87 J-K youths joined militancy in last 7 months: Union minister
The government has also continuously encouraged policies to mainstream the youths, including by providing employment opportunities, Ahir added.
Police are investigating into the reports of three youth of south Kashmir having joined terrorist ranks last week.
Reports said that a youth of Kulgam and two of Pulwama had picked up the gun.
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These boys have been identified as Naveed Ahmad Bhat of Kulgam, Ishfaq Wani and Yousuf Wani of Pulwama who have reportedly joined the Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT).
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Photo of Ishfaq, who has done his MBA, brandishing a rifle had gone viral on the social media.
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