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Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani killed by unidentified gunmen in Sindh • May 18, 2025, 4:58 AM ET (The Hindu)
Amit Shah Says Op Sindoor Destroyed Terror HQs In Pakistan, Sent Strong Message Against Terrorism • May 17, 2025, 10:05 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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Also Known As Lashkar-e-Tayyiba • Lashkar-e-Toiba • LeT
Date c. 1989 - present
Areas Of Involvement Islam • terrorism • extremism
Related People Hafiz Muhammad Saeed

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