In the latest in a series of mysterious drive-by shootings at high-profile terror ideologues and commanders in Pakistan, Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza (67) was shot by unidentified gunmen in Lahore on Thursday. This marks the second assassination attempt on Hamza, a USdesignated terrorist, over the past year; he had survived a shooting in May 2025.The attack was reminiscent of a sequence in Bollywood blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar 2’ depicting the killing of Zahoor Mistry in Karachi by motorcycle-borne assailants. Hamza had stepped out of the office of News 24 (Pakistan) following a TV appearance along with Judge Nazir Ahmad Ghazi when two bikers, presumably locals aware of the area’s layout, fired multiple shots at his car near a bus stop before fleeing. Hamza was rushed to hospital with a gunshot injury to his shoulder.In the early 2000s, Hamza had been entrusted with setting up bases in India. He was among the terrorists allegedly involved in the 2005 attack on Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru.The attack, which comes amidst top Lashkar commanders announcing, through video messages, revenge for the destruction of their Muridke camp during last year’s Operation Sindoor, follows multiple killings of LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in recent times.LeT’s political wing PMML strongly condemned the attack, saying it reflected a failure of Pakistan govt. A letter seeking security was signed by LeT commander Saifullah Kasuri, Hafiz Talha Saeed, Hafiz Abdul Rauf, among others. They added that Hamza had brought together individuals from different schools of thought on a single platform, Tehreek-e-Hurmat-e-Rasool.Hamza was declared a global terrorist by US in 2012. The top LeT ideologue is referred to as ‘Afghan Mujahideen’ and is close to Hafiz Saeed and Abdul Rehman Makki, who had appointed him to Lashkar’s central committee.According to the US treasury department, Hamza actively maintained Lashkar’s relations with other groups under the guidance of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. In 2018, Saeed asked him to form another outfit named Jaish-e-Manqafa in the wake of the ban on Lashkar and Jamat-ud-Dawah.About the AuthorRaj Shekhar JhaRaj Shekhar Jha is a journalist for the Times of India with over a decade of experience in reporting on national security, terrorism, crime and prisons.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Pakistan’s Role Discussed’: Shashi Tharoor On Foreign Secretary Briefing On West Asia Conflict‘I Am Warning Govt’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Says Delimitation Could Become ‘Permanent Wound’’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters‘PM Modi Only Flag Bearer Of Feminism’: Kangana Ranaut Targets Congress Over Women Quota Bill In Lok SabhaPM Modi, French President Macron Stress Urgent Need To Restore Hormuz Safety During Phone Call’If Chanakya Were Alive…’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Swipe At Amit Shah Over Delimitation, Women QuotaNo More Russian Oil Waiver: What The US Decision Means For India’s Energy Needs Amid West Asia CrisisAustria’s Chancellor Calls India Key Partner, Pushes India-EU Trade Deal Amid Global Turmoil123PhotostoriesViswanathan Anand’s Chennai home: A blend of simplicity, legacy, and chessExclusive – Kiku Sharda opens up about his kids’ reaction to his female roles, Sunil Grover’s talent, and his bond with Kapil Sharma5 Japanese food rituals that could fix your eating habits instantlyWhy your heirloom Kanjeevaram saree feels so different from a modern silk shirtStep inside Chris Gayle’s ₹20 crore lavish Jamaica mansion with private nightclub, infinity pools and unbelievable ocean views!‘Are we eating all our mangoes’: Why despite being the largest producer of mangoes, India is able to export just 1 percentGold vs lab-grown diamonds: What should you really buy this Akshaya Tritiya?Top 5 posh residential areas in Gurugram for premium living7 local and comforting dishes to try in MangaloreWeekend binge list on OTT: From ‘Euphoria Season 3’ to ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’123Hot PicksIran warWipro buyback planPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSTrump-Modi callSouth Delimitation ImpactAmit ShahPriyanka GandhiUK Flea Treatment RulesAlex ManningerCody RhodesCharlie Kirk ControversyTiger Woods
In the latest in a series of mysterious drive-by shootings at high-profile terror ideologues and commanders in Pakistan, Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza (67) was shot by unidentified gunmen in Lahore on Thursday. This marks the second assassination attempt on Hamza, a USdesignated terrorist, over the past year; he had survived a shooting in May 2025.The attack was reminiscent of a sequence in Bollywood blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar 2’ depicting the killing of Zahoor Mistry in Karachi by motorcycle-borne assailants. Hamza had stepped out of the office of News 24 (Pakistan) following a TV appearance along with Judge Nazir Ahmad Ghazi when two bikers, presumably locals aware of the area’s layout, fired multiple shots at his car near a bus stop before fleeing. Hamza was rushed to hospital with a gunshot injury to his shoulder.In the early 2000s, Hamza had been entrusted with setting up bases in India. He was among the terrorists allegedly involved in the 2005 attack on Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru.The attack, which comes amidst top Lashkar commanders announcing, through video messages, revenge for the destruction of their Muridke camp during last year’s Operation Sindoor, follows multiple killings of LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in recent times.LeT’s political wing PMML strongly condemned the attack, saying it reflected a failure of Pakistan govt. A letter seeking security was signed by LeT commander Saifullah Kasuri, Hafiz Talha Saeed, Hafiz Abdul Rauf, among others. They added that Hamza had brought together individuals from different schools of thought on a single platform, Tehreek-e-Hurmat-e-Rasool.Hamza was declared a global terrorist by US in 2012. The top LeT ideologue is referred to as ‘Afghan Mujahideen’ and is close to Hafiz Saeed and Abdul Rehman Makki, who had appointed him to Lashkar’s central committee.According to the US treasury department, Hamza actively maintained Lashkar’s relations with other groups under the guidance of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. In 2018, Saeed asked him to form another outfit named Jaish-e-Manqafa in the wake of the ban on Lashkar and Jamat-ud-Dawah.
