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Abu Qasim (militant)
Abu Qasim | |
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| 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 29 October 2015) was a Lashkar-e-Taiba commander[1] and Pakistani national,[2] who was mastermind behind 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 was active in the Kashmir Valley since 2009 and carried a cash reward of INR 20 lakh ₹2,000,000 (US$28,000) on his head.[4]
Qasim was a resident of Multan, Pakistan.[5] He was head of the Lashkar-e-Toiba's operations in Kashmir, was its seniormost commander and top strategist, and the main recruiter, as reported by Indian Express.[4]
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References[edit]
- ↑ Kumar, Hari (October 29, 2015). "Militant Leader Who Organized Attacks in Kashmir Valley Is Killed". The New York Times.
- ↑ Singh, Vijaitaa (August 5, 2015). "Udhampur attack: terrorists were from Pakistan". The Hindu.
- ↑ Ehsan, Mir (December 25, 2015). "Top Lashkar commander Abu Qasim, who plotted Udhampur attack shot". Indian Express.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ehsan, Mir (November 2, 2015). "What Abu Qasim's killing means for militancy and the Lashkar in Valley". Indian Express.
- ↑ Ashiq, Peerzada (2015-10-30). "Violent protests, shutdown in Kashmir over killing of Lashkar man". The Hindu. Retrieved 2015-12-29.
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