The funeral of Habib Tahir, one of the terrorists behind the deadly Pahalgam attack, exposes the deep ties between Pakistan-based terror groups and cross-border militancy in Jammu & Kashmir.
Funeral of Pahalgam Attacker Held in PoK, Sparks Outrage
The funeral of Habib Tahir, one of the terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack, was held on July 30 in Kuiyaan village, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). Visuals circulating online show dozens of locals gathering for his final rites—an event that further highlights Pakistan’s active support of cross-border terrorism.
Terror Link Confirmed: Lashkar-e-Taiba & The Resistance Front
- Habib Tahir was reportedly recruited and trained by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
- The Resistance Front (TRF), an LeT proxy group recently blacklisted by the U.S. as a terrorist organisation, had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam strike.
- Tahir was killed during an encounter in Srinagar’s Harwan area on July 28, under Operation Mahadev.
Armed LeT Presence at Funeral Sparks Clash
The funeral, instead of being a quiet affair, turned tense when LeT commander Rizwan Hanif arrived with armed men, despite the family’s refusal to involve terror groups.
Eyewitnesses reported that Hanif’s nephew threatened mourners with a gun, leading to chaos.
The group was eventually forced to retreat due to public resistance—a rare but notable pushback from within PoK.
Pakistan’s Shifting Narrative Under Scrutiny
- In May, India revealed that senior Pakistani Army officials attended funerals of LeT terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the murder of 26 tourists in Pahalgam.
- One such funeral in Muridke, LeT’s stronghold in Punjab province, was reportedly led by Abdul Rauf, a U.S.-designated global terrorist.
- Despite Pakistan’s claims that LeT has been dismantled, these funerals, gatherings, and armed appearances contradict their official stance.
Official Denials vs Ground Reality
Pakistan recently claimed the LeT is a “defunct” organisation, denying its link to the Pahalgam attack. However:
- Evidence of ongoing recruitment and activity undermines this claim.
- India continues to point toward Muridke, dubbed Pakistan’s “terror nursery,” as a key training base for terrorists like Tahir.
No Visuals Shared Due to Security Protocols
Though several photos and videos of Tahir’s funeral and the armed confrontation have surfaced online, they are not being included here due to editorial and security considerations.
⚠️ This article is based on reports from credible sources, public visuals, and official statements available in the public domain. The Radical does not intend to promote misinformation or fuel misunderstandings. All efforts have been made to report the situation factually and sensitively.
