India’s Most Wanted Terrorist Shot Dead in Pakistan

Abu Saifulla, a senior terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and one of India’s most wanted fugitives, was shot dead in Pakistan’s Sindh province. He had played a central role in planning and executing several terrorist attacks in India. Unidentified armed assailants reportedly opened fire on Abu Saifulla in Matli town on Sunday afternoon, killing him on the spot. According to initial information, he was attacked near a junction after stepping out of his residence, suggesting a meticulously planned assault.

The incident lends weight to India's long-standing assertion that Pakistan has become a safe haven for terrorists. It has also raised serious questions about the security situation within Pakistan, particularly in areas where the government is assumed to exercise control.

Abu Saifulla, also known as Rajavulla Nizamani, was believed to be receiving indirect protection from elements within the Pakistani establishment. Indian intelligence agencies have for years accused him of operating freely within Pakistan, raising funds for anti-India operations and recruiting youth into terrorism.

He is alleged to have been the chief conspirator behind the 2006 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur, Maharashtra—an incident that caused widespread shock across the country. He was also suspected of involvement in the 2001 attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, and the 2005 terrorist attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru.

Indian security agencies have repeatedly claimed that Abu Saifulla was instrumental in coordinating cross-border terrorism activities while enjoying protection within Pakistan. His death is being seen as a significant setback to Lashkar-e-Taiba and is expected to impact the group’s operational capabilities.