The Not So Curious Case Of Riyaz Naikoo – Analysis

The most pertinent question after Naikoo’s death is whether Hizbul Mujahideen as an outfit matters anymore.

By Khalid Shah*

Riyaz Naikoo was a senior among the young crop of new militants in Kashmir. Having been involved with militancy as an overground worker of previous Hizbul Mujahideen commander Yaseen Yatoo, he...