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, then by the Indian army in 2026—highlighting the enduring trauma of the region's conflict. The family, which lost both parents in the 1990s, has long sought closure, but the second killing has deepened their grief and raised questions about justice. The circumstances surrounding the second brother's death, labeled a 'fake encounter' by locals, reflect broader tensions in the region.
- ▪Ishfaq Ahmad Mughal was killed by rebels in 2000 after they stormed his family's home in Ganderbal district, Indian-administered Kashmir.
- ▪Rashid Ahmad Mughal, his younger brother, was shot dead by the Indian army in March 2026 during an operation in Arahama, Ganderbal.
- ▪Residents dispute the army's claim of an exchange of fire, alleging Rashid's killing was a staged extrajudicial execution.
- ▪Rashid’s body was buried in a designated graveyard for alleged rebels in Kupwara, 80km from his village, a practice meant to prevent public unrest.
- ▪The Mughal family belongs to the Gujjar community, a Muslim tribal group that has historically supported the Indian state.
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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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