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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Who was Abu Saiullah, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror mastermind behind RSS, IISc attacks shot dead in Pakistan
, a senior (LeT) terrorist linked to three major terror attacks in India, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Sindh province on Sunday. Saiullah was under security cover provided by the Pakistani government and had been living in Matli, Sindh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to reports, he left his residence on Sunday afternoon and was fatally shot near a crossing. The identities of the attackers remain unknown. The killing of Abu Saiullah comes days after the Indian Army's , in which nearly 100 terrorists were neutralised. Among those killed were high-value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudasir Ahmed. The recent surge in targeted operations has also included strikes on terror headquarters like Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke and Jaish-e-Mohammed's centre in Bahawalpur. Saiullah's death, though not officially claimed by any group, has raised questions about internal rivalries, intelligence failures, or silent crackdowns by Pakistan under international pressure. Who was Abu Saiullah? Abu Saiullah, whose real name was Razaullah Nizamani , was a senior operative of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. , was a senior operative of the Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. He masterminded the 2006 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The attack involved heavily armed terrorists who planned a large-scale strike but were intercepted by police. He played a key role in the 2005 shooting at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, where a professor was killed and several others injured in India's first-ever terror attack on a scientific institution. He was also involved in the 2001 attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, which left seven personnel dead.


Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani killed by unidentified gunmen in Sindh
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani alias Abu Saiullah, who was the brain behind the 2006 attack on the RSS headquarters, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Sindh province of Pakistan on Sunday, officials here said. Nizamani, who had been provided security by the Pakistani government, had left his residence at Matli in Sindh this afternoon and he was gunned down by assailants near a crossing, the officials said. Besides masterminding the attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters at Nagpur, the Lashkar operative was involved in the Indian Institute of Science attack of 2005 in Bengaluru and the terror strike at a CRPF camp at Rampur in 2001.


The Hindu
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani killed by unidentified gunmen in Sindh
'Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani alias Abu Saiullah, who was the brain behind the 2006 attack on the RSS headquarters, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Sindh province of Pakistan on Sunday (May 18, 2025),' officials in New Delhi said. 'Nizamani, who had been provided security by the Pakistani Government, had left his residence at Matli in Sindh on May 18 afternoon, and he was gunned down by assailants near a crossing,' the officials said. Besides masterminding the attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters at Nagpur, the Lashkar operative was involved in the Indian Institute of Science attack of 2005 in Bengaluru and the terror strike at a CRPF camp at Rampur in 2001.


Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Top 5 news of the day: LeT terrorist killed in Pakistan, Hyderabad fire kills 17, US rejects Indian mangoes & more
NEW DELHI: A deadly blaze in a densely populated area of Hyderabadleft multiple families devastated, raising serious questions about safety enforcement in mixed-use buildings, became one of the top news of Sunday. In a major development, IMFintensified its bailout terms for Pakistan, setting stricter economic benchmarks. Also in Pakistan, a top LeT terrorist was eliminated by unknown assailant. Meanwhile, India's flagship fruit export faces unexpected hurdles at major US ports,incurring heavy losses due to the product being rejected. And on the global athletics stage, a historic performance by Neeraj Chopra caught the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi . Here are the top 5 news of the day: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Complete protection with iPru All-in-one Term Plan ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Top LeT terrorist Abu Saiullah, behind 3 major attacks on India, eliminated in Pakistan's Sindh Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Razaullah Nizamani alias Abu Saiullah, who was behind three big attacks in India was killed by unidentified assailant in Pakistan's Sindh province, PTI reported citing officials on Sunday. Abu played a central role in orchestrating three significant terror attacks in India. Read full story 17 killed in fire at building near Hyderabad's Charminar; PM Narendra Modi condoles deaths At least 17 people, including eight children were killed in a massive fire that engulfed a building in Gulzar Houz, near Charminar, housing both residential and commercial units. In a post on X, PM Narendra Modi said, 'Deeply anguished by the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Hyderabad, Telangana. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon," while the PMO later confirmed that compensation would be provided to the victims. Read full story After India raises red flag, IMF issues warning & sets 11 new conditions for Pakistan bailout The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly expanded its bailout program requirements for Pakistan, adding 11 new conditions and bringing the total to 50 structural benchmarks and conditions. According to the Express Tribune, among the key new requirements, Pakistan must secure parliamentary approval for a Rs 17.6 trillion budget, implement higher debt servicing surcharges on electricity bills, and remove restrictions on the import of used cars older than three years. Read full story Forced to destroy! US rejects 15 mango shipments from India, exporters estimate losses of $500,000 US authorities have rejected no fewer than 15 mango shipments from India at various airports, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Atlanta, due to documentation irregularities. The exporters faced the choice of either destroying the fruit in the US or sending it back to India. Given the perishable nature of mangoes and the substantial costs involved in return shipping, all exporters opted to dispose of the mango shipments locally. Read full story
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18-05-2025
- Politics
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Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist behind 2006 RSS HQ attack shot dead in Pakistan by unidentified gunmen
LashkareTaiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani alias Abu Saiullah, who was the brain behind the 2006 attack on the RSS headquarters, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Sindh province of Pakistan, officials here said. read more Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Razaullah Nizamani alias Abu Saiullah, who was the brain behind the 2006 attack on the RSS headquarters, was killed by unidentified gunmen in Sindh province of Pakistan, officials here said. Nizamani, who had been provided security by the Pakistani government, had left his residence at Matli in Sindh this afternoon and he was gunned down by assailants near a crossing, the officials said. Besides masterminding the attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters at Nagpur, the Lashkar operative was involved in the Indian Institute of Science attack of 2005 in Bengaluru and the terror strike at a CRPF camp at Rampur in 2001. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD With inputs from agencies