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NIA charges Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians

National Investigation Agency has charged Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, for his supposed involvement in Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives on April 22, 2025. Filed on July 6, 2026, this charge underscores Saeed's conspiracy from Pakistan and seeks to unveil the larger terrorist network backing these attacks.

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NIA charges Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians

Key Takeaways

  • Hafiz Saeed was charged on July 6, 2026, for his role in the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians on April 22, 2025.
  • The NIA's charge sheet against Saeed spans 1,597 pages, detailing extensive evidence of his alleged conspiracy.
  • Saeed is accused of violating the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967.
  • The NIA has classified both Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front as legal entities involved in the Pahalgam attack.
  • The investigation was initiated after a First Information Report was filed by local police in Anantnag, later transferred to the NIA.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally charged Hafiz Saeed,founder of Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT),for deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians on April 22,2025. Charges filed July 6,2026,in supplementary charge sheet to NIA Special Court in Jammu.

Agency detailed Saeed's alleged role in conspiracy from Pakistan,highlighting The Resistance Front (TRF),a proxy for LeT. Charges include violations of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023,and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967. NIA accuses Saeed of waging war against India,plotting terror from across border.

This charge sheet builds on massive 1,597-page document filed December 15, 2025. That named Sajid Jatt,a Pakistani handler,and three others killed in security operation July 2025 . Also accused two civilians of giving logistical support to attackers.

NIA classified both LeT and TRF as legal entities in planning and executing Pahalgam attack. After attack,local police in Anantnag filed First Information Report,handed to NIA by Union Home Ministry for deeper probe.

NIA aims to uncover full conspiracy extent tied to Pakistan,which it claims sponsors terrorism on Indian soil. Agency continues gathering evidence through scientific methods and ground examinations to build case against Saeed…

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