NIA Charges LeT Founder Hafiz Saeed in 2025 Pahalgam Terror Attack
On July 6, 2026, India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary charge sheet naming Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), as an accused in the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The charge sheet, supported by scientific evidence, details Pakistan's conspiracy and Saeed's role, charging him with waging war against India. A non-bailable warrant was issued on July 8, 2026, as Saeed evades arrest in Pakistan.
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Indian NIA Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against LeT Founder Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam Attack Case
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jammu has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed, the Pakistan-based founder of the proscribed terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), in connection with the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. The order was passed on July 8, 2026, two days after the NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet against Saeed. Saeed, 76, designated a global terrorist by India and the United States, is also considered the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. He has been charged in both his personal capacity and as chief of LeT and its proxy front, The Resistance Front (TRF), under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The NIA informed the court that Saeed, a resident of Sargodha, Pakistan, is deliberately evading arrest. The warrant has been forwarded to the Deputy Inspector General of NIA Jammu for execution. The Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2025, killed 26 people, mostly tourists.
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India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet naming Hafiz Saeed, chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as the mastermind behind a brutal terror attack in the high-altitude meadows of Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. The chargesheet is backed by scientific evidence, and India has responded with military and diplomatic retaliation, including operations named Operation Mahadev and Operation Sindoor. The article questions why Saeed, a global terrorist, has evaded justice for decades and whether international pressure will force his extradition. The report highlights the cross-border nature of the attack and India's efforts to hold the perpetrators accountable.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary charge sheet on July 6, 2026, naming Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as an accused in the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The charge sheet, filed before the NIA Special Court in Jammu, details Pakistan's conspiracy and Saeed's role, supported by scientific investigation and on-ground evidence. LeT and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF) were charged as legal entities for planning, facilitating, and executing the attack. Saeed faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967, including waging war against India. The original 1,597-page charge sheet, filed in December 2025, had named Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt and three killed terrorists. Two arrested civilians who allegedly provided logistics were also previously charged. The case was transferred to NIA by the Union Home Ministry after initial police investigation.
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On July 6, 2026, India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed formal charges against Hafiz Saeed, the founder and chief of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and its proxy organization The Resistance Front (TRF) in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack. The chargesheet was filed in a court, marking a significant legal step in holding the perpetrators accountable. The attack, which occurred in the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir, is part of ongoing cross-border terrorism concerns between India and Pakistan. The NIA's action underscores India's efforts to target the leadership of LeT and its affiliates, which have been designated as terrorist entities by India and several other countries.
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On July 6, 2026, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a supplementary charge sheet naming Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), as an accused in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The charge sheet, filed before the NIA Special Court in Jammu, details Pakistan's conspiracy and Saeed's role, supported by scientific and on-ground evidence. Saeed is charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967, including charges of waging war against India. The original 1,597-page charge sheet had previously named Pakistani handler Sajid Jatt, three killed terrorists, and two logistics providers. The NIA continues investigating the complete conspiracy by Pakistan in sponsoring cross-border terrorism.
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