Burhan Wani is an Indian militant. He was a commander of the Kashmiri militant group Mujahideen and was attacked by Indian security forces in 2016.
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Burhan Wani was born on September 19, 1994 in Dadasara, Tral, Jammu and Kashmir. He was 22 years old. His zodiac sign is Virgo. Burhan went to school in Tral area of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. He was an outstanding student and was among the top students throughout his school life. He loved playing cricket and played it very well. Many consider him to be a budding cricketer from Jammu and Kashmir.
Burhan was fascinated by the Indian Army. He loved the camouflage uniform of the Army and aspired to join the Indian Army one day. According to reports, one day in 2010, he was stopped by the police while traveling with his brother. They asked his brother to bring them cigarettes and when his brother returned, the police began beating them. Burhan managed to escape, but police beat Khalid until he could no longer stand. Upon seeing this, Burhan decided to take up arms against the Indian army and fight against this injustice.
Burhan Wani, 15
According to sources, after the incident, Burhan began to notice that he was not the only one facing such problems. He interacted with many people and discovered that his friends and acquaintances were going through the same experiences as he and his brother. At the age of 15, he dropped out of school and left home to join the fighting. His mother said in an interview——
Burhan is a very stubborn boy who will do whatever it takes to get what he wants.”
Burhan joined the Kashmiri militant group Mujahideen. He trained with them and quickly became an important part of the team. Burhan, who is very tech-savvy, used social media platforms to inform employees of Johnson & Johnson about wrongdoings by the Indian Army.
Burhan is famous for Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter. His video went viral, and many young boys at Johnson & Johnson agreed with his statement. Burhan has never been shy about facing the camera. While other militants usually hide their faces from cameras, Burhan used to release his videos publicly. He wanted people to see what was happening to him. He wanted people to know he was one of their own and that they could trust him. He was soon appointed commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen.
Burhan Wani and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen members
On April 13, 2015, his brother Khalid went to meet Burhan with three of his friends. They met in the middle of the forest and were suddenly ambushed by the Indian army. Burhan escaped, but Khalid was killed in the attack. The Indian Army said Khalid was a militant sympathizer who took his friends with him to join Hizbul Islam. Later, J&K police arrested Khalid’s friend but did not confirm whether his friend had joined the militants.
In 2015, the Indian government announced a reward of 1 Indian rupee for any information that could help find Burhan. Burhan regularly uploads photos on social media holding guns and posing with his militant friends. He released a video calling on Kashmiri youth to join the militants and successfully recruited more than 30 boys from south Kashmir through the video. Militants frequently attack Amarnath pilgrims.
Burhan posted many videos threatening the Indian Army. He said the men in uniform (Indian Army) were being unjust and the militants would take revenge for all their wrongdoings. When discussions came up about providing a separate colony for Kashmiri Pandits, Burhan objected. He said they could come back and live in their own land, but a separate colony was unacceptable; he did not want a situation like Israel’s in Kashmir. Militants have attacked Indian troops on several occasions, but none can be traced back to Burhan. Burhan reportedly often planned these attacks.
appearance
Height: 5′9″ (approximately)
Eye color: black
Hair color: black
Family, wife and caste
Burhan belongs to an upper-caste Kashmiri family. His father, Muzaffar Ahmad Wani, was a mathematics teacher and the principal of a high school. His mother, Maimona Muzaffar, is a science graduate student who teaches Quran in her village. His elder brother Khalid Muzaffar Wani was attacked by Indian troops. His younger brother Naveed Alam Wani is a student. His sister Iram Muzaffar Wani is a student. Burhan Wani is unmarried. However, he reportedly had many affairs.
