Pak Minister Defends LeT, Blames India for Attack | VIDEO
- Amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror strike, pakistani politician Malik Ahmad Khan has defended Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Saifullah Khalid.
- khan, a prominent political figure from Punjab province, Pakistan, appeared alongside Khalid at a public rally on May 28.
- In a video shared online, Malik Ahmad Khan disputes India's accusations against Saifullah Khalid.
Pakistani politician malik Ahmad Khan’s defense of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Saifullah khalid, accused of masterminding the Pahalgam terror attack, has ignited a diplomatic firestorm. Khan, speaking at a public rally alongside Khalid, disputes India’s accusations, escalating tensions and challenging regional stability. india’s swift response, ‘Operation Sindoor,’ targeted terrorist infrastructure. This development is a crucial moment in the ongoing struggle against cross-border terrorism as India and Pakistan’s relationship sees new lows. This defense further strains relations. The event highlights the challenges of achieving peace and security in the region, especially after the attack that killed 26 civilians. News Directory 3 will continue to monitor the fallout from the political actions. Discover what’s next as international pressure mounts.
Pakistani Politician Defends LeT Commander After Pahalgam Attack
Amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam terror strike, pakistani politician Malik Ahmad Khan has defended Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Saifullah Khalid. indian agencies blame Khalid for orchestrating the April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 civilians,mostly tourists.
khan, a prominent political figure from Punjab province, Pakistan, appeared alongside Khalid at a public rally on May 28. Talha Saeed, son of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, also attended. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of cross-border terrorism and the challenges in achieving regional stability.
In a video shared online, Malik Ahmad Khan disputes India’s accusations against Saifullah Khalid. He claimed India formed its perception without proper examination and lacks corroborating evidence. The incident has further strained relations between the two countries.
Following the attack in Pahalgam, Indian authorities filed a Frist Information Report (FIR) against saifullah Khalid. Witnesses reported that the attackers demanded victims state their religion and recite Islamic verses, killing those identified as non-Muslims. The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be an LeT proxy, claimed obligation for the attack.
During the rally in Pakistan, Saifullah Khalid delivered an inflammatory speech praising terrorists as “martyrs” and denouncing India, Hindus, and the BJP. He addressed the accusations against him, stating he wouldn’t be intimidated and desired to die a martyr.
Pakistan Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan defends Pahalgam mastermind Saifullah Kasuri and accuses India of being responsible for the Pahalgam terrorist attack
Note : On May -28, Pak politician Malik Ahmed Khan shared the stage with Talha pic.twitter.com/99oVQOXAg7
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India responded with ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7-8, targeting terrorist infrastructure across the border. Indian security sources reported eliminating over 100 terrorists and destroying several terror camps. This operation underscores India’s intensified anti-terrorism efforts.
Malik Ahmad Khan’s public support for Saifullah khalid is expected to further damage relations between India and Pakistan. Indian officials have criticized Pakistan’s continued protection of terrorists and called on the international community to address the impunity enjoyed by terror commanders in Pakistan.
What’s next
The Indian Ministry of external Affairs is expected to issue a strong diplomatic response soon. The incident raises concerns about Pakistan’s commitment to countering extremism as global pressure mounts.