A new video featuring Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Abu Musa Kashmiri has appeared on social media platforms. In this recording, Kashmiri delivers a stark warning concerning the long-standing Kashmir dispute. He makes a serious claim about discussions with Pakistan's top officials.
Kashmiri's Direct Message to Pakistani Leadership
Abu Musa Kashmiri states clearly in the video that he personally conveyed his views to Pakistan's prime minister and senior ministers. His message was blunt. He told them that, from his perspective, the Kashmir issue can only be resolved through one method.
That method is terrorism conducted under the cover of 'jihad,' according to his statement in the post accompanying the video. The authenticity of this video material has not been verified independently by The Times of India at this time.
Context: The Death of a Top LeT Commander
This video surfaces shortly after a significant event within the terror group. A senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Abu Qatal, was killed recently. Unidentified attackers shot him dead in Pakistan's Jhelum area of Sindh on Saturday night.
Abu Qatal was not a minor figure. He served as the chief operational commander for Lashkar-e-Taiba. He was a close aide to the group's founder, Hafiz Saeed. Qatal had a notorious reputation for planning multiple terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir over the years.
NIA Chargesheet Links Qatal to Rajouri Attack
The National Investigation Agency has formally implicated Abu Qatal in a major case. The NIA named him, along with four other LeT operatives, in a chargesheet related to the Rajouri terror attack.
This case concerns a horrific assault on Dhangri village in Rajouri. The attack occurred on January 1, 2023. Terrorists carried out the operation, which resulted in the tragic deaths of seven people. The chargesheet details the alleged involvement of these individuals in planning and executing that violence.
The emergence of Kashmiri's video, following Qatal's death, highlights ongoing tensions and the persistent threat posed by the group. It underscores the complex security challenges in the region.
