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Pakistan's Terrorist Funeral Sparks Outrage in India

5/12/2025

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Pakistan is trying to portray Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a US-designated terrorist, as just a "common family man." His high-profile funeral, attended by military officials, ignited fury in India, underscoring Pakistan's ongoing support for terrorism. Rauf, tied to notorious groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, has long been involved in orchestrating terror operations and fundraising efforts.

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Pakistan is trying to portray Hafiz Abdur Rauf, a US-designated terrorist, as just a "common family man." His high-profile funeral, attended by military officials, ignited fury in India, underscoring Pakistan's ongoing support for terrorism. Rauf, tied to notorious groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, has long been involved in orchestrating terror operations and fundraising efforts.