"Pulwama victims have received justice": ATVK chief Tasleema Akhter on killing of Hamza Burhan in PoK
Srinagar, May 23
Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir Chairperson Tasleema Akhter on Saturday said the reported killing of alleged Pulwama terror attack mastermind and Al-Badr commander Hamza Burhan in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir had brought relief to families affected by terrorism and helped curb radicalisation.
Speaking on the reported killing of Al-Badr commander Hamza Burhan by unknown gunmen in PoK, Akhter informed that Hamza Burhan was killed in PoK on Thursday and said that the development had exposed his identity as a militant commander and not a civilian.
Arjumand Gulzar Dar, also known as Hamzah Burhan, was the principal and managing director of a private school operating from a rented building along Muzaffarabad's Western Bypass, where he was attacked on Thursday, as reported by The Dawn.
"The entire world has come to know that Al-Badr Commander Hamza Burhan was killed in PoK yesterday. Several people in Kashmir are now safe from radicalisation. I think Pulwama victims have received justice," she told ANI.
Akhter alleged that Pakistan functioned as a "terror industry" and said terrorism only spread violence, fear and destruction across the world.
"Pakistan is a terror industry. The entire world has come to know that Hamza Burhan was not a civilian but an Al-Badr Commander. The entire world has come to know that terrorism brings destruction to the entire world. It is a gun which only has terror, fear and bloodshed," she said.
Expressing relief over the development, Akhter further said the families of Pulwama attack victims must have found some closure. "We want to keep our people away from this. I think the victim's families must have breathed a sigh of relief now," Akhter added.
Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks on February 14, 2019, when 40 CRPF personnel were killed after their convoy was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway.
The convoy comprised 78 buses carrying around 2,500 personnel travelling from Jammu to Srinagar at the time of the attack.
Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that it was carried out by a suicide bomber, according to a local news agency.
In response, India launched counter-terror operations, including airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan, marking a major escalation in tensions between the two countries.
The Pulwama terror attack not only triggered heightened tensions between India and Pakistan but also led to global discussions about cross-border terrorism and security in Jammu and Kashmir. It is marked as the 'Black Day' to remember the 40 brave CRPF soldiers who laid down their lives in the attack.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I understand the sentiment, I’m skeptical about the credibility of reports. The same media that called him a ‘principal’ is now calling him a ‘commander’. How do we separate facts from propaganda? Let’s demand evidence, not just headlines.
One less terrorist is always good news. But the problem is systemic—Pakistan’s ISI keeps breeding these monsters. We need strong diplomatic and military pressure, not just celebrate isolated incidents. Pulwama will never be forgotten! 😤
Tasleema Akhter has been a brave voice for terror victims in Kashmir. This news brings some closure, but the pain of losing 40 CRPF soldiers can never fully heal. Hope this sends a strong message to other handlers in PoK.
I appreciate the relief expressed, but let’s be cautious. Celebrating extrajudicial killings sets a dangerous precedent. If we want to fight terrorism with moral authority, we must ensure due process. Just a thought from an outsider looking in.
Finally some accountability! But how many more Hamza Burhans are hiding in PoK? The international community must stop double standards and call out Pakistan’s terror export. Our soldiers’ sacrifice deserves global justice! 🙏✨
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