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India Charges Lashkar-e-Taiba Chief Over Pahalgam Attack

7/10/2026

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The National Investigation Agency alleges Hafiz Saeed, Lashkar-e-Taiba chief, acted in the April 2025 Pahalgam tourist attack.
India charged Saeed on July 6 and accused Pakistan of support, while Pakistan denied involvement and called for an independent inquiry.
The United Nations designated Lashkar-e-Taiba as terrorist in 2005 while the United States added Saeed to its global terrorism list in 2008.

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The National Investigation Agency alleges Hafiz Saeed, Lashkar-e-Taiba chief, acted in the April 2025 Pahalgam tourist attack.
India charged Saeed on July 6 and accused Pakistan of support, while Pakistan denied involvement and called for an independent inquiry.
The United Nations designated Lashkar-e-Taiba as terrorist in 2005 while the United States added Saeed to its global terrorism list in 2008.