Pathankot Attack Mastermind Shahid Latif Assassinated in Pakistan
Shahid Latif, the mastermind behind the 2016 Pathankot attack and a key figure in the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist group, was reportedly killed by unknown gunmen in Sialkot, Pakistan. Latif, one of India’s most-wanted terrorists, faced charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Local reports suggest that he was shot at point-blank range by unidentified assailants believed to be locals. Latif, associated with militant groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, had a history of involvement in terrorism. Arrested in Jammu in 1994 in a case related to drugs and terrorism, he spent 11 years in an Indian jail. In 2010, Latif and 24 other terrorists were released as part of India’s efforts to normalize relations with Pakistan, responding to demands made by Masood Azhar. The 47-year-old Pakistani militant, hailing from Gujranwala, was actively involved in supporting militancy in Kashmir, facilit...