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7 days ago
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Pakistan Link In Pahalgam Confirmed: Funeral Of Attacker Neutralized In Op Mahadev Held In Pok
The Janaza-Ghaib (funeral in absentia) of Tahir Habib, one of the Pahalgam terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev, was held in his village in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. This marks a second confirmation of Pakistan's involvement in the April 22 attack that killed 26 civilians. Videos on Telegram show villagers in Khai Gala, Rawalkote, offering final prayers for Tahir, a former Pakistan Army soldier and Lashkar-e-Taiba operative. Tensions flared when local LeT commander Rizwan Hanif attempted to attend the funeral against the family's wishes. A confrontation ensued after LeT members were explicitly barred by Tahir's family from participating.#pahalgamattack #pakistanterror #operationsindoor #operationmahadev #tahirhabib #lashkaretayeba #pok #kashmirterrorism #terrorism #indiapakistan #toi #toibharat Read More
News18
7 days ago
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Pahalgam Attacker's Symbolic Funeral In PoK Confirms Pakistan's Link To Attack: Report
Last Updated: The event further confirmed Islamabad's hand in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir. The symbolic funeral (Janaza-Ghaib) for Tahir Habib (Jibran), one of the Pahalgam terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir, was recently held in his native village of Khai Gala in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), reported The Times of India. The event further confirmed Islamabad's hand in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir. Footage posted on Telegram shows villagers, including elderly locals, gathering for final prayers in memory of Habib, a former Pakistani soldier and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative. Tahir, designated as a Category 'A' terrorist, had been a key target for Indian security agencies due to his role in cross-border militancy. His death, along with two others in Srinagar last week in Operation Mahadev, marked a significant success for Indian forces. However, the ceremony took an unexpected turn when local Lashkar commander Rizwan Hanif attempted to attend. According to eyewitnesses, the family rejected the presence of LeT operatives, but Hanif persisted, resulting in a tense exchange. 'Lashkar operatives threatened mourners with a gun, sparking outrage among villagers. The residents of Khai Gala, who have long been wary of radicalisation, are now planning a public boycott to oppose terror recruitment," a source familiar with the incident said. The tensions surrounding Habib's funeral reflect not just local resentment against terror groups, but also the broader reach of India's retaliatory operations like Operation Sindoor, aimed at dismantling cross-border terror networks in the aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre. Under 'Operation Mahadev,' Indian forces on July 28 neutralised three Pakistani terrorists in the Lidwas forest near Harwan, on the outskirts of Srinagar. According to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the three were behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Shah identified one of the slain terrorists as Suleiman, the key planner of the attack. The others were named Afghan and Jibran (Tahir Habib) — all senior operatives of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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03-08-2025
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Janaza-Ghaib: Symbolic funeral of Pahalgam attacker in POK confirms Pakistan's role in attack, says report
The funeral in absentia of Tahir Habib, an ex-Pak Army soldier and Lashkar terrorist killed in Op Mahadev, was held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, offering fresh proof of Islamabad's role in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. read more Indian security officers inspect the site in Pahalgam where militants indiscriminately opened fired at tourists at Pahalgam. AP File The funeral in absentia (Janaza-Ghaib) of Tahir Habib, a former Pakistan Army soldier and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative killed during Operation Mahadev in Jammu & Kashmir, was recently held in his native village of Khai Gala in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), The Times of India reported. The event further reinforces evidence of Islamabad's involvement in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 civilians dead. Visuals shared on Telegram show elderly residents of Khai Gala offering prayers for Tahir, who was one of the key operatives behind the Pahalgam massacre. The funeral adds to mounting proof that the attack was executed by terrorists from across the border, with clear interstate and cross-border links. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The gathering turned tense when local LeT commander Rizwan Hanif attempted to join the funeral, despite explicit objections from Tahir's family. A heated confrontation followed, highlighting growing friction even within militant circles. Tahir, classified as a Category 'A' terrorist, had long been on the radar of Indian security agencies for his involvement in cross-border militancy. His killing, along with two others in Srinagar last week, marked a major breakthrough for Indian forces. According to a local source, Lashkar operatives even threatened mourners at gunpoint, triggering outrage in the village. 'People here have long been uneasy about radicalisation. After this incident, Khai Gala residents are planning a public boycott against terror recruitment,' the source said. This incident not only reaffirms Pakistan's direct hand in the Pahalgam attack, but also reflects a growing resistance in POK against Pakistan's terror machinery. It also signals the far-reaching impact of Operation Sindoor, India's counter-offensive launched in response to the April 22 strike. On April 22, Pakistan-backed and trained terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, a popular destination in Jammu and Kashmir, killing 26 civilians in one of the deadliest attacks in the Valley in recent years. Pakistan has long been accused of using terror as an instrument of state policy. Groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, backed by Islamabad, have repeatedly targeted civilians in Kashmir and beyond. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PoK funeral for Pahalgam attacker Tahir Habib exposes Pakistan's role in April terror strike
