Hafiz Saeed’s Son Vows to ‘Liberate’ Kashmir

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

Hafiz Saeed’s son, Talha Saeed, vowed to “liberate Kashmir.” He addressed a rally in Lahore. He attacked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He demanded the release of his father from jail. He denied that Lashkar-e-Taiba is a terrorist organization.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Hafiz Talha Saeed, son of 2008 Mumbai attack mastermind, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, delivered a provocative speech at a rally in Lahore on Pakistan’s so-called ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ on February 5, demanding release of his jailed father and vowed to “liberate Kashmir from India at any cost.” The rally was a show of support for Hafiz Saeed.

Addressing the gathering, Talha launched a scathing attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “shaitan”(devil). “I want to warn PM Modi that Kashmir belongs to Muslims, and we will take Kashmir from you. It will be a part of Pakistan Muslim India soon,” Talha said. His rhetoric mirrors his father’s anti-India sentiments.

He further dismissed the global designation of LeT as a terrorist organisation, claiming it was merely “Modi’s propaganda” to malign his father. This denial of LeT’s terrorist activities is a common tactic used by Saeed’s supporters.

Talha also demanded that the Pakistani government review its policy and release Hafiz Saeed from prison. The crowd and those on stage echoed his demand, chanting slogans in support of the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) founder. The support for Saeed within Pakistan remains a concern.

“Hafiz Saeed is not guilty; why is he suffering in jail?” Talha questioned, attempting to justify his father’s actions. The attempt to portray Saeed as innocent is misleading.

Hafiz Saeed, the founder of LeT and Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), has been a key figure in orchestrating terrorist attacks against India, including 26/11 Mumbai attacks. He was sentenced to 78 years in prison in multiple terror financing cases in Pakistan, with an additional 31-year sentence handed down in 2022. These convictions highlight Saeed’s role in terrorism.

In 2012, the United States announced a $10 million bounty for information leading to Saeed’s arrest. Both the US and the United Nations have designated LeT and JuD as terrorist organizations, banning their operations. The international community has condemned Saeed’s actions.

Despite global pressure, Pakistan has continued to provide a platform for extremist elements. In the 2024 Pakistani general elections, Talha Saeed contested from Lahore’s NA-122 constituency. He was fielded by Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), a party backed by his father Hafiz Saeed. However, he suffered a humiliating defeat, securing only 2,041 votes and finishing sixth.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

Hafiz Saeed‘s son vowed to ‘liberate’ Kashmir. He attacked Modi. He demanded his father’s release. He denied LeT is a terror group.

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