FAISALABAD, Pakistan –– The death of Azam Cheema, intelligence chief of the militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), has sparked uncertainty and suspicion within Pakistan's extremist circles. While officially reported as a heart attack, Cheema's sudden passing at 70 has many questioning the true cause.
Lashkar-e-Toiba is a Pakistan-based organization notorious for its violent acts against India. The group is infamous for the devastating 2008 Mumbai attacks, a coordinated assault that left 166 people dead and continues to scar the city.
Cheema's death is the latest in a string of mysterious killings targeting anti-India terrorists in Pakistan. Jihadist groups suspect a hidden hand at work, while Pakistan points the finger at Indian intelligence agencies. India, however, denies any involvement.
Azam Cheema played a crucial role in orchestrating the horrific Mumbai attacks. The mastermind behind the operation, most-wanted terrorist Hafiz Saeed, remains free. With key figures now dying under questionable circumstances, the mystery of who is behind these deaths deepens, fueling further tension in the region.