In Death, Burhan Wani Will be More Dangerous, Says Omar Abdullah

Burhan Wani, known to recruit youth through social media, will inspire Kashmir’s disaffected, says Omar Abdullah.

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that Kashmir’s “disaffected” have got a “new icon” in Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

Close to 20,000 people assembled in Tral, the deceased militant’s hometown in Pulwama district to attend the funeral prayers.

Wani, the 21-year-old poster boy of militancy, was shot dead yesterday by security forces along with two of his accomplices in Kokernag area, 83 kms from Srinagar.

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