Videos circulating on social media allegedly show several leaders and members associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba and its linked political organisation, Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), attending the funeral. The gathering reportedly brought together political personalities, alleged leaders of militant organisations, and figures from the sporting community.
Social media users have also claimed that PMML leader Inam-ur-Rehman was seen alongside Saifullah Kasuri, who has been described in the posts as the alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam attack. The videos have reignited allegations regarding links between Pakistan's political establishment, military, and militant groups, claims that have long been made by India.
Multiple videos from the funeral ceremony have gone viral on social media, showing Shoaib Akhtar alongside individuals who are alleged to be associated with organisations banned by the United Nations Security Council. The developments have once again drawn attention to India's longstanding accusation that Pakistan has supported and sheltered terrorist organisations.
The controversy has also placed Shoaib Akhtar under public scrutiny. However, it remains unclear whether the alleged leaders of the banned organisations were personally invited by the former cricketer or attended the funeral through other contacts. Following the circulation of the videos, questions have been raised over whether Akhtar has any association with individuals linked to organisations sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council.
According to reports, Shahid Akhtar's funeral prayers and burial ceremony were held at the H-8 Cemetery in Islamabad. The viral videos allegedly show Pakistan Markazi Muslim League President Inam-ur-Rehman along with several other individuals described in the reports as suspicious persons. The incident has further intensified debate over the presence of controversial figures at a public funeral and the wider implications of the allegations surrounding the event.
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