Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later
Two brothers from a Kashmiri family were killed 26 years apart—first by rebels in 2000 and then by the Indian army in 2026—highlighting the enduring conflict and human cost in the region. The family has long sought closure for the first brother's killing, only to face renewed trauma with the second brother's death under disputed circumstances. Their story reflects the broader cycle of violence and lack of accountability that has marked the Kashmir conflict for decades.
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News|ConflictTwo Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years laterTheir killings encapsulate the tragedy unfolding in the region for decades, as the family grapples with unanswered questions and lack of closure.ListenListen (12 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAjaz Ahmad Mughal holds the identity card of his younger brother Rashid, killed last month by the Indian army [Al Jazeera]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026Indian-administered Kashmir – Rashid Ahmad Mughal was barely six when armed rebels barged into their home in Chunt Waliwar village, in Ganderbal district of Indian-administered Kashmir, on a freezing January night in 2000.At about midnight, nearly…
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