Funeral of Pulwama Attack Mastermind Draws Notorious Terror Figures in Islamabad
Top terror chiefs attend funeral of Pulwama attack mastermind, Hamza Burhan, in Islamabad
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The funeral of Hamza Burhan, a key figure in the 2019 Pulwama attack, attracted several notorious terrorists and individuals linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in Islamabad. Burhan was shot dead in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and his funeral highlighted ongoing ties between state institutions and militant networks.
- 01Hamza Burhan, also known as Arjumand Gulzar Dar, was shot dead in Muzaffarabad on Thursday morning.
- 02The funeral was attended by senior jihadist leaders, including Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin.
- 03Burhan was designated a terrorist by India's Union Home Ministry in 2022 for his role in terror activities.
- 04Footage showed armed militants at the funeral, raising concerns about the relationship between Pakistan's state and militant groups.
- 05In May 2025, similar gatherings occurred for militants killed in Indian operations, indicating a pattern of support for such figures.
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Hamza Burhan, a prominent figure linked to the 2019 Pulwama attack, was recently killed in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. His funeral in Islamabad attracted a significant presence of notorious terror leaders and armed militants, including Syed Salahuddin, the chief of Hizbul Mujahideen, and Bakht Zameen Khan of Al-Badr. Burhan, also known as Arjumand Gulzar Dar and codenamed Doctor, was shot multiple times in the head by unidentified assailants as he left a private college where he worked undercover. He had been living in Muzaffarabad under civilian cover, despite being designated a terrorist by India's Union Home Ministry in 2022 for his involvement in radicalizing youth and financing terror operations. The scenes at his funeral, with armed individuals and ISI-linked figures present, have raised renewed concerns about the connections between Pakistan's state institutions and the militant networks operating within its borders. This event echoes previous instances where senior military and bureaucratic officials attended the funerals of militants, suggesting an ongoing pattern of support for such groups.
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The attendance of senior terror operatives at Burhan's funeral highlights ongoing concerns about Pakistan's support for militant groups, which could affect regional security dynamics.
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