Karamatullah Awan, deputy chief of jihadi organisation Hizbul Mujahideen, has returned home after being detained for six months by security officials. Daily Times contacted Awan for a comment, but he refused to disclose the identity of his captors and how he had been treated during his detention. He said that he had been released a few days ago, but stopped short of giving the exact date. “Contact the Jamaat-e-Islami provincial chief if you want more details on the issue,” said Awan. The Hizbul Mujahideen deputy leader and two others had been taken into custody from Dalazak Road six months ago, but his companions were freed after four months. Hizbul Mujahideen is one of the most active militant organisations fighting against Indian rule in Jammu and Kashmir.