NIA court issues arrest warrant against Pakistan-based LeT ‘commander’ Saifullah for his role in attacks in J&K
The Central agency says Saifullah is a key figure in the terror outfit’s operations and has remained active for over two decades; he is linked to last year’s Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed
A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued by a Jammu court against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Saifullah, who is suspected of involvement in several high-profile attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the 2025 Pahalgam attack. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) stated that due to Saifullah's elusiveness, a general warrant of arrest was issued.
Saifullah, a resident of Changa Manga village in Kasur, Pakistan, is accused of operating from Pakistan and supplying weapons, funds, and guidance to terrorists in the Kashmir Valley. The NIA claimed to have dismantled a significant LeT module earlier in the year, led by Pakistani terrorist Abdullah, and arrested him along with accomplices.
Telegram IDs linked to Saifullah were found, revealing his role in directing attacks on security forces, civilians, and government establishments. Saifullah, known by multiple aliases, has been active in terror activities for over two decades and served as a commander for LeT between 2005 and 2007 in Kulgam district. The court has forwarded the warrant to the Senior Superintendent of Police in Kulgam, where the last known address of Saifullah is believed to be located.
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