The funeral in absentia of Tahir Habib, one of the terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev, has triggered tensions in his native village of Khai Gala in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Habib's family barred Lashkar-e-Taiba members from attending, but a confrontation broke out when a local LeT commander tried to force his way in. This incident has highlighted a growing shift among residents in PoK, many of whom now appear unwilling to tolerate the presence or influence of armed militant groups in their communities. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Lashkar Commander tries to force entry Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Fallout signals shift in public mood Tahir Habib: The man known as 'Afghani' The Janaza-Ghaib , or funeral in absentia, of Tahir Habib was held recently in Khai Gala , a village in Rawalkote, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Tahir was one of three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev , conducted last week by Indian security forces in Srinagar, as reported by TOI's Raj Shekhar Jha. He had been a category 'A' wanted militant linked to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians were ceremony, which drew elderly villagers and relatives, was quiet at first. But that calm didn't to locals and visuals shared on Telegram, the funeral took a sharp turn when Rizwan Hanif, a local Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, arrived uninvited. Tahir's family had made it clear they did not want any LeT members at the funeral. Hanif tried to defy that request, and a confrontation broke out.A source present at the scene told TOI, "Lashkar operatives threatened mourners with a gun, sparking outrage among villagers. The residents of Khai Gala, who have long been wary of radicalisation, are now planning a public boycott to oppose terror recruitment."Villagers reportedly pushed back, forcing Hanif to leave. That rare open defiance sent a clear public rejection of LeT presence, during the funeral of one of their own, suggests something deeper is changing in the told to TOI, a source following the developments added, "A Lashkar commander facing public backlash and being forced to flee is a testament to the changing dynamics in the region."The backlash comes amid the wider consequences of Operation Sindoor, India's counter-operation launched after the Pahalgam massacre . While military in nature, its impact now appears to be resonating socially, even across the Habib's path into militancy followed a familiar arc seen in the region. He began with involvement in the Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) and the Student Liberation Front (SLF), both ideological stepping stones for radicalised youth. Later, he joined the Pakistan Army before becoming an operative for the intelligence records, he was often referred to by the alias 'Afghani', a nod to his belonged to the Sadozai Pathan community , a group that migrated from Afghanistan in the 18th century and played a prominent role in the Poonch Rebellion. His community's history is steeped in resistance, though now the nature of that resistance seems to be fallout from this funeral may seem like a small village dispute. But it cuts to the core of a larger shift underway in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. For years, militant groups have operated with impunity. Now, even in strongholds like Khai Gala, they are beginning to face public villagers' message was simple. Fear alone no longer guarantees silence.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam attacker's funeral in POK confirms Pak hand in strike
Site in Pahalgam where militants opened fire on tourists. (File photo) NEW DELHI: The 'Janaza-Ghaib (funeral in absentia)' of Tahir Habib, one of the Pahalgam terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev in J&K, has been performed in his village in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir - a second confirmation that Pakistan was involved in the April 22 incident in which 26 civilians were killed. Videos and pictures posted on Telegram channels show the elderly of Khai Gala in Rawalkote gathering for the final prayers for the former Pakistan Army soldier and Lashkar-e-Taiba operative. But the funeral took an unexpected turn when local LeT commander Rizwan Hanif tried to be part of it. Tahir's family explicitly barred LeT members from attending the funeral but Hanif insisted, leading to a confrontation. Tahir's association with LeT and his role in the Pahalgam attack had made him a wanted category 'A' terrorist. His killing during Operation Mahadev in Srinagar last week along with two others was a major breakthrough for Indian security forces. During the funeral, a source said, "Lashkar operatives threatened mourners with a gun, sparking outrage among villagers. The residents of Khai Gala, who have long been wary of radicalisation, are now planning a public boycott to oppose terror recruitment." This development is significant as it not only highlights the growing resistance among POK residents against Pakistan's state-sponsored terror machine but also confirms that the impact of Operation Sindoor - conducted as a response to the Pahalgam attack - is being felt across the border. "A Lashkar commander facing public backlash and being forced to flee is a testament to the changing dynamics in the region," the source added. Tahir's past includes his association with the Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) and the Student Liberation Front (SLF) before joining the Pakistan army. The Sadozai Pathan community, to which Tahir belonged, has a rich history of resistance, having migrated from Afghanistan in the 18th century and playing a key role in the Poonch Rebellion. This also led to Tahir getting the alias of 'Afghani' with which he was known in intelligence records.
