Saifullah Kasuri, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, addressed a rally in Lahore on Wednesday. According to The Times of India, he stood alongside Pakistani security forces, ISI officials, and other terror group leaders. As a result, the rally showed how close Pakistan’s establishment is to militant groups.
Kasuri Brags About Gaining Fame
During his speech, Kasuri openly boasted about gaining attention after being linked to the Pahalgam terror attack. “I have become more famous since being accused of the attack,” he said. Notably, he shared the stage with US-designated terrorist Talha Saeed, son of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed. Moreover, Malik Ahmad Khan, the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, also attended the event.
He Praises Pakistan’s Retaliation
Kasuri praised Pakistan’s “Bunyan al-Marsoos” operation. It was launched as a response to India’s Operation Sindoor. “Allah loves those who engage in jihad,” he declared. Pakistani officials reportedly applauded his statement. Clearly, the speech aimed to boost morale after India’s precision airstrikes on LeT bases in Muridke killed several terrorists.
He Challenges PM Modi
Furthermore, Kasuri issued a direct challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Narendra Modi samajhta hai hum goliyon se darne wale hain? Ye uski bhool hai,” he said. (“Modi is mistaken if he thinks we are scared of bullets.”) This remark was seen as a reply to Modi’s earlier warning that Pakistan should prepare for consequences if it continued to use terrorism.
Kasuri Denies Role, Spreads Misinformation
Earlier, Kasuri claimed he had no part in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists. Nevertheless, during the rally, he praised Pakistan’s cyber teams. He claimed they had targeted India’s railways and communication systems. However, Indian authorities quickly refuted those claims as false and baseless.
He Has a History of Extremist Involvement
In the past, Kasuri led the Milli Muslim League, a political front linked to LeT. He also worked on the coordination committee of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, the group’s so-called charity arm. Since the Pahalgam attack, these outfits have organized multiple rallies. According to TOI, they have used these events to raise money in the name of “jihad in Kashmir.”
