Hafiz Saeed’s close aide shot dead in Pakistan
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 00:51 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a key figure in the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror group and close aide to Hafiz Saeed, has been shot dead in Pakistan. He was involved in recruitment and coordination of terror activities.
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