Pahalgam Attack Mastermind Claims Pakistan Army Invites Him to Military Events
LeT deputy chief boasts of Pakistan Army ties and threats to India.
Saifullah Kasuri, deputy chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba and alleged mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack, openly acknowledged receiving regular invitations from the Pakistan Army to attend military events and lead funeral prayers for its soldiers. In an undated video addressing school children at a function in Pakistan, Kasuri proudly stated that the army sends him formal invitations, directly contradicting Islamabad’s repeated claims of cracking down on terrorist groups operating within its borders.
Kasuri boasted that India is “scared” of him due to his notoriety following the Pahalgam attack. He also claimed fame across the world after being blamed as the mastermind, saying his name has now become globally recognised. In the same speech, he issued provocative threats, asserting that LeT would never abandon its mission in Kashmir.
Referring to India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, Kasuri said India had made a “big mistake” by striking only terrorist hideouts. He reiterated that the group remains undeterred and fully committed to its Kashmir-focused agenda despite the military response.
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The Pahalgam attack on April 22 triggered four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes by India, beginning May 7. The conflict ended on May 10 after both sides reached an understanding to cease hostilities. Kasuri’s remarks have once again exposed the deep nexus between Pakistan’s military and banned terror outfits like LeT.
The video has intensified international scrutiny on Pakistan’s claims of acting against terrorism, as Kasuri’s public admission of close ties with the Pakistan Army undermines official denials. His statements also highlight the continued threat posed by groups like LeT, which operate openly despite being proscribed by multiple countries including India and the United States.
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