Who Is Amir Hamza? LeT Co-Founder Shot By Gunmen In Lahore, Pakistan

Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza was shot by gunmen outside a news office in Lahore and is in critical condition. The attackers fled, and police are investigating. Hamza has been linked to several militant activities and was close to Hafiz Saeed

Global terrorist Amir Hamza injured shooting outside news office

Amir Hamza, who co-founded terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, was shot by unknown gunmen in Lahore, Pakistan. The attack took place outside a news channel office, according to reports.

Witnesses said armed attackers opened fire at close range and then fled the scene. Hamza was seriously injured in the shooting.

He was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors say his condition is extremely critical.

Condition remains serious

Hospital sources said Hamza suffered severe injuries and is under close medical care. There has been no official update on whether he is out of danger.

Police have started an investigation but have not yet identified the attackers. No group has claimed responsibility for the shooting so far.

Security has been tightened in the area following the incident.

Who is Amir Hamza

Amir Hamza is known as one of the founding members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group designated as a terrorist organisation by several countries, including the United States.

He is believed to be close to key figures like Hafiz Saeed and Abdul Rehman Makki. Over the years, Hamza has been linked to various militant activities and operations.

The United States has declared him a global terrorist and placed sanctions on him.

Role in militant activities

Hamza is considered a veteran of the Afghan mujahideen. He later became an important figure within Lashkar-e-Taiba, where he reportedly handled fundraising, recruitment and internal coordination.

He also played a role in negotiations for the release of detained militants, according to reports.

He has often been seen delivering strong speeches, including anti-India remarks. Some of his statements have called for major political changes in the region, which have drawn criticism.

Writing and propaganda work

Apart from his operational role, Hamza was also active in spreading extremist ideas through writing.

He served as the founding editor of Lashkar’s magazine “Majallah al-Daawa”. In 2002, he wrote a book titled “Qafila Da'wat aur Shahadat”, which promoted militant ideology.

His writings and speeches have been widely circulated among supporters over the years.

Split from Lashkar-e-Taiba

In 2018, Pakistan took action against groups linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, including Jamaat-ud-Dawah and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation.

After this crackdown, Hamza is believed to have distanced himself from Lashkar. Reports suggest he later formed a separate group called Jaish-e-Manqafa.

This group is said to be involved in militant activities, including in Jammu and Kashmir, though details remain unclear.

Ongoing concerns

Indian media reports claim that Hamza has continued to stay in touch with Lashkar leadership despite forming a new group.

Authorities have not confirmed these claims independently.

The shooting has raised fresh questions about internal conflicts and security issues involving militant networks in the region.

For now, the focus remains on Hamza’s health as he continues to fight for his life in hospital.