Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorist Abu Qatal Shot Dead in Pakistan

Mar 16, 2025 Khushi Kumari

Abu Qatal was reportedly shot dead in Pakistan, sparking speculation about the circumstances of his killing

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Sources claim he was a key figure in planning attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Rajouri attack

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The killing of Abu Qatal raises questions about internal conflicts within terrorist networks

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His death is seen as a major blow to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a terror outfit responsible for multiple attacks in India

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Security agencies in India are closely monitoring the developments and assessing the impact of his killing

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Pakistan has not officially commented on the incident, adding to the mystery surrounding his death

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The killing highlights the continued presence of terror groups operating from Pakistani soil

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India has long demanded action against such terrorists, urging Pakistan to dismantle terror networks

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