Pakistan has significantly escalated security measures for Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 civilian lives. Sources indicate that the security detail around Saeed’s Lahore residence has been intensified, with a 24-hour deployment of armed personnel from the Pakistan Armed Forces and enhanced surveillance systems, including CCTV with gesture detection technology, monitoring the vicinity.
The Pahalgam attack, the deadliest in the region since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was claimed by the militant group Kashmir Resistance, believed to be a front for Pakistan-based organisations like LeT. In response, India has downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, and closed its main border crossing, accusing Pakistan of supporting cross-border terrorism.
Despite being in custody since 2019 and serving a 78-year sentence for terror financing, Saeed’s security has been a focal point for Pakistani authorities. His residence in Lahore’s Johar Town has been designated a temporary sub-jail, and he is often accompanied by heavy security, including ex-SSG commandos. The heightened security measures follow a series of attacks on Saeed’s close associates, including the murder of his trusted handler Abu Qatal in March, which have caused panic within the LeT ranks.
Saeed’s son, Talha Saeed, has also been a prominent figure, delivering provocative speeches and demanding his father’s release. In a rally held in Lahore, Talha vowed to “liberate Kashmir from India at any cost,” calling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “devil” and dismissing the global designation of LeT as a terrorist organisation as “Modi’s propaganda.”
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. World leaders, including those from the US, UK, and China, have condemned the Pahalgam attack and urged restraint. Analysts warn that any military response could escalate tensions further between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
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