Tribune News Service

Srinagar, August 21
The Army has extended a helping hand to the ailing parents of a Lashkar-e-Toiba militant commander in Pulwama district.
Ahead of Eid, the Army went to the house of Riyaz Ahmed Dar alias Khalid and interacted with his ailing parents, who are in their sixties. Dar, who had taken up arms in 2015, is the only son of his elderly parents.
“With Eid-ul-Zuha around the corner, soldiers from the Kakapore-based Army camp interacted with the couple and brought some shine on their faces. During the interaction, their problems were discussed and medical aids were ensured to Dar’s father,” an Army spokesman said.

He said Dar’s father was partially paralysed and under medication for one year.
“Facing constant hardships, the couple even had to shift to their relatives’ house. They have been taking shelter there for four months. The family was assured that the Army will continue to stand with them in all circumstances,” the spokesman said.
“The Army also said it would provide full assistance and cooperation to the family in case he wishes to return and wants to join the mainstream,” he added.