NEW DELHI: Hamza Burhan, one of the alleged masterminds behind the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, was reportedly killed by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). According to sources, Burhan was shot multiple times and killed by unknown assailants in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
Background of Hamza Burhan
Burhan was designated a terrorist by the Indian government in 2022. In an official notification, the government stated: “Arjumand Gulzar Dar alias Hamza Burhan alias Doctor, aged 23 years, is a resident of Kharbatpora, Ratnipora, Pulwama, and one of the associate members of Al Badr, a terrorist outfit designated under the UAPA.”
The 2019 Pulwama Attack
The Pulwama terror attack occurred in 2019 when Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist Adeel Ahmed Dar rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a convoy of security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar highway at Lethpora in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. The bombing claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.
Implications of the Killing
The killing of Hamza Burhan marks a significant development in the ongoing efforts to bring justice for the victims of the Pulwama attack. While the identity of the gunmen remains unknown, this incident underscores the volatile security situation in the region and the persistent threat posed by terrorist networks.
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