Amir Hamza, co-founder of the banned militant organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was shot at by unidentified gunmen in Lahore, Pakistan, in a targeted attack that has raised fresh concerns over internal security and militant rivalries in the region.<\/p>\n
The incident took place when Hamza was leaving a local television channel office after a media appearance. According to reports, two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on his vehicle before fleeing the scene. He was injured in the attack and was taken to a nearby hospital, where his condition is reported to be serious but stable.<\/p>\n
The attack is being seen as the second attempt on Hamza\u2019s life within a short span, highlighting growing instability surrounding high-profile figures linked to militant networks in Pakistan. Security forces have launched an investigation, but no group has claimed responsibility so far.<\/p>\n
Amir Hamza is considered a key ideologue and founding member of LeT and has long been associated with the organisation\u2019s recruitment, fundraising, and propaganda activities. He has also been designated by international authorities as a sanctioned individual due to his role in militant operations.<\/p>\n
The latest attack has intensified speculation about internal power struggles or targeted eliminations within extremist networks operating in the region. Analysts suggest that repeated attacks on senior figures indicate either deep factional conflict or external pressure on militant structures.<\/p>\n
Authorities in Lahore have tightened security in sensitive areas while investigations continue into the identity of the attackers and their possible motives. The incident adds to a series of violent episodes targeting individuals linked to banned organisations in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Amir Hamza, co-founder of the banned militant organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was shot at by unidentified gunmen in Lahore, Pakistan, in a targeted attack that has raised fresh concerns over internal security and militant rivalries in the region. The incident took place when Hamza was leaving a local television channel office after a media appearance. According […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":38140,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[3964,3061,3963,3965],"class_list":["post-38141","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-international","tag-amirhamza","tag-cliq-latest","tag-lahoreshooting","tag-let"],"yoast_head":"\n