Srinagar, Nov. 19 -- Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Altaf Thakur on Wednesday strongly condemned what he called a "shameful and dangerous attempt to glorify terrorists and mislead Kashmir's youth" by certain political leaders.

In a strong statement, the party spokesperson said it was "deeply disturbing" that some MLAs and MPs were "trying to defend terrorists responsible for the killing of 12 innocent people, instead of standing with the devastated families who are still mourning their loved ones."Thakur said leaders who routinely criticise tough anti-terror operations, including the demolition of houses used as militant hideouts, are "the same people pushing poor children toward radicalisation.""Anyone opposing action against terrorist hous...