Is Jama’at-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed killed along with Nephew ‘Abu Qatal’ in Pakistan?
Hafiz Saeed, chief of the banned organisation Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD), who is accused by India of orchestrating the 2008 Mumbai attacks, appeared in trending sections on social media over the weekend, as Indian Twitter accounts claimed that the hardline cleric has been killed along with his nephew Faisal Nadeem.
Several hate-spewing Twitter handles claimed the fatal shooting of his nephew, Faisal aka Abu Qatal, in Pakistan.
However, these reports turned out to be false information according to sources.
These unidentified reports said Faisal, alias Abu Qatal, was gunned down by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan.
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He was said to be closely linked with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Twitter handles of Hindutva-inspired Indians spread the news of Hafiz Saeed’s death following Abu Qatal’s murder.
However, these claims lack verifiable sources, and Pakistani authorities have yet to comment on the supposed death of Saeed.
Viral videos online show traffic being stopped on what seems to be a highway with a police mobile being stopped next to a car.
Other graphic images show two dead bodies drenched in blood.
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It is another example of misinformation in the digital age, with social media platforms like X becoming a breeding ground for rumours, particularly when it comes to high-profile individuals.
Who is Hafiz Saeed
Hafiz Saeed, a preacher and founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, was sentenced to 31 years in prison by the ATC court for terrorism financing in two cases.
Already serving a 15-year sentence for similar charges, the new sentences will run concurrently.
Saeed denied involvement in the Mumbai attacks, despite being accused of orchestrating the deadly assault.
The US had offered a $10 million reward for information leading to his conviction. Following his arrest, Pakistan seized JUD mosques, schools, and charities.
