Jeweller Rajesh Verma, who was abducted along with Superintendent of Police Salwinder Singh and his cook Madan Gopal on December 31, 2015, confirmed that there were four terrorists who attacked them. Recounting the horror, Verma said that terrorists told him that they wanted to avenge the death of 2001 Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.
"They were four people. I am sure. They were young and in the age group of 18 to 21. They told me that we are here to take Afzal Guru's revenge," said Verma.
Verma was driving the car when the terrorists, dressed in military uniform, stopped the car. The terrorists overpowered the trio and took the control of the car. "They asked me how far is Amritsar airport. They were talking to their commander and apprising him of their movements. They left Superintendent of Police and the cook on the way and took me along. They were using a GPS device. They almost knew all the ways," Verma added.
Terrorists also took Rs 2000 from Verma. "They were demanding energy drink (Red Bull) and chocolates. The four took Rs 500 each from me and said 'ye do hazaar ke liye hum tere ehsan mand rahenge, Rajesh' (We will remain indebted to you for Rs 2000)," Verma said.
The terrorists did not know the car belonged to the Superintendent of Police when they left him at the jungle along with cook. While pressing different buttons in the car, they started the hooter by mistake.
"They started the hooter by mistake after which they realised that the car belongs to a VIP. They then again had a word with their commander who asked them to get the SP back. But when they returned to the spot, the SP had run away along with the cook. Even though they had no intention to harm me, they said because your partners did not co-operate, you have to pay the price. They slit my throat with a knife," said Verma.
Verma's condition is now stable and is recovering.
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