Three youths shown in new IS video identified,two belong to UP

Lucknow: Azamgarh, a small town in Uttar Pradesh, which is suspected to have links with some terror group, is also being associated with Islamic state (IS), a dreaded outfit which has killed many in European countries in recent months.

Out of six Indian youths who appear In a new video released by the group, two have been identified as Azamgarh residents. Their names have been given as Bada sajid and Abu Rashid.Another identified boy belongs to Maharashtra. The identity of the rest is still unknown.

The two who were facing some criminal charges have been absconding since 2012. They are believed to have gone to Pakisan first and then to Syria and worked for Al-Quaida and Islamic State of Iran and Syria.

In the video all the six Indian youths have been seen appealing to join IS and fight for Syria.

It may be recalled that in July last Bada Sajid was reported to be killed. But the latest videao proves that it is a lie. Members of the two suspected terrorists families call these reports false and claim that they are innocent,