UJC suspends 'jihad' in Indian Kashmir to help flood efforts
The umbrella United Jihad Council (UJC) was formed in 1994.
Talking to AFP, Syed Salahuddin, the group's supreme commander accused the Indian government of not doing enough for ordinary flood victims in Kashmir.
"The Indian government is rescuing only tourists and their troops and the news about relief for the people of Kashmir by the Indian media is a pack of lies," he said.
He also blasted the Pakistani government for not caring about the flood victims in Kashmir and termed it "criminal negligence".
He said: "We have suspended all operations against Indian troops in Kashmir because we are working for the flood victims.”
"I appeal to the UN, International Red Cross and OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) to help the flood victims in Kashmir, our fighters will volunteer for them."
The UJC includes al Qaeda and Taliban affiliated Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad militant groups, which are on US and UN lists of terror organisations.
Floods and landslides from heavy monsoon rains that began in early September have now claimed almost 500 lives in Pakistan and India.
As many as 2.4 million people have been affected by floods in Pakistan. The flood is currently passing through central Punjab and is expected to reach Sindh over the next day.
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Shame on the UJC.... they are obviously liars. You do not rescue 100000 tourists. The Indian army has rescued everyone and that is primarily Kashmiris. The Jihadis have indulged in stone throwing and preventing civilians to be rescued resulting in much anger in the valley. The army has rescued Kashmiris even as their own have lost lives in the process, in the face of stone pelting by Jihadi bad apples and without any fear and favor. It is only the Jihadis that do not want the Army to rescue people. Any cursory Googling online will show you what the truth is.
They are good target practice for the Indian Army
This terrorist organization is in bad shape. No wonder he is trying to make virtue of a necessity.