Lashkar co-founder Amir Hamza injured in accident at home in Lahore, hospitalised

Banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza was injured in an accident at his residence in Lahore and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.

Sources familiar with the matter confirmed that Hamza, one of LeT's 17 founding members, sustained injuries due to an accident inside his home. Several reports on social media said that he suffered gunshot injuries. However, investigations revealed that this speculation is false.

Amir Hamza is a veteran of the Afghan mujahideen and has long been described as a key ideologue of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Known for his fiery speeches and prolific writings, he was once the editor of LeT’s official publication and has authored several books, including Qafila Da'wat aur Shahadat in 2002 (Caravan of Proselytising and Martydom).

The United States Treasury Department has designated Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terrorist organisation and lists Amir Hamza as a sanctioned terrorist. He is believed to have served on LeT’s central committee and played a critical role in fundraising, recruitment, and negotiations for the release of detained militants.

In 2018, following financial crackdowns on LeT-affiliated charities Jamaat-ud-Dawah and Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation by Pakistani authorities, Hamza reportedly distanced himself from Lashkar. He subsequently founded a splinter group named Jaish-e-Manqafa, allegedly to continue militant operations, including in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to Indian media, this group is functioning freely within Pakistan and that Hamza remains in close contact with LeT leadership.

At the time of filing this report, no official statement has been issued by Pakistani authorities regarding Hamza's condition.