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- Published: March 21, 2022 15:50
New Delhi: Since the release of ‘The Kashmir Files’ in theatres, the role of actor Chinamy Mandlekar is going viral on the internet. Mandlekar played the role of Farooq Ahmed Dar, famous as Bitta Karate. As the role has become a talk, we have done the research for you to tell you about Bitta Karate.
Before we dive into detail, you must know that the film directed by Vivek Agnihotri is based on the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits. The killing of Kashmiri Pandits by terrorists in 1990 was promoted by Pakistan or outfits it supported. Owing to this, tens of thousands left the Kashmir Valley. Notably, the name of Farooq Ahmed Dar comes at the top among the killers of the Kashmiri Pandis.
Who is Farooq Ahmed Dar or Bitta Karate?
It is reported that Farooq Ahmed Dar or Bitta Karate used to be a common man before becoming a criminal. Karate claimed he chose the path of terrorism after the local administration harassed him. He said he went to Pakistan with the help of Kashmir Liberation Front (KLF) area commander Ishfaq Majeed and took a 32-day training there to take revenge.
In an interview with a leading news channel in 1991, he admitted to killing ”more than 20” Kashmiri Pandits. He was also dubbed the ”Butcher of Pandits”. He also went on to become the top hitman of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) before being arrested in June 1990.
Where is Bitta Karate right now?
Notably, Bitta Karate spent 16 years in jail and was released on bail in 2006. The order of his release came from the Supreme Court of India. The court gave Karate bail under the Public Safety Act (PSA). After his release, a JKLF fraction welcomed him by showering flower petals.
Currently, the mass-murderer is in NIA custody since 2019 on charges of terror funding. He was sent into custody after the Pulwama attack. The government also banned the JKLF.
