VIDEO: Lashkar-e-Taiba Co-Founder Amir Hamza Survives Assassination Attempt; Hafis Saeed's Son Talha Saeed Visits Him In Lahore
Hours after the attack, internal communications intercepted from the terror group revealed that Talha Saeed, the son of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed, visited Hamza to demonstrate solidarity and assess his condition.
Amir Hamza, a founding member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), survived a targeted assassination attempt in Lahore on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Hours after the attack, internal communications intercepted from the terror group revealed that Talha Saeed, the son of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed, visited Hamza to demonstrate solidarity and assess his condition.
The attack occurred around 8:30 AM at Pindi Stop, Hamdard Chowk, in the Kot Lakhpat area. Motorcycle-borne unidentified gunmen intercepted Hamza’s vehicle as he was returning home after recording a morning television program.
While the assailants rained bullets on the car, Hamza reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to the shoulder but managed to survive. This marks the second attempt on his life in less than a year, following a similar shooting in May 2025.
Published By : Namya Kapur
Published On: 17 April 2026 at 12:44 IST