LeT Figure Sheikh Yousaf Afridi Assassinated

Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a prominent Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) figure and close associate of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Landi Kotal, Pakistan — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The incident occurred on Sunday, with assailants opening indiscriminate fire on Afridi. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but local authorities in Pakistan have launched an investigation. Afridi was known for his role in recruitment and coordination of LeT activities in Pakistan — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This killing follows another attack a week prior in Lahore, where Amir Hamza, a founding leader of LeT, suffered bullet injuries. Hafiz Saeed, the leader of LeT, has been imprisoned since 2019 on terror financing charges. The events highlight ongoing security challenges and militant activities in Pakistan's northwestern regions.