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From Afghan jihad to Pahalgam: How Hafiz Saeed built Lashkar-e-Taiba
India🏛️ PoliticsCenter9 hr. ago

From Afghan jihad to Pahalgam: How Hafiz Saeed built Lashkar-e-Taiba

The article discusses the legal developments against Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), highlighting a new charge by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Pahalgam terror attack case. Saeed is now being held accountable both individually and as the organization's leader, with charges related to a cross-border conspiracy that resulted in 26 civilian deaths. This follows separate proceedings initiated by Mumbai Police against Saeed and other Pakistan-based suspects in connection with the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The article traces LeT's origins back to the Afghan jihad of the 1980s, noting its evolution from a religious organization linked to Pakistan's ISI into a militant group. Historical context includes the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the role of figures like Abdullah Azzam, and the establishment of MDI, which later became associated with LeT.

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Times of India logoTimes of IndiaIndependentCenter9 hr. ago
From Afghan jihad to Pahalgam: How Hafiz Saeed built Lashkar-e-Taiba

The article discusses the legal developments against Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), highlighting a new charge by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in the Pahalgam terror attack case. Saeed is now being held accountable both individually and as the organization's leader, with charges related to a cross-border conspiracy that resulted in 26 civilian deaths. This follows separate proceedings initiated by Mumbai Police against Saeed and other Pakistan-based suspects in connection with the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The article traces LeT's origins back to the Afghan jihad of the 1980s, noting its evolution from a religious organization linked to Pakistan's ISI into a militant group. Historical context includes the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the role of figures like Abdullah Azzam, and the establishment of MDI, which later became associated with LeT.

Bias read (Center): While the article presents information about a politically sensitive issue involving terrorism and international relations, it does not exhibit clear ideological leaning. The narrative remains largely factual, presenting both the legal actions against Saeed and historical background without overtly褒

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