Rawalakot: Funeral Prayers Offered for Shaheed Shahzaib Habib Amid Large Public Gathering

Date:

Thousands Attend Funeral in a Show of Solidarity as Calls for Transparency Continue

RAWALAKOT, Azad Kashmir (The Azadi Times) — Funeral prayers for Shaheed Shahzaib Habib were offered in Rawalakot on Sunday, drawing a large gathering of mourners from across the region.

According to local sources, thousands of people, including community members, youth activists, social workers, and residents from different parts of Azad Kashmir, attended the funeral to pay their final respects. The atmosphere remained solemn as participants expressed grief over the loss and solidarity with the bereaved family.

Following the funeral prayers, Shahzaib Habib was laid to rest in his native area. Attendees described the gathering as a reflection of public concern and unity, with many emphasizing the importance of accountability and transparency regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Azadi Times – Inline Article Block
Support Independent Journalism

Help us expose the truth

The Azadi Times is funded by readers like you. No corporate sponsors. No government influence. Just fearless reporting.

2,400+ supporters
Support $5/mo

Community members and civil society representatives present at the funeral reiterated calls for an impartial and transparent investigation. They stressed that all facts related to the incident should be established through an independent process and made available to the public.

The Azadi Times will continue to follow developments and update this story as further verified information and official statements become available.

Reporting Note: Information in this report is based on accounts from local sources and attendees. Further details will be added as they are independently verified

The Azadi Times
The Azadi Timeshttps://azaditimes.com
The Azadi Times is an independent Kashmir-based digital news platform covering politics, human rights, culture, tourism, and current affairs from across Jammu & Kashmir. The platform focuses on fact-based journalism, local voices, and in-depth reporting on regional and global issues affecting Kashmir.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

EDITOR'S NOTEAzadi Times – Compact Patron Block
Editor's Note

The Truth They Hide

Do you want to know the truth that state-controlled media won't show you? Across the ceasefire line, millions of Kashmiri voices are being silenced. The Azadi Times brings those voices to you — powered by 2,400+ patrons who refuse to look away.

No Paywalls
Reader Funded
Award Winning
Join our Community From $5/month • Cancel anytime
Secure Payment
256-bit Encrypted

Related articles

42 Lives Lost: Families Across Pakistan-administered Kashmir Mourn Victims as JKJAAC Protest Movement Enters Its Deadliest Phase

From Rawalakot to Kotli, Mirpur and Bagh, months of demonstrations have left dozens dead, deepening the political and...

8 More Killed in Poonch Division as Clashes Escalate; Several Injured, Three Critical, Situation Remains Tense

8 More Killed in Poonch Division as Clashes Escalate; Several Injured, Three Critical, Situation Remains Tense RAWALAKOT / BALOCH...

JAAC Leader Alleges Excessive Force, Civilian Killings During Kotteri Operation in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Muzaffarabad | July 10, 2026 — A senior leader of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has accused...

Joint Public Action Committee Announces July 15 Long March Towards Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad | July 9, 2026: The Joint Public Action Committee (JPAC) has announced that it will begin a...