Srinagar, Dec 13: Slain terrorist Burhan Wani’s family has been granted Rs 4 lakh compensation by the Jammu & Kashmir government. The compensation has been reported to be ex-gratia .i.e. on humanitarian grounds. According to News X, an alternative has been provided to the family in return of the compensation. They can instead opt for a government job for one family member. Important to note is that the compensation was being offered not in lieu of Burhan Wani’s killing, but instead his brother Khaled, who was shot dead in 2013 in cross-fire. However, the family of Burhan Wani has refused to accept the compensation being offered by the Mehbooba Mufti government. Also Read - Muharram: Section 144 Imposed, Security Forces Deployed in Kashmir to Prevent People From Taking Out Processions

Khaled was shot dead in 2013 by the security forces. He was reported to be a militant. However, his family members refuted the claim. The killing of Khaled was one of the main reasons why Burhan became a cadre-member of Hizbul Mujahideen. Also Read - Watch | Pakistan Man Publicly Beaten & Arrested For Mocking Imran Khan Over Inclusion of Kashmir In New Map, Video Goes Viral

The compensation being granted by Mehbooba Mufti government is bound to raise questions. It is likely to be viewed through the prism of appeasement politics, as the current spell of unrest in the Valley has severely dented the popularity of People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Also Read - Climate Change May Melt 85% Glaciers in J&K & Ladakh, Cause Temp Rise of 6.9 Degree Celsius by 2100: Study

PDP’s ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to object the grant of compensation to the militant’s family. BJP MLA Ravinder Raina distanced the saffron party from the decision taken by Mehbooba.