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Friday, August 22, 2025
TopicLashkar-e-Taiba

Topic: Lashkar-e-Taiba

CRPF data shows sharp drop in number of terrorists killed & active in J&K in 2023 — ‘majority from LeT’

Indian security forces killed 72 terrorists in 2023, compared to 187 in 2022 and 184 in 2021. Number of ‘active’ terrorists is 91, down from 135 in 2022, ThePrint has learnt.

Mystery killings in Pakistan in past year — India-designated terrorists, IS, Jaish & LeT operatives

Killings have similar modus operandi, with targets being gunned down usually by motorcycle-borne assailants. A suspected ISI agent was also killed in a similar manner in Nepal.

NIA attaches properties of 2 Kashmiri ‘LeT operatives involved in 2015 BSF convoy attack’

The two accused, currently under trial, are Fayaz Ahmed Itoo & Khursheed Ahmed Bhat. Seizures include four immovable properties, including ‘houses of Itoo & Bhat in Kulgam & Pulwama’. 

Hafeez Saeed confidant who trained young Lashkar recruits — all about Hanzala Adnan, shot in Karachi

Adnan, said to have been highly active in Kashmir between 2012 & 2016, allegedly orchestrated several terror attacks in the area, including Aug 2015 attack on a BSF convoy which killed 2.

Two terrorists killed in encounter after 24-hour-long encounter in J&K’s Rajouri

Four Army personnel, including two captains of special forces, died and two others were injured in the encounter Wednesday.

Weeks after seeking Indian censure of Hamas, Israel lists LeT as terror group over 2008 Mumbai attacks

Move to 'symbolize marking of 15th year of commemoration of Mumbai terror attacks'. Last month, Israel had asked India to designate Hamas as a terror group.

LeT commander Uzair Khan among 2 terrorists killed in Kashmir’s Anantnag encounter

The manhunt, which began last Tuesday, also saw the deaths of two Army officers and a J&K police officer.

Terror as family business? Why Kokernag ambush may have roots in India’s war against Lashkar

Muhammad Riyaz, killed in Rawalkote last week, believed to have been targeted by Indian agents. He 'played key role in facilitating movement of Lashkar cadres & weapons in Pir Panjal range'.

New terror tactics — lethal Kokernag ambush illustrates jihadist strategy aimed at tying down troops

New jihadist units operate out of caves, shepherds’ shelters on Pir Panjal without contacting local support networks. Many commanders ignoring basic skills, say intelligence officer.

Anantnag encounter: Intel-based ops gone haywire, more casualties feared, hunt for 2 terrorists on

The operation in Kashmir, which began Tuesday evening, is still on. Uzair Khan, a self-styled commander of Pakistan-backed terror group LeT, is among two being tracked.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?