Burhan Wani’s father Muzaffar Ahmad Wani
Burhan Wani’s brother Khalid Muzaffar Wani
Burhan Wani’s younger brother Naveed Alam Wani
die
On July 7, 2016, Burhan Wani along with 2 other militants arrived at Bumdoora village in Kokernag, J&K district. They went there to get some weapons. The J&K Police received a tip-off that Sartaj Ahmad Sheikh and Pervaiz Ahmad Lashkari were in Bumdoora, so they launched a joint operation with the 19 Rashtriya Rifles to arrest them. Later, police said they were unaware Burhan Wani was also present. They started the search operation on July 7 and ended on July 8, 2016. Security forces also faced resistance from local villagers during the search operation. The villagers started throwing stones at them.
Burhan Wani’s body brought to his house
As the security forces conducted a search operation, the militants opened fire on them. Troops found them and they retaliated against the militants’ attack. They opened fire at 4:30 p.m. and the operation continued until 6:15 p.m., when all three were eventually encountered. Later, Jammu and Kashmir Police Commissioner Rajendra briefed the media about the encounter. He also confirmed that Burhan Wani was also killed in the encounter. He said if they knew Burhan was there, they would have tried to arrest him.
Burhan Wani’s father Muzaffar Ahmad Wani clicked pictures of his dead son before performing the last rites
consequence response
Shortly after Burhan Wani’s death, several villagers clashed with security forces. As the news of his death spread across Kashmir, people mourned his death and started attacking army camps, police posts and Central Reserve Police Force camps. Violence broke out across Kashmir. People couldn’t believe they met him. People across Kashmir prayed for Burhan. Thousands of people followed him and gathered around his house as his body was brought home. It was reported to be one of the largest gatherings ever, with more than two dozen Laks arriving.
People pray for Burhan Wani
Burhan Wani’s body was wrapped in the Pakistani flag and he was buried in Tral next to his brother Khalid. Militants also attended his funeral. The militants gave Burhan a three-shot salute, which involves firing three shots into the air; this means the dead have been removed and fighting can now resume. Kashmiri separatist leaders demand closure of Kashmir. They kept extending the closure for over 6 months before finally canceling it in February 2017. Police stations and military barracks were frequently attacked by mobs.
Burhan Wani’s body
Several Kashmiri Pandits had to flee Kashmir overnight as mobs attacked several transit camps. The attack killed 90 people, injured 15,000, and injured more than 4,000 military personnel. Security forces have reportedly been forced to use assault rifles against rioters amid growing violence. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif expressed shock at Burhan Wani’s treatment and called him a martyr. India’s foreign ministry criticized his remarks and responded by saying Pakistan should glorify terrorists.
fact
- On July 1, 2015, Burhan uploaded a photo with nine other militants. All the militants in the photo, except one, were attacked by Indian armed forces.
Burhan Wani and other militants
- After Burhan’s death, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Indian media, saying it should no longer portray Burhan as a slain hero.
- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said about Burhan Wani in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly-
A young leader who became a symbol of the recent Kashmir uprising”
- In December 2016, the J&K government provided an ex-gratia compensation of INR 4 lacs to Burhan’s family for what happened to Burhan’s brother Khalid. This drew criticism from many opposition parties. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also criticized the J&K government; despite being their ally.
- In July 2017, Pakistan’s “Pakistani Today” published an article with the title “History Repeats Itself”, praising Burhan Wani’s death as equivalent to the death of Che Guevara.
- On August 14, 2017 (Pakistan Independence Day), Pakistan Railways operated a special train named “Azadi Train”. The train was loaded with all the national heroes of Pakistan, Burhan Wani being one of them.
Burhan Wani appears on Pakistan Railways’ Azadi train
- His death anniversary is celebrated every year on July 8 in Kashmir. During this period, Amarnath Yatra will be stopped for 3-4 days; due to safety reasons.
- Burhan Wani was succeeded by Sabzar Bhat. He is the new commander of Hizbul Mujahideen. However, a year later, Sabzal was attacked by Indian security forces.
Sabzar Bhat and Burhan Wani
- On September 21, 2018, Pakistan issued a stamp in memory of Burhan Wani. The stamp calls him a “liberty icon.”
Pakistan issues Burhan Wani stamps
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