The Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, has sparked calls for swift retaliation from India. There are reports that the terror attack's first conspirator is Lashkar-e-Taiba chief and India's most wanted terrorist, Hafiz Saeed. The second suspect is Lashkar's deputy chief Saifullah, and the third is Hashim Musa, who is currently in Kashmir. Security forces have launched a massive search operation to find Hashim Musa. Intelligence agencies suspect that he is hiding in the forests of South Kashmir and may be attempting to flee to Pakistan. Notably, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to his capture.
Where Is LeT Chief Hafiz Saeed?
Now, a news report by India Today says that the hideout of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai is hiding and is supposed to be having a luxurious life in Pakistan. The report says that the kingpin is living under tight security from the Pakistani government in a densely populated locality.
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Saeed, who is wanted in the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai, is also believed to be a mastermind behind the Pahalgam massacre, which claimed 26 lives on April 22. His terror outfit LeT's offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF), had claimed the attack, which triggered the highest levels of diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan.
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Place Where He Lives
The place where Hafiz Saeed lives doesn't look like what you would expect from a terrorist leader. He lives among regular people in the middle of a busy city. India Today has claimed to have obtained satellite images and videos showing how the most wanted terrorist in India is hiding in plain view. The publisher also said that his security team has confirmed their assignment in protecting him. The area where he lives is under constant security surveillance, 24/7.
Leading A Luxurious Life
The terrorist is supposed to be living a comfortable life under the security of the Pakistani government, contradicting their claims that he is behind bars. Pakistan continues to claim that Saeed is serving a sentence for terror financing. Last month, his close aide Abu Qatal was assassinated. However, he was prevented by the ISI from attending Qatal's funeral ceremony.
Are Intelligence Sources Aware of Hafiz's Hideout?
Ahmad, currently believed to be in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has played a key role in orchestrating multiple terror attacks in Kashmir over the past two years through his sleeper cell network.
Search For Hashim Musa intensified
If Hashim Musa is caught alive, he will be direct evidence against Pakistan. He is not only a hardcore terrorist but also a para-commando in the Special Service Group of the Pakistani Army. Later, he joined Lashkar-e-Taiba. Lashkar's bosses have sent him to Kashmir on a special mission to attack non-Kashmiri people and security forces. Hashim Musa was also involved in the attack in Gagangir, Ganderbal, Kashmir in October 2024. Six non-local people and a doctor were killed in this attack. Terrorist Musa was also involved in the attack in Buta Pathri, Baramulla. In this, army personnel and two army porters were martyred. He has been involved in about 6 terrorist attacks in Kashmir.