Abu Qasim (militant)
Abu Qasim | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Abdul Rahman |
| Died | 29 October 2015 Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Allegiance | Lashkar-e-Taiba |
| Rank | Commander |
Abu Qasim also known as Abdul Rahman (died on 29 October 2015) was a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander[1] and Pakistani national,[2] who was the mastermind behind the 2015 Udhampur terrorist attack. He was killed on 29 October 2015 in the Kulgam area of Kashmir, in a joint operation by Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army.[3] He had been active in the Kashmir Valley since 2009 and carried a cash reward of INR 20 lakh ₹2,000,000 (US$24,000) on his head.[4]
Qasim was a resident of Multan, Pakistan.[5] He was head of the Lashkar-e-Toiba's operations in Kashmir, its seniormost commander and top strategist, and the main recruiter, as reported by Indian Express.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kumar, Hari (29 October 2015). "Militant Leader Who Organized Attacks in Kashmir Valley Is Killed". The New York Times.
- ^ Singh, Vijaitaa (5 August 2015). "Udhampur attack: terrorists were from Pakistan". The Hindu.
- ^ Ehsan, Mir (25 December 2015). "Top Lashkar commander Abu Qasim, who plotted Udhampur attack shot". Indian Express.
- ^ a b Ehsan, Mir (2 November 2015). "What Abu Qasim's killing means for militancy and the Lashkar in Valley". Indian Express.
- ^ Ashiq, Peerzada (30 October 2015). "Violent protests, shutdown in Kashmir over killing of Lashkar man". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
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