Lashkar terrorist behind major attacks in India shot dead in Pakistan's Sindh
PTC News Desk: In a significant development, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist who was behind several major attacks in India was shot dead in Pakistan's Sindh province.
Saifullah Khalid who was accused of orchestrating several high-profile terror attacks in India was attacked by some unknown assailants in Matli city of Badin district in Shind.
Khalid was a key conspirator in three major attacks: the 2005 Indian Science Congress (ISC) attack in Bangalore, the 2006 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur and the 2008 CRPF camp assault in Rampur.
The attacks were carried out over a span of three years which claimed several lives and marked Lashkar's massive escalation on Indian soil. He isbelieved to have coordinated the attacks from Nepal while maintaining a low profile. He had played a crucial role in the attacks starting from recruitment to providing logistical support to perpetrators.
Last week, three more Lashkar terrorists, including 'Operations Commander' Shahid Kuttay, were killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir's Shopian district.
- With inputs from agencies
