From Afghan jihad to Pahalgam: How Hafiz Saeed built Lashkar-e-Taiba

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From Afghan jihad to Pahalgam: How Hafiz Saeed built Lashkar-e-Taiba

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India has formally charged Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, with terrorism-related offenses amid ongoing efforts to prosecute the organization. Lashkar-e-Taiba has evolved from its origins in the Afghan jihad to a broader terrorist network.

India has formally charged Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, in connection with a new case of terrorism. The Mumbai Police have initiated proceedings for a trial in absentia, highlighting the legacy of LeT across various phases. Originating from the Afghan jihad in the 1980s, the organization has transitioned from focusing on Kashmir insurgency to embracing a wider range of terror operations.

World Security Conflict Politics India Hafiz Muhammad Saeed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorism Mumbai Police terrorist trial Afghan jihad

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