Following the widespread protests by people over the death of Wani, Pakistan’s Foreign Office had referred to Wani as a “Kashmiri leader” and described his death as an “extrajudicial killing”. Hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani revealed before a crowd outside his home on Tuesday that Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani spoke to him days before he was shot dead, saying the militant vowed to attain “freedom for Kashmir”. Saeed, known for his anti-India comments and activities, said at a rally: “Few days before his death, Wani told me it was my desire to speak to you. The 86-year-old Geelani said Wani rang him up and spoke briefly, but was very happy because “it was his long desire” to speak to the Hurriyat veteran. Geelani said Wani was a “very intelligent and matured Mujahid commander”.

Source: Hindustan Times July 26, 2016 17:36 UTC