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PDP Leader Sparks Outrage After Calling Militant Commander Burhan Wani a Martyr
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News18•09-10-2026, 10:43
PDP Leader Sparks Outrage After Calling Militant Commander Burhan Wani a Martyr
- •A fresh political controversy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following remarks by PDP leader Abdul Kabir.
- •Abdul Kabir reportedly described slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani as a martyr.
- •The controversial statement triggered strong outrage and renewed debate over the party's stance on militancy.
- •Burhan Wani was a highly polarizing figure in the region who was killed in security operations in 2016.
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Abdul Kabir sparked political outrage and controversy by reportedly describing slain militant commander Burhan Wani as a martyr.
Burhan Wani, who served as a Hizbul Mujahideen commander and became a highly polarizing figure in Kashmir, was killed in 2016.
The remarks have renewed intense debate over the Peoples Democratic Party's stance regarding militancy, terrorism, and the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
