India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the recent local elections in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) as a 'complete farce', citing violence, intimidation, and repression by Pakistani forces, which have killed at least 90 civilians since June.
Lashkar-e-Taiba senior operative Rizwan Hanif confirmed that over 30 terrorists linked to the group have been killed across Pakistani cities since 2020, blaming Indian intelligence for the targeted assassinations.
Lashkar-e-Taiba senior operative Rizwan Hanif publicly admitted that over 30 militants were killed by Indian intelligence agents in Pakistani cities since 2020, and delivered a sectarian hate speech blaming Hindus and Jews.
Security forces in Kashmir demolished the homes of two alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and detained over 2,500 people in a sweeping crackdown. This action followed the fatal shooting of a J&K police head constable in Anantnag and has drawn criticism from political leaders.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir killed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Zakir Ganie in Shopian on Wednesday during a six-day operation. Ganie, a resident of Kulgam, joined LeT in December 2023 and was involved in multiple terror attacks. The operation also led to the arrest of three overground workers in Anantnag.
An encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian resulted in the death of a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist. The operation involved the SOG Shopian, RR, and CRPF, who were tracking two local terrorists in a dense orchard.
The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Pakistan-based terrorist Hafiz Saeed, naming him as an accused for orchestrating the Pahalgam terror attack from across the border. Saeed is charged as chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF).
The NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Pakistan-based terrorist Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case, accusing him of orchestrating the cross-border conspiracy. Saeed, chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba, faces charges including waging war against India.
An anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district is ongoing, with security forces surrounding two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, identified as Latif and Zakir. The operation, which began Saturday, aims to prevent their escape from a dense orchard.
Lashkar-e-Taiba's deputy chief, Saifullah Kasuri, publicly threatened Pakistan's top officials with elimination if they consider recognizing Israel, amid US appeals for diplomatic ties under the Abraham Accords. Security experts view this as a staged ploy by Pakistan's military leadership to deflect US pressure.
Blackberry Messenger (BBM) has resurfaced in terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir, with a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative revealing its use alongside other secure apps like Element, Threema, and Dust. The National Investigation Agency is now investigating the use of these platforms by terrorists to coordinate activities.
Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and close aide of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Landi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The attack occurred Sunday with no group claiming responsibility. Afridi was a key figure in LeT's recruitment and coordination in the region and was described as a prominent Salafi scholar. The killing follows an attack on LeT founding leader Amir Hamza in Lahore over a week earlier.
Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a senior figure in Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and close aide of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Landi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The attackers opened indiscriminate fire, killing him on the spot. No group has claimed responsibility. The killing comes over a week after another LeT founding leader, Amir Hamza, was attacked in Lahore.
Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a close aide of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) mastermind Hafiz Saeed and key figure in the group's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa operations, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Landi Kotal. The attack comes over a week after another LeT founding leader, Amir Hamza, was injured in Lahore. No group has claimed responsibility for the killing.
Srinagar police busted a major Lashkar-e-Taiba module, arresting five individuals including Pakistani national Abdullah alias Abu Hureira, who had been evading capture for 16 years. Abdullah adopted multiple professions including cook, plumber, painter, electrician and share trader across Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab to blend with locals. He was tasked with setting up bases outside Jammu and Kashmir. Seized from hideouts: three AK-47 rifles, one AK-Krinkov rifle, pistols, hand grenades and electronic equipment. The operation is linked to the November 2025 Red Fort blast case.
A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias “Khargosh,” has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, originally from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, married under an assumed identity in Jaipur, which aided his passport application. This revelation highlights significant loopholes in India's verification systems.
