How Mufti Shah Mir Was Shot Dead by Unknown Gunmen in Balochistan

New Delhi: A Muslim scholar and Mufti Shah Mir, who helped Pakistan spy agency ISI in kidnapping former Indian Navy Officer Kulbhushan Jadhav from Iran, was shot dead by an unknown gunmen in Balochistan's second-largest city, Turbat.

Mufti Shah Mir had stepped out of the mosque in Turbat after offering prayers when armed unknown assailants opened fire on him, according to preliminary reports.

He suffered severe injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds.

Who was Mufti Shah Mir?

Mufti Shah Mir, a Muslim scholar and a terrorist, was reportedly involved in close contacts with Pakistan's Islamic fundamentalist political party JIU. His connections with extremist factions were deeply entrenched, leading to his active role in various illicit activities.

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As a close aide to Pakistan’s ISI, Mir was deeply involved in drug and arms trafficking. He frequently visited terror camps in Pakistan, where he was involved in aiding the infiltration of terrorists into India. His activities were central to the spread of militancy across the region.

Mir’s role also extended to Afghanistan, where he was involved in gathering intelligence for the Pakistani military. 

His primary focus was on insurgent groups in regions illegally occupied by Pakistan, particularly monitoring their plans for independence movements.

Kulbhushan Jadhav abduction by Pakistan's ISI

Pakistan claims that former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav was arrested on March 3, 2016, in Balochistan. According to Pakistan, he was detained for his involvement in espionage and sabotage activities against the country.

On the other hand, India maintains that Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran, where he was running a business in the port city of Chabahar after taking premature retirement from the Navy. 

India denies any involvement in the activities he is accused of.

Kulbhushan Jadhav, an Indian national, is currently on death row in Pakistan. He is accused of conducting espionage and sabotage against Pakistan on behalf of India’s intelligence agency, a claim that India strongly denies.