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| Majid Khan, also known by his code name Abu Ishmayel, was a 20-year-old budding footballer from Sadiquabad, Anantnag, who briefly joined Lashkar-e-Taiba in November 2017 before surrendering to security forces a week later due to his mother's pleas. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Ash Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Government Degree Boy's College, Anantnag |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation (dropped out) |
Personal Life
| School | Not Known |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Playing Football, Travelling, Biking |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Irshad Khan (Government Employee) |
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| Mother | Ayesha (Homemaker) |
Career
| District-level footballer in Anantnag, credited with helping Anantnag win its first inter-district football match. | |
| Joined Lashkar-e-Taiba on 9 November 2017, adopting the code name Abu Ishmayel. | |
| Surrendered to security forces (First Rashtriya Rifles) on 16 November 2017 in Awantipora, South Kashmir, after one week of militancy. | |
| Police confirmed he would not be charged and planned to resume college and football after surrendering. |
Favourites
| Favourite Sport(s) | Football, Cricket |
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| Favourite Footballer | David Beckham |
| Favourite Cricketer | Shahid Afridi |
| Favourite WWE Wrestler | John Cena |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in Sadiquabad, Anantnag to a modest family. | |
| 2. During his youth, he developed a keen interest in football. | |
| 3. His football skills earned him the nickname David Beckham of Sadiquabad. | |
| 4. His friends credit him for Anantnag winning its first inter-district football match. | |
| 5. Majid organized blood donation drives and worked for a local charitable organization. | |
| 6. On 9 November 2017, he left his home in Anantnag to join Lashkar-e-Taiba. | |
| 7. Upon joining, he adopted a new code name - Abu Ishmayel. | |
| 8. His father suffered a cardiac arrest upon learning about his decision but was later discharged. | |
| 9. Majid's close friend Yawar Nisar, who joined a militant organisation and was killed, may have influenced his decision. | |
| 10. The death of his friend Yawar and the incident surrounding it may have motivated him to join the militants. | |
| 11. A video of his grieving mother, Ayesha, spread widely on social media after his departure. | |
| 12. He returned home voluntarily after one week, yielding to his mother's plea, and was not arrested or surrendered in the traditional sense but came back on his own. |