Recent reports from Pakistan indicate that a senior Jamaat-ud-Dawa leader was attacked by unidentified assailants in Jhelum, Punjab province. Social media sources claim that Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was killed in this attack. However, official confirmation is still awaited.

According to initial information, Saeed's nephew and close associate, Nadeem, was killed in the attack. Later updates suggested that Saeed himself was critically injured and succumbed to his wounds. However, conflicting reports have emerged, with some sources asserting that he is alive. His son, Talha Saeed, reportedly stated that his father was safe but sounded distressed while confirming his nephew’s death.

Local authorities in Jhelum have heightened security, restricting movement near the main hospital, fueling further speculation. Some unverified reports suggest that a high-profile member of Jamaat-ud-Dawa was targeted while traveling in the region. After the attack, he was taken to an undisclosed location, and authorities have withheld further details.

In a related incident, Maulana Kashif Ali, associated with the political wing of Lashkar-e-Taiba, was recently shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Reports indicate that Kashif Ali was Hafiz Saeed’s brother-in-law, and he was attacked outside his residence by unidentified gunmen.

While Pakistani media remains largely silent on Saeed’s fate, speculation is rife on social media regarding his possible demise