PTI
 
Srinagar, Oct 29: Two brothers who were allegedly killed by Lashkar-e-Toiba militants at Lolab in Kupwara district on Tuesday had paid the price for protecting the honour of their family, a defence spokesman said on Saturday.

Hafiz and Matloob Gegi, sons of Ghulam Rabbani, were shot dead by militant Abu Saad who had been eyeing their younger sister, he said.

Saad and his accomplices came to the house of Rabbani around a year ago, seeking food and shelter and the family did what was asked because they were too scared to resist, the spokesman said.

When Hafiz realised that Saad had an eye on his sister, he objected and the two brothers later moved to Kupwara town as a way out of the situation, he added.

Saad had his revenge when Hafiz and Matloob returned to the family for celebrating Eid. The militants emerged from the forests and shot at them. The brothers succumbed to their injuries before they could reach the hospital, he said.