Srinagar, Feb. 16 -- The family of Zahoor Ahmad Rather, who was arrested in connection with the killing of three BJP workers and a policeman in south Kashmir last year, staged a protest here on Monday, claiming he had nothing to do with militancy after he had surrendered in 2006.

Police had said Rather alias Sahil alias Khalid from Dooru Shahabad in Anantnag, was a top militant affiliated to The Resistance Front (TRF). He was arrested in Samba district of the Jammu region by Anantnag police on Saturday.

Rather's family members staged a protest at Press Enclave here, claiming he was "innocent". They said he was taken away from his rented accommodation, where he was staying with his wife and two children.

Rather's sister Meena said they ...