Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz dies in Islamabad
Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz, a senior commander of the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, died under suspicious circumstances in Islamabad, Pakistan. Aziz collapsed at the entrance of the Quba Mosque shortly after eating at a restaurant. While the exact cause of death remains under investigation, authorities and reports are examining the possibility of poisoning. Aziz was known for managing support for the families of militants killed in Jammu and Kashmir.
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What Happened
Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz, a senior commander of the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, died in Islamabad on August 8. Reports indicate that Aziz visited an unfamiliar restaurant for a meal before heading to the Quba Mosque for prayers. Upon arriving at the entrance of the mosque, he collapsed and died at the scene. The exact cause of his death has not been officially confirmed, though investigations are ongoing.
Aziz was responsible for managing a department within Lashkar-e-Taiba that provided financial and logistical support to the families of militants killed during encounters in Jammu and Kashmir. His death follows recent claims by Lashkar-e-Taiba members regarding the deaths of several of their associates in Pakistan. Regional intelligence agencies are currently scrutinizing the incident amid speculation regarding potential poisoning.
Key Facts
- Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz was a senior commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba.Source not recorded
- The incident occurred at the Quba Mosque in Islamabad.Source not recorded
- Aziz collapsed and died at the entrance of the mosque.Source not recorded
- Aziz had eaten at a restaurant shortly before his death.Source not recorded
- Aziz managed support for families of militants killed in Jammu and Kashmir.Source not recorded
- The cause of death is currently under investigation with poisoning being considered.Source not recorded
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