Lashkar commander threatens to break ‘India into pieces’ at Lahore event

A senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander has issued open threats against India, calling for attacks on major cities, during a public event in Lahore, once again highlighting concerns over the continued presence of banned extremist groups in Pakistan, as per reports.

Syed Abdul Rehman Naqvi, a top operative of the proscribed outfit, allegedly made the remarks while addressing a gathering organised to mark Pakistan’s ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’. Several political figures were reportedly present at the event.

According to viral videos, Naqvi threatened violence against cities including Delhi and Agra and reiterated calls to “liberate” Kashmir. He also vowed to break India into “pieces”, invoking militant rhetoric from a public platform rather than operating clandestinely.

Naqvi heads the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), which is widely considered a political front for Lashkar-e-Taiba, the terror group responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks. During his speech, Naqvi referred to the “sacrifices” of LeT members and said they should not be allowed to go in vain.

Naqvi is known to be close to LeT founder Hafiz Saeed and his son Hafiz Talha Saeed. Lashkar-e-Taiba is banned in Pakistan but continues to draw international scrutiny over its alleged links with political and religious platforms in the country.

The event reportedly featured repeated references to Kashmir, with speakers taking pledges to “free” the region, a move that Indian officials have said underlines Pakistan’s continued tolerance of extremist elements.

The development comes amid reports that the outfit is attempting to reorganise following damage to its infrastructure, including its headquarters in Muridke, during India’s Operation Sindoor. The operation targeted nine terror camps after the Pahalgam terror attack last year that killed 26 people.

As per reports, Pakistan has repeatedly denied supporting terrorist groups operating against India.