in the Kashmir Valley.