Now, HuM claims responsibility for Srinagar attack

Another militant outfit, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen also claimed responsibility of the Lal Chowk attack. Claiming himself to be a spokesman of the outfit, Hassan Taskari in a faxed message to Kashmir News Serivice, a wire service, claimed two militants were involved in the attack, reports Peerzada Ashiq.

Another militant outfit, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen also claimed responsibility of the Lal Chowk attack. Claiming himself to be a spokesman of the outfit, Hassan Taskari in a faxed message to Kashmir News Serivice, a wire service, claimed two militants were involved in the attack. “One militant is from across the border and another from Sopore,” he claimed.

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“There has been increase in security forces’ suppression in Kashmir. This attack is in revenge to that…In year 2010, we will increase militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir,” said Taskari.

A police source said there are reports that JuM and HuM is working in coordination of late and share logical support to each other.