Amir Hamza, a senior figure associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, was critically injured after being shot by unidentified gunmen in Lahore.
According to initial reports, the attack took place outside a news channel office in the city, where assailants opened fire on his vehicle. Hamza sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Police officials in Lahore confirmed that a firing incident occurred near Hamdard Chowk and said security has been heightened in the area, with search operations underway to identify those responsible.
Amir Hamza is known as a founding member of Lashkar-e-Taiba and has long been linked to militant activities, including operations connected to attacks in India. He is also designated as a terrorist by the United States Department of the Treasury. Over the years, he has been associated with the organisation’s leadership structure, contributing to recruitment, fundraising, and propaganda efforts.
He has a background linked to the Afghan jihad and was known for ideological writings and speeches. Hamza also served as the founding editor of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s publication and authored material promoting extremist narratives.
Reports indicate that after financial crackdowns by Pakistani authorities in 2018 on groups such as Jamaat-ud-Dawah and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, he distanced himself from the main organisation and went on to establish a splinter outfit, reportedly to continue militant activities.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity or motive of the attackers, and investigations into the shooting are ongoing.
