Updated 4 July 2025 at 03:48 IST
Dir: Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed's close associate and terrorist Mufti Habibullah Haqqani was allegedly shot dead in Pakistan's Dir. The terrorist was reportedly shot dead by unknown attackers on Thursday.
According to reports, Mufti Habibullah Haqqani was targeted by unknown attackers in Dir district, a region known for its volatile security situation. The circumstances surrounding Haqqani's death are still unclear, and an investigation is likely underway to ascertain the motives and identities of the attackers.
Mufti Habibullah Haqqani's association with Hafiz Saeed, a notorious terrorist and chief of Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba, has led to fear among other terrorists of the terror group.
As per reports, Haqqani was a close associate of Hafiz Saeed, the chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a terrorist organisation banned by the United Nations. Saeed is known for his involvement in various terrorist activities, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Haqqani's association with Saeed has raised concerns about his own involvement in terrorist activities.
Meanwhile, Mufti Habibullah Haqqani's death is a big blow to Lashkar-e-Taiba and its operations in the region. The incident may also put pressure on Pakistan to take more concrete actions against terrorist organisations operating within its borders.
The global community has been critical of Pakistan's efforts to crack down on terrorism, and Haqqani's death may lead to renewed scrutiny of Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts.
Further details regarding the killing of the terrorist are awaited.
Published 3 July 2025 at 21:55 IST