Islamabad: On Thursday, Akram Khan, formerly the commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and known as Akram Gazi, met a tragic end in Bajaur district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, as unidentified assailants shot him. Gazi, who led the LeT recruitment cell from 2018 to 2020, was widely recognized for his delivery of anti-India speeches within Pakistan.
Gazi played a crucial role within the terror group, particularly in the recruitment cell, where he was responsible for identifying and enlisting individuals sympathetic to extremist causes. This recent incident follows the killing of Shahid Latif in October, the mastermind behind the Pathankot attack, who was shot dead in Pakistan. Latif, originally from Gujranwala city, held the status of being one of India's most wanted terrorists and orchestrated the infiltration of four terrorists into the Pathankot Air Force station in 2016.
Adding to the series of significant events, in September, unidentified gunmen targeted and killed a high-ranking terrorist commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba inside Al-Qudus mosque in Rawalkot, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The victim, Riyaz Ahmad, also known as Abu Qasim, had come from Kotli to offer prayers when he was shot in the head at point-blank range.
These incidents collectively underscore a pattern of targeted actions against prominent figures associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba in recent months, reflecting a dynamic and evolving security situation in the region. The developments raise questions about the internal dynamics of such militant groups and the ongoing efforts to counter their influence and activities.
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