LeT Terrorist Abu Saiullah, Mastermind Behind 3 Major Attacks in India, Eliminated in Pakistan’s Sindh

In a major development in the global fight against terrorism, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Abu Saiullah, a key conspirator behind three significant terror attacks on Indian soil, was eliminated in Pakistan’s Sindh province. The dreaded militant was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in what security experts suspect to be a targeted assassination linked to internal rivalries or a strategic takedown. His death marks a serious setback for the LeT terror infrastructure operating from Pakistani territory.

Abu Saiullah, also known by the alias Abu Qatal Sindhi, had long been on India’s most-wanted list for his involvement in orchestrating brutal terror attacks across Jammu and Kashmir. Security and intelligence agencies had previously linked him to the 2023 Rajouri terror attack, in which gunmen opened fire on civilians, killing seven and wounding several others. The attack left a deep scar on the peaceful local population and was widely condemned across the country.

He was also the mastermind behind the horrific 2024 Reasi bus attack, which targeted Hindu pilgrims returning from the revered Shiv Khori shrine in Jammu. In that incident, nine innocent people were killed and over 40 others were injured when the bus was ambushed and pushed into a gorge after a targeted shooting. The incident drew national outrage and heightened pressure on Indian authorities to intensify counter-terror operations.

The third major attack attributed to Saiullah was the Poonch ambush in late 2024, where heavily armed terrorists targeted army personnel in a well-planned assault. The attack resulted in multiple casualties and showcased the continued threat posed by Pakistan-based militant handlers and infiltrators.

According to intelligence sources, Abu Saiullah was not only a field operative but a senior planner in LeT’s cross-border operations. He was deeply involved in radicalizing and recruiting youth, coordinating arms supply through drones across the Line of Control, and providing strategic support to proxy outfits such as The Resistance Front (TRF) and People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF). These shadow groups were used to mask LeT’s direct involvement in attacks while maintaining plausible deniability for Pakistan.

Reports suggest that Saiullah was eliminated while traveling in an unmarked vehicle in Sindh. Eyewitnesses in the area reported hearing multiple rounds of gunfire. By the time local law enforcement reached the scene, Saiullah and his aide were already dead. The identity of the assailants remains unknown, sparking speculation about an internal purge within terror outfits or possible action from rival groups or intelligence-backed operatives.

The Indian security establishment has welcomed the development but remains cautious. Senior officials noted that while his elimination is a significant achievement, terror outfits like LeT are quick to fill leadership gaps. Vigilance must remain high, and regional as well as international cooperation in intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism efforts must continue.

Abu Saiullah’s death may bring some sense of closure to the victims of his terror, but the broader battle against extremism and state-sponsored terrorism continues.