Abu Qatal - Ghost from LeT who worked in the shadows killed

One of the most notorious actions he was involved in was the June 9, 2024, bus attack on Hindu pilgrims in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Nine individuals and seven out-of-state pilgrims were killed, and 41 were injured in the brutal attack.

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A significant blow for Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) came in the form of senior terrorist Abu Qatal, alias Qatal Sindhi, who was killed by unknown gunmen in Jhelum, Sindh, Pakistan, on Saturday evening. The killing is a significant setback for the terror group, as he was directly responsible for planning several high-profile attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.

To better understand his killing, we must know in detail about his life in terrorism. What was his role in the 'Hindu Pilgrims Attack' and 'Rajouri Attack'? How was he connected to 26/11 plotter Hafiz Saeed and how did he fall into the 'most wanted' category of Indian security organizations? Let's read about Qatal in detail:

WHO WAS ABU QATAL?

Abu Qatal was a high-priority target for Indian security organizations because of his extensive role in planning and conducting attacks on security personnel and civilians in Jammu and Kashmir. He was well connected with the mastermind behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Hafiz Saeed, and was among LeT's most senior handlers spearheading the terror campaign within the region.