The killing of Hamza Burhan alias “Doctor” in Muzaffarabad is more than just another terrorist’s death across the border. It is a grim reminder of a harsh and uncomfortable reality that has haunted Kashmir for decades — the systematic exploitation of Kashmiri youth by Pakistan’s terror machinery. Behind slogans propaganda and emotional narratives lies a darker truth. Many young Kashmiris who are pushed toward terrorism ultimately become disposable assets in a larger proxy con