AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan’s handling of terrorism, revealing that Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, became a father while officially incarcerated in Pakistan. Speaking at an Indian community event in Algeria, Owaisi accused Islamabad of sheltering terrorists, fueling instability in South Asia.
Owaisi’s Key Allegations Against Pakistan
- Lakhvi’s Preferential Treatment: Owaisi claimed that Pakistan allowed Lakhvi to father a child while in prison, highlighting the country’s leniency toward UN-proscribed terrorists.
- Call for FATF Grey List Reinstatement: He urged the global community to place Pakistan back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List, arguing that terror incidents in India would decline if stricter financial monitoring was enforced.
- Pakistan’s Ideological Links to Global Terrorism: Owaisi likened Pakistan-backed terror groups to Daesh and Al-Qaeda, stating that their misuse of religious ideology poses a threat to world peace.
Geopolitical Impact and India’s Diplomatic Push
Owaisi’s remarks come amid India’s intensified diplomatic outreach, following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22. India responded with Operation Sindoor, a targeted military strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Future Outlook and Global Response
With India advocating for Pakistan’s return to the FATF Grey List, international pressure on Islamabad’s terror financing policies is expected to increase. Owaisi’s statements reinforce India’s stance on counterterrorism, urging global leaders to take decisive action.
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