Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi's cousin was a Terrorist, This is how Indian Army Killed Him in Jammu and Kashmir

India is still recovering from a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, sending shockwaves across the nation.

The brutal assault, which Indian authorities have linked to Pakistan-based terror networks, has reignited the spotlight on cross-border militancy and Islamabad's continued connivance in sheltering extremist elements.

Amid national mourning and condemnation, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi stirred fresh outrage by questioning India's attribution of the attack to Pakistan. Without waiting for investigative findings, Afridi accused India of "jumping to conclusions" and using the tragedy for political mileage.

He also took a dig at the Indian security forces and attacked the BSF in a derogatory manner. But if we look a bit inside Afridi's history, we would easily understand why the former Pakistan all-rounder is bad-mouthing India.

Afridi's Cousin was a Militant

Afridi's family background further taints his credibility. His cousin, Saquib Afridi, was a known commander of the terror outfit Harkat-ul-Ansar.

Beyond blood ties to terrorism, Shahid Afridi himself maintains close relationships with top figures in Pakistan's military and intelligence ecosystem. His daughter Ansha Afridi's wedding to Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in February 2023 was not merely a cricketing affair-it was attended by prominent figures including ex-ISI mouthpiece and former DG ISPR Asim Saleem Bajwa.

How was Afridi's Terrorist Cousin Killed by India?

Afridi's causing Saquib was active in Jammu and Kashmir for nearly two years before he was gunned down by Indian security forces in Anantnag in 2003. Saquib, as per reports, hailed from Peshawar and was active around Anantnag. The alleged terrorist often used to flaunt his close connections with the Pakistan player.

There were documents recovered from his body during the operation that confirmed his identity and terror links. The Indian Army's swift action eliminated yet another key threat operating under Pakistan's proxy war strategy in the Valley.

Calls are now growing louder within India for action against Afridi's public platforms, including a ban on his YouTube channel, which some allege is being used to whitewash terror and peddle state-sponsored disinformation.

India has already banned many Pakistani channels and have also taken action against Pakistani shows. The ongoing Pakistan Super League has been banned in India, with streaming entities, broadcasters shunning the tournament in the country after the cowardly terror attack.