Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza was seriously injured under unclear circumstances at his home in Lahore. Reports say he is now receiving treatment at a military hospital under heavy security from Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), according to The Times of India.
Incident Described as an “Accident”
Several Telegram channels linked to LeT supporters addressed the incident on Tuesday evening. They asked followers to remain strong during what they called a “crisis” and insisted the incident was merely an “accident.”
Sources confirmed that the 66-year-old Hamza, who edits LeT’s publications, was hurt at his home. While many social media posts claimed he had been shot, India Today reported that the injury appeared accidental.
Comes Days After Killing of Key LeT Member
This incident took place just three days after unknown gunmen shot dead senior LeT figure Abu Saifullah (also known as Razaullah Nizamani) in Pakistan‘s Sindh province. According to PTI, the attack happened shortly after Saifullah left his home in Matli, despite being under government-provided security.
Officials say Nizamani played a major role in several terror attacks in India. These include:
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The 2001 attack on a CRPF camp in Rampur,
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The 2005 assault on the Indian Science Congress in Bangalore, and
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The 2006 strike on the RSS headquarters in Nagpur.
Hamza’s Background and Role in LeT
Amir Hamza is one of the original 17 members who founded LeT. He gained prominence during the Afghan jihad and is widely seen as a top ideologue for the terror group. Known for his passionate speeches and writings, he also served as editor of LeT’s magazine and authored multiple books, such as Qafila Da’wat aur Shahadat (“Caravan of Proselytising and Martyrdom”) in 2002.
In 2018, Hamza reportedly distanced himself from LeT after Pakistani authorities cracked down on LeT-linked groups like Jamaat-ud-Dawah and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation. He later started a breakaway faction named Jaish-e-Manqafa. According to reports, this new group allegedly continued to carry out militant actions, including in Jammu and Kashmir.
