Kupwara attack: 'Let me kill those who killed him', says martyr's brother

The family of Naik Venkata Ramana, who was martyred when terrorists ambushed an army camp in Panzgam, are filled with sorrow, anger and helplessness.

"Give me one opportunity. I will kill those who killed my brother. I am ready to kill or get killed. I neither want a compensation nor a salary. I will do it for free. Just give me the opportunity to go there." Those are the helpless, sad, angry rants of Koteshwara Rao. He lost his 38-year-old brother to a terrorist attack in Kupwara, Kashmir on Thursday.

The family of Naik Venkata Ramana, who was martyred when terrorists ambushed an army camp in Panzgam, are filled with sorrow, anger and helplessness. Their angst oozing out in the form of anger against those who in a cowardly act killed a brother, a son and a soldier.

As news of his death reached them, those close to Ramana and family started gathering at his house. A native of Vishakapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Ramana died guarding the borders in a fidayeen attack. In what is being touted as the biggest suicide attack by Pakistan sponsored terrorists after Uri attack, three soldiers including Ramana lost their lives.

For the family, it is now a long painful wait for the mortal remains of their son. All of 38 years, Ramana's death has plunged the family into sorrow.

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