Terrorist Amir Hamza Shot Outside News Channel Office In Lahore; Behind Several Terror Attacks In India
Karachi : Terrorist Amir Hamza, a founding member of Lashkar-e-Taiba, was shot by unknown gunmen in Lahore and is currently in critical condition. He sustained severe injuries in the attack and was immediately admitted to a hospital, where his condition remains extremely critical.
A Lahore Police official said police responded to the incident of firing by unidentified individuals at the vehicle of the Chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurmat-e-Rasool Pakistan at Hamdard Chowk. The official said that all individuals in the vehicle remained safe. Amir Hamza co-founded Lashkar-e-Taiba along with terrorist Hafiz Saeed. He has been linked to multiple terrorist activities, including several attacks in India.
Amir Hamza is a veteran of the Afghan mujahideen. Known for his fiery speeches and prolific writings, he was once the editor of LeT’s official publication and has authored several books, including Qafila Da’wat aur Shahadat in 2002 (Caravan of Proselytising and Martydom). The United States Treasury Department has designated Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terrorist organisation and lists Amir Hamza as a sanctioned terrorist.
Following financial crackdowns on LeT-affiliated charities Jamaat-ud-Dawah and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation by Pakistani authorities, Hamza reportedly distanced himself from Lashkar. He subsequently founded a splinter group named Jaish-e-Manqafa, allegedly to continue militant operations, including in Jammu and Kashmir.
