Akram Khan (Lashkar-e-Taiba commander)
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Akram Khan, also known by the alias Akram Gazi, was a former commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a banned Pakistan-based militant Islamist Salafi jihadist organisation. He gained notoriety for his role as the leader of the LeT recruitment cell from 2018 to 2020.[1][2][3][4]
Assassination[edit]
In November 2023, Akram Khan was fatally shot by unidentified assailants in Bajaur district, located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The incident marked the end of a significant figure within the terror group.[1]
Role in LeT[edit]
As the head of the LeT recruitment cell, Akram Khan played a crucial role in identifying and recruiting individuals sympathetic to extremist causes. He was known for delivering anti-India speeches, contributing to the group's radical ideology.[1][3]
Recent incidents[edit]
Akram Khan's assassination follows a series of similar events involving prominent figures associated with extremist activities. In October 2023, Shahid Latif, the mastermind behind the Pathankot attack, was shot dead in Pakistan. Latif was a key figure among India's most wanted terrorists and had a history of orchestrating attacks.[1]
In September, another LeT commander, Riyaz Ahmad alias Abu Qasim, was shot dead inside Al-Qudus mosque in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir's Rawalkot. Ahmad, who had come to offer prayers, fell victim to unidentified gunmen who shot him at point-blank range.[1]
These incidents reflect the ongoing challenges posed by extremist elements in the region, with the targeted elimination of high-profile figures.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Singh, Jitendra Bahadur (November 10, 2023). "Ex-Lashkar commander, known for anti-India speeches, shot dead in Pakistan: Sources". India Today. Archived from the original on 2023-11-10. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "Key LeT commander killed by unidentified men in Pakistan". The Times of India. 2023-11-10. p. 1. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ a b "Key Lashkar operative killed by unidentified men in Pakistan: Report". Hindustan Times. 2023-11-10. Archived from the original on 2023-11-10. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "Pakistan: Top Lashkar terrorist, anti-India jihadist recruiter, shot dead - South Asia News". www.wionews.com. Archived from the original on 2023-11-10. Retrieved 2023-11-10.