Junaid Jamshed India's RAW agent? Facebook page faces backlash

The post has garnered thousands of comments and shares from shocked Facebook users.

Just days after the ill-fated PIA flight crashed into a mountainside in Pakistan, a Facebook page trolling a popular Pakistani newspaper is causing a lot of fury online. The 'fake news' page claiming to be 'The Express Tribune' posted on December 8:
"Inter Service Intelligence ISI clarify Junaid Jamshed was wearing a suicide belt in flight... He was a covert undercover agent working for India."

The post has garnered thousands of comments and shares from shocked Facebook users. While many fell for the prank, there were others who wanted to report the page for being disrespectful to the deceased.
"Kindly report this page guys. Someone else is operating this page. Report as violence. Each one of you," commented a Facebook user. There were a slew of other reactions.  

(Disclaimer: The post on their Facebook page does not reflect the views of Khaleej Times and Khaleej Times does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.)
Junaid Jamshed, a Pakistani pop star turned evangelical Muslim cleric, was on board the aircraft that crashed into a mountainside on Wednesday. His name appeared on a passenger manifest for Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) flight PK661, which crashed near the northern town of Havelian. His presence on board was confirmed by Sohail Ahmed, a PIA official in Chitral.
Jamshed rocketed to fame in Pakistan in the 1980s and 1990s as the singer for the Vital Signs rock group, and later launched a solo career, with a string of chart-topping albums and hits.
Jamshed retired from music in 2001 and announced that he was devoting his life to Islam, joining the conservative Tableeghi Jamaat religious organization.
According to his official Facebook page, Junaid Jamshed was in Chitral with friends.
 

 
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Also read: Pakistan plane PK-661 crashes, 47 on-board feared dead
Heartbroken celebs and fans took to Twitter to express their shock and disbelief.

Heart breaking. Prayers for all on board #PK661 - Hearing about Junaid Jamshed being among the passengers along with family.
- Saman Jafri??? ????? (@SsamanJay) December 7, 2016

My heart literally cries right now, I hope and pray today doesn't mark a dark day in the history of Pakistan. #PK661
- Saniya (@Saniyazing) December 7, 2016

Extremely sad for Pakistan this plane crash has broken many hearts rip Junaid Jamshed #pk661
- Ahmed (@AhmedDamn) December 7, 2016

Just got off a PIA flight and heard about #PK661 praying for the safe recovery of everyone ????
- Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) December 7, 2016

The voice of my youth, the voice of my generation....#JunaidJamshed you will be sorely missed. Prayers for all the departed on #pk661
- Huma A. Shah (@humaamirshah) December 7, 2016

Life is seriously so short and unpredictable, you never know what's coming next and what day will be your last.#PK661
- Anwar Maqsood (@AnwarMaqsood21) December 7, 2016

#PK661 Deeply saddened... Prayers for all... @JunaidJamshedPK the fondest memory of childhood. Sad to lose you...
- Gharidah Farooqi (@GFarooqi) December 7, 2016

2016 continues to show no mercy. Pakistani pop pioneer #JunaidJamshed dies in #PIACrash near Abbottabad killing all 47 passengers#RIPJunaid
- Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) December 7, 2016

I can't believe this.still in shock.he is not between us I can't believe.YA ALLAH #JunaidJamshed #PK661 pic.twitter.com/jI3noOf3Ku
- Hina. (@IamHinaaa) December 7, 2016

Junaid Jamshed..??? Nooooo Please ????
2016, What else do u want???? ????
- Komal Shahid. (@TheKomalShahid) December 7, 2016

Childhood gone in seconds with PIA PK661 crash. Junaid Jamshed no more with us including 40 others #PIA pic.twitter.com/P0cpAhAZ3r
- Mohammad Amin Khan (@mohammadameen96) December 7, 2016

@JunaidJamshedPK an his family is in plan. Some reports.. heart breaking https://t.co/bKBW2PutAi
- Amjad Qammar : (@amjadqammar) December 7, 2016

Junaid Jamshed was in the flight oh my God
- Bitterfly (@fareeloydias) December 7, 2016

No junaid Jamshed Nooooóôõ. I can't believe this i cant.
- Sir Saith Abdullah (@SaithAbdullah99) December 7, 2016

DC Chitral;Junaid Jamshed and many precious lives lost today. Heartbreaking.
- Ayesha Nazir Jatt (@IamAyeshaNazir) December 7, 2016

Junaid jamshed was a true example of "its never too late to turn your life around and live a peaceful life"
- Adi ???? (@Desi_nigaa) December 7, 2016

Pray for the legend of pakistan
Junaid Jamshed
Died in a plane crash today
May his soul rest in peace - feeling sad
- Edrees Afridi (@Medreesafridi) December 7, 2016

Gutted by reports of JJ's untimely demise. His voice expressed the emotions of a whole generation in the 1990s. RIP.
- NadeemFarooqParacha (@NadeemfParacha) December 7, 2016

Double shock #JunaidJamshed #PK661 #PIA #Chitral #PIACrash
- Mr Lassi (@Mr_Lassi) December 7, 2016

It is confirmed that my friend & neighbour Junaid Jamshed was indeed on the unfortunate flight. Allah have mercy. #PIA
- Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) December 7, 2016

Terrible year it was.. Amjad Sabri and now this Junaid Jamshed sudden death #pk661 :'(
- Abdul Aziz (@ItsTheAzeez) December 7, 2016

Allah Khair. Allah Khair. Junaid Jamshed was on the plane says his sister. Just spoke to her.Please pray for all passengers to have survived
- Meher Bokhari (@meherbokhari) December 7, 2016

har Dil DIl Pakistan aaj udaas hogaya....hamara aik dost hum sey juda hogaya...Junaid Jamshaid a Pakistani icon forever.
- Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) December 7, 2016

 

Here is the last tweet by Junaid Jamshed :( May Allah bless the souls of all who have departed :( #SadDay #Pk661 #PIA pic.twitter.com/kBBVLhpt5z
- Arslan Naseer (@ComicsByArslan) December 7, 2016

 

Amjad Sabri, Edhi
and Now #JunaidJamshed ??
May Allah Give them Best Place In Jannah.Ameen
Pray for other passengers too#PlanCrash #PK661
- Joweria Malik (@Joweria_Malik) December 7, 2016

 
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