Amir Hamza, a founding member of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was shot at by unidentified assailants in Lahore and is in a critical condition, according to media reports.
Hamza, who co-founded the outfit along with Hafiz Saeed in the mid-1980s, has been linked to multiple terror activities in India and elsewhere.
Several reports mentioned that the attack took place outside a news channel office in Lahore, where gunmen opened fire on him before fleeing the spot. He was later admitted to a hospital for treatment.
Who Is Amit Hamza?
Amir Hamza was among the early figures behind the formation of Lashkar-e-Taiba, alongside Hafiz Saeed, and has been associated with several terror-linked activities, including attacks in India.
He is considered a veteran of the Afghan jihad and was known within the organisation for his speeches and writings. Hamza earlier served as the founding editor of LeT’s publication Majallah al-Daawa and authored a book titled Qafila Da’wat aur Shahadat in 2002.
The United States has designated Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terrorist organisation and lists Hamza under its sanctions regime. He is believed to have been part of the group’s central leadership, with roles spanning recruitment, fundraising and efforts linked to detained militants.
