Mystery death toll: 16 terrorists in 11 months in Pakistan

Reports circulate about Dawood Ibrahim being poisoned and critically ill. With previous terrorist deaths in Pakistan, this can't be ignored. Sixteen terrorists reportedly met their end this year.
Rumor spreads of Dawood Ibrahim poisoning

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Pakistan's terrorists seem to have reached their end days. One by one, faceless operatives are systematically eliminating them within the country. As per a report by The Sunday Guardian, in the past two years alone, at least 18 terrorists have been neutralized within Pakistan. This year alone, 16 terrorists have met their end since February. Most of these individuals were linked to notorious groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen, infamous for their relentless attacks on India.

In recent times, unidentified gunmen have executed such killings across Karachi, Sialkot, Neelum Valley in POK, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Rawalakot, Rawalpindi, and Lahore. In most instances, the assailants approach on bikes, swiftly target their victims at close range, and vanish within a span of 10 seconds. The Pakistani authorities are confounded by these quick and precise eliminations, as their list of assassinated terrorists continues to grow.

These 16 terrorists met their fate in the past 11 months...

1. Adnan Ahmed alias Hanjla Ahmed - Lashkar-e-Taiba, Karachi

2. Khwaja Shahid - Lashkar-e-Taiba, Neelum Valley, POK

3. Akram Ghazi - Lashkar-e-Taiba, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

4. Rahimullah Tariq - Jaish-e-Mohammed, Karachi

5. Dawood Malik - Lieutenant of Masood Azhar, North Waziristan

6. Shahid Latif - Jaish-e-Mohammed, Sialkot

7. Maulana Rehman - Lashkar-e-Taiba, Karachi

8. Mufti Kaiser - Lashkar-e-Taiba, Karachi

9. Muhammad Riaz alias Abu Qasim, Rawalakot, POK

10. Sardar Hussain Arain, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Karachi

11. Paramjit Singh Panjwar - Khalistan Commando Force, Lahore

12. Khalid Bashir - Lashkar-e-Taiba, Lahore

13. Syed Noor Shalobar - Lashkar and Jaish, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

14. Bashir Ahmed Peer - Hizbul Mujahideen, Rawalpindi

15. Syed Khalid Raja - Al Badr, Karachi

16. Eijaz Ahmad Ahangar - ISI, Afghanistan

Speculation about Dawood being 'poisoned'...

The string of attacks targeting terrorists in Pakistan has fueled the rumors about Dawood Ibrahim being poisoned. The key question is when, or if, this news will be officially confirmed. Although reports have been circulating for over 20 hours from both India and Pakistan, hinting that Dawood Ibrahim has been poisoned by certain 'anonymous' individuals leading to his hospitalization. However, for now, this news seems as elusive as Dawood himself since he fled India in 1993.

Neither Pakistani nor Indian agencies have affirmed such news, though sources assert that Dawood Ibrahim is indeed admitted to a Karachi hospital, not due to poisoning but an illness. Confirmation from Pakistan seems unlikely, as they have never officially acknowledged housing Dawood Ibrahim, whose alleged presence they continue to deny.

A Mumbai activist makes a claim...

The buzz around Dawood being poisoned first arose when Mumbai activist Neeraj Gunde shared insights on his social media handle, tagging key figures like PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and others, urging verification of these reports. Gunde mentioned tweets regarding Dawood Ibrahim's unconscious condition following being poisoned, and cited a source confirming Dawood's critical state, necessitating hospitalization.

Neeraj Gunde's post prompted significant stir due to its mention of high-profile individuals, including PM Modi. Subsequently, Mumbai police initiated verification, while prior to confirmation, Pakistani journalist Arzoo Kazmi's YouTube video caused a sensation. In it, she speculated, based on unnamed sources, about potential poisoning of Dawood Ibrahim. She suggested Pakistan's internet shutdown might indicate something suspicious, and she would upload the video through VPN due to restrictions.

crime scene depiction

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Backing from Pakistani journalist Arzoo Kazmi...

Arzoo Kazmi claimed social media platforms, including YouTube and Google, are inaccessible in Pakistan, hinting at concealed activities. She planned to upload her video using VPN, enhancing the belief in her claims. She affirmed that the systematic elimination of terrorists corroborates these rumors. The significant development, if true, marks the first disappearance of a major criminal, as previously only minor operatives were targeted.

Meanwhile, Dawood Ibrahim's close aide and D-Company's Chhota Shakeel denied poisoning allegations, claiming Dawood is fine. Speaking with Aaj Tak, Shakeel dismissed the reports as false. However, amid speculation, the vital question looms: is such poisoning plausible? Given Dawood's stay in Pakistan, he has been safeguarded by ISI and the Pakistani military over the years. Yet, Pakistan consistently denies concealing Dawood Ibrahim within its borders.

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