LeT Terrorist Abu Musa Kashmiri Sparks Outrage With Hate Speech in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
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A senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, Abu Musa Kashmiri, has triggered widespread outrage after delivering an inflammatory speech at a public gathering in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), where he openly incited violence against Hindus and claimed that the Kashmir issue could only be resolved through terrorism under the banner of so-called “jihad”.
The speech was delivered at an event held in Bahira village of Hajira tehsil in Rawalakot district, and a video of the address has since gone viral on social media platforms. In the footage, Kashmiri is seen addressing a gathering of supporters while extremist slogans advocating violence are raised from the crowd, prompting strong condemnation for explicit hate speech and calls for mass violence.
The public nature of the event and the absence of any visible restraint by local authorities have raised serious questions about the continued presence and activities of banned terror outfits in Pakistan-occupied territory.
Claims of Direct Communication With Pakistani Leadership
During his address, Abu Musa Kashmiri claimed that he had directly conveyed his extremist views to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior members of the Pakistani government. While these claims remain unverified, the statement has drawn attention due to Kashmiri’s senior position within terror-linked networks.
Abu Musa Kashmiri is associated with the Jammu Kashmir United Movement (JKUM), an organisation widely believed to function as a front for Lashkar-e-Taiba. Security analysts have long maintained that such groups operate openly in PoJK under different names despite international scrutiny.
Lashkar-e-Taiba’s Terror Network
Lashkar-e-Taiba, founded in the mid-1980s, is designated as a terrorist organisation by the United Nations, the United States, the United Kingdom, and several other countries. The group’s stated objective is to forcibly merge Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan through armed violence.
Despite Pakistan officially banning LeT in 2002 under international pressure, multiple intelligence assessments have pointed out that the organisation continues to operate through training camps, charities, schools, and front organisations, most notably Jamaat-ud-Dawa, which has also been designated by the UN as a LeT affiliate.
Record of Major Terror Attacks
LeT has been responsible for several high-profile terror attacks in India, most notably the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, in which 166 people were killed. The group has also been linked to multiple attacks targeting civilians, security forces, and minority communities over the years.
The latest speech comes amid heightened regional security concerns following the April 2025 Pahalgam massacre, where terrorists reportedly targeted Hindu tourists after identifying them by their religious identity. That attack had already raised alarms about the revival of targeted violence and extremist propaganda in the region.
International and Security Concerns
Security experts say the open delivery of such speeches in PoJK underscores the ongoing challenge of countering extremist ideology and terror financing networks operating across borders. Analysts warn that unchecked public incitement increases the risk of radicalisation and further violence, particularly when such messages are disseminated widely through social media.
Calls have grown for international bodies to take note of the incident and press for stronger action against terror infrastructure and hate-driven propaganda.
Our Thoughts
The public incitement of violence by a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba figure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir highlights a deeply troubling reality. Even decades after global terror designations and official bans, extremist networks continue to operate openly, delivering speeches that glorify violence and hatred. Such incidents not only threaten regional stability but also undermine global counter-terrorism efforts.
At a time when South Asia is already grappling with fragile security dynamics, allowing terror-linked figures to address public gatherings without consequence sends a dangerous signal. Addressing terrorism requires more than formal bans; it demands sustained political will, accountability, and concrete action against radical propaganda at every level.