/Kerala/New Delhi: Hafesudheen Theke Koleth, one of the 21 people who went missing from Kerala and suspected of joining the Islamic State, has been reportedly killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan.
A source in the Indian High Commission in Kabul confirmed to CNN-News18 that the information appears to be correct and it is trying to establish a connection with the local agencies there.
Hafesudheen's relative, Mohammad Aslam PV, told CNN-News18 that Hafesudheen's mother had received "a telegram message" on an app stating he had been killed in a drone strike.
"When they inquired further, they were told that his body had already been cremated," he said. The family received this message from Hafesudheen's friend, Ashfaq.
However, when asked about the veracity of this message, Mohammad said: "I don’t think anybody will give wrong information regarding the death a mother’s only son. Earlier, also they used to communicate with the family and share various experiences."
Hafesudheen, 22, had left his home saying he wanted to study the Quran in Calicut. However, two days later, he sent another message informing that he was going to Sri Lanka for further studies.
Before the festival of Eid, the family received another message from its only son that he won't be returning now. Hafesudheen’s father Abdul Hakim had earlier told CNN-News18 that he spoke to his son the last time on June 28, 2016.
"Before Eid, he sent us a message saying 'I am now get the Jannat, here no tax, no Sharia law, nobody here catching me, very good place (Sic)'," Hakim said.
Hakim, however, had no idea where his son was going after abandoning his family and friends. "I don't know. He didn't say anything. He just said that he wanted to study and teach the Quran."
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