Lashkar-e-Taiba: News

J&K: 4 LeT militants booked for killing of 3 youths

Jammu and Kashmir police today filed a charge-sheet against four Lashkar-e-Taiba militants in connection with the killing of three youths in J&K's Baramulla district in April this year.

J&K: 1 terrorist killed in Pulwama encounter, 2 escape

The body of only one LeT terrorist was recovered from yesterday's encounter site in J&K's Pulwama district, a police official said.

Ghulam Nabi Azad's statement on J&K gets support from LeT

Pakistan based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba has supported Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's statement on alleged atrocities carried by India in Jammu and Kashmir.

UP on high-alert after LeT threatens to blow-up stations, temples

Uttar Pradesh Police has issued a statewide alert after the Lashkar-e-Taiba threatened to blow up several stations as well as the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple in Mathura and the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi between June 8-10.

Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah to contest elections on AAT platform

Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah group will contest the July 25 Pakistan General Elections on the Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek (AAT) platform as the group's Milli Muslim League isn't a registered political party.

Pakistan-trained suicide-bomber planning high-profile assassinations in India nabbed in Mumbai

A 32-year-old was arrested from a Mumbai suburb for suspected links to a Pakistan-based terrorist organization.

Captured LeT terrorist thanks Indian army for saving his life

In a now viral video, a captured Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Aijaz Gujri thanked the Indian Army for saving his life, and appealed fellow terrorists to give up arms.

US designates Hafiz Saeed's party as terrorist organization

In a notable move, the US on Monday designated Lashkar-e-Taiba's political front, the Milli Muslim League (MML), as a terrorist organization. Simultaneously, seven top officials of the MML have also been labeled Specially Designated Global Terrorists.

US, India to discuss action against Hafiz Saeed

Plans to check Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its chief Hafiz Saeed is high on the agenda as Indian and US officials prepare for three-day discussions starting later this week.

15-year-old Rajasthan boy invites Lucknow youth to 'Lashkar' WhatsApp group

A Lucknow youth approached police yesterday after he received a link on WhatsApp to join a group created in the name of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

LeT terrorist's escape: What goes inside Srinagar Central Jail?

Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Naveed Jat was to escape sooner than later. He had help - from local militants, his colleagues in Pakistan, and also Srinagar Central Jail, where he was lodged.

Hafiz Saeed, Syed Salahuddin chargesheeted for helping terror activities

The NIA has filed a chargesheet against 12 people including Hizbul Mujahideen head Syed Salahuddin and Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed.

Hafiz Saeed's Rs 100mn defamation suit after Pakistan bans donations

Days after the US suspended over $1bn in security aid to Pakistan, Islamabad announced hefty punishment and fines to those providing funds to 72 banned groups including Hafiz Saeed's Jamat-ud-Dawah.

LeT's charity wing distributes cash, blankets among Rohingya refugees

The Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation (FIF), the charitable wing of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claims it has provided aid to over 300 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

Musharraf open to political alliance with Hafiz Saeed, JuD

Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf said he's open to forging a political alliance with 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD).

Baloch leader asks US to declare Musharraf a global terrorist

Naela Quadri Baloch, the leader of the World Baloch Women Forum, has urged US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to declare former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf a global terrorist.

26/11-mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pakistan General Elections next year

Pervez Musharraf says he's the "biggest supporter" of Lashkar-e-Taiba

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf has admitted to being the "biggest supporter" of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its founder Hafiz Saeed.

Provide evidence against Saeed, his son-in-law tells India

Khalid Waleed, the son-in-law of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed has told India to provide evidence against Saeed rather than crying on America's shoulders.

26/11 anniversary: President Kovind vows to make India safer

Today, India is remembering the horror of terrorism that descended upon us on 26 November 2008, commonly known as 26/11.

Saeed to work for "Kashmir's independence" after house arrest release

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) founder Hafiz Saeed has pledged to work for "Kashmir's independence" in a tweet posted hours after the Lahore High Court ordered his release from house arrest.

J&K: Three Pakistani LeT terrorists neutralized in Handwara encounter

Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Taiba have been killed in an encounter this morning at Magam area in Handwara district of J&K.

Is a foreign spy-agency trying to kill Hafiz Saeed?

In a new development, Pakistani authorities have beefed up security for detained Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed.

Missing J&K cop resurfaces online, rumoured to have joined LeT

Ishfaq Ahmed, a policeman posted in Jammu and Kashmir who had recently gone missing, has now resurfaced - online.

Two LeT, one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist arrested in J&K

Security forces have arrested two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and one Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist over the past three days in J&K's Kulgam district.

Another win for forces: Top LeT terrorist Waseem Shah eliminated

Top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Waseem Shah was killed in an encounter with security forces in Litter of J&K's Pulwama .

LeT's Abdul Tunda sentenced to life in Sonipat blasts case

A court in Haryana has sentenced Lashkar-e-Taiba's Abdul Karim Tunda to life imprisonment in the 1996 Sonipat twin bomb blasts case which injured about 15.

Pak interior ministry seeks ban on Hafiz Saeed's political party

Pakistan's interior ministry has urged the nation's electoral commission to bar from politics a party floated by Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) leader Hafiz Saeed.

J&K: Lashkar-e-Islam Chief Abdul Qayoom Najar gunned down in Uri

In a major victory for security forces in the fight against terror in Jammu & Kashmir, dreaded terrorist Abdul Qayoom Najar was gunned down in an encounter in Uri.

Wanted LeT terrorist Abu Ismail killed in Srinagar encounter

Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Ismail has been gunned down by security forces in an encounter in Aarigam area of Nowgam on the outskirts of Srinagar.

J&K: LeT terrorist Ayub Lelhari killed in encounter with forces

In a major victory for the security forces in the fight against terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and most-wanted terrorist, Ayub Lelhari, was killed in Pulwama in a gun battle in the evening.

J&K: Three Lashkar militants killed, AK-47s recovered

Three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Sopore of J&K's Baramulla district this morning.

Dujana encounter signals al-Qaeda's growing presence in Kashmir

Terrorist outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM) and Hizbul Mujahideen are the most dominant groups in the Kashmir Valley.

Lashkar-e-Taiba module busted by J&K Police, UP resident arrested

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police busted a major Lashkar-e-Taiba module and apprehended a Muzaffarnagar resident named Sandeep Sharma alias Adil and another terrorist named Muneeb Shah of Kulgam.

J&K: Thousands of Kashmiris attend Bashir Lashkari's funeral

Thousands of Kashmiris bid farewell to Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Bashir Lashkari, at his funeral, held at Lashkari's ancestral village, Soaf-shali in Anantnag.