Qaiser Lone’s Story: Torture by Army Officer Led Him to Militancy Thoughts

“Aakhir Tak – In Shorts”

National Conference MLA Qaiser Jamshaid Lone shared how army officer torture led him to consider becoming a militant.
Lone revealed the incident during his speech in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, recounting his humiliation during a military crackdown.
A senior officer’s intervention restored his faith in the system, reprimanding the officer who tortured him.
Lone noted that 27 out of 32 young men who were questioned later joined militant ranks.
The incident demonstrated how dialogue can resolve issues and restore faith in the system.

“Aakhir Tak – In Depth”

National Conference MLA Qaiser Jamshaid Lone recently shared a poignant and personal account from his youth, revealing how he was once driven to consider becoming a militant after being tortured by an army officer during a military crackdown. Speaking at the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Lone recounted the harrowing incident, stating that it occurred when he was in 10th grade. During the crackdown, he and 31 other youths were picked up for questioning.

According to Lone, an army officer interrogated him about a youth who had joined a militant group. When he revealed that he knew the youth, he was beaten. After denying the presence of the militant during the crackdown, Lone was tortured again. At this point, a senior officer intervened and asked Lone what he wanted to become in life. Lone replied that he wanted to become a militant, explaining that his desire stemmed from the brutal treatment he had suffered. The senior officer then publicly rebuked the torturing officer, which helped restore Lone’s faith in the system.

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Lone later learned that out of the 32 youths who were interrogated, 27 had joined militant groups. However, this incident also served as a turning point in his life, reinforcing the idea that dialogue and understanding can resolve issues and that there is hope in the system.

“Key Takeaways to Remember”

Qaiser Jamshaid Lone shared how the torture by army officers led him to consider joining militants.
A senior officer’s intervention reinstated his trust in the system and prevented him from turning to violence.
27 out of 32 youths questioned during the crackdown later joined militant groups.
The story emphasizes the power of dialogue in resolving conflicts and restoring faith.