Lashkar-e-Taiba founding member Amir Hamza shot in Lahore; condition critical

Lahore: Amir Hamza, one of the founding members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, has been shot by unknown gunmen in Lahore and has been admitted to the hospital after the attack. His condition is currently said to be critical. According to reports, some unknown assailants opened fire on him outside a news channel in Pakistan. 

Where was Amir Hamza shot?

According to reports, some unidentified attackers opened fire on Amir Hamza outside the office of a news channel in Lahore. He reportedly received multiple bullet injuries in this attack and was admitted to a nearby hospital immediately, where his condition remains critical.

No official statement has yet been issued by the hospital regarding his condition.

Who is Amir Hamza?

Amir Hamza, who has been linked to multiple terrorist activities, co founded Lashkar-e-Taiba along with terrorist Hafiz Saeed.

Amir Hamza is considered a veteran commander of the Afghan mujahideen. He is known among his followers for his combat skills as well as for writing numerous books. Within Lashkar, Amir Hamza's work involved raising funds, recruiting new people, and negotiating deals with other parties. 

Lashkar-e-Taiba has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States Treasury Department and Amir Hamza listed as a sanctioned terrorist.

It is claimed in Pakistan that he has not been active in Lashkar for several years. In 2018, Hamza distanced himself from Lashkar following allegations of financial irregularities at the Lashkar-affiliated Jamaat-ud-Dawa and Falah-e-Insaniyat Foundation. Hamza subsequently formed a separate faction called Jaish-e-Manqafa. He is believed to have maintained close contact with Saeed.