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LeT operative involved in 26/11 Mumbai attack dies in Pak; poisoning speculated
Published 9 August 2026 ยท local
In a puzzling incident, a prominent Lashkar-e-Taiba member, Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz, was found dead in Islamabad on August 8. Known for his role in
In a puzzling incident, a prominent Lashkar-e-Taiba member, Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz, was found dead in Islamabad on August 8. Known for his role in orchestrating the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Aziz collapsed near a mosque after a meal at an unfamiliar restaurant. While the exact cause of death is still being investigated, the possibility of poisoning has not been ruled out, prompting close scrutiny from regional intelligence.
Published: August 10, 2026 โข 2:41 AM IST ยท Updated: August 10, 2026 โข 3:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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In a puzzling incident, a prominent Lashkar-e-Taiba member, Qari Saeed Abdul Aziz, was found dead in Islamabad on August 8. Known for his role in orchestrating the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Aziz collapsed near a mosque after a meal at an unfamiliar restaurant.
While the exact cause of death is still being investigated, the possibility of poisoning has not been ruled out, prompting close scrutiny from regional intelligence.