Terrorist Abu Qatal, mastermind of Reasi bus attack, Hafiz Saeed’s close Ally, killed

Abu Qatal died in Pakistan while holding close relations with Hafiz Saeed who orchestrated the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Katal earned fame due to his initiatives behind numerous terror strikes against India which made his demise a key achievement against terrorism.

Katal participated in significant terrorist operations

Katal Sindhi whose nom de guerre is Katal participated in significant terrorist operations starting with the Reasi bomb blast of 2017 and ending with the attack against pilgrims using a bus in Jammu and Kashmir during 2023. Two unknown shooters in Pakistan executed Qatal by conducting a killing while he was driving his car. Indian agencies concluded their long pursuit after executing Katal through death. The intensified hunt for Katal had placed him on India’s most-wanted terrorist list because he led the execution and planning of terrorist attacks within the area.

June 9 2023 deadly Shiv Khori bus terror attack

According to media reports Qatal emerged as a prominent leader of violent activities in Jammu and Kashmir through his role in the attack on civilians during the 2017 Reasi bomb assault. The terrorist leader was responsible for both the June 9 2023 deadly Shiv Khori bus terror attack and the similar incident that targeted civilians near the temple in Reasi. This powerful explosion quickly traveled through the area to demonstrate Katal's power as a terror operator.

Deputy of Hafiz Saeed the LeT assigned Katal

As a favored deputy of Hafiz Saeed the LeT assigned Katal to take command of its operational activities. During his period as LeT leader the organization executed multiple terror attacks across Jammu and Kashmir. His ability to direct attacks along with his recruitment of terrorists and organization of cross-border infiltration türned him into an essential player for Pakistan's current regional terrorist operations.

Self-proclaimed leader of the Lashkar-e-Taiba's

Qatal served as self-proclaimed leader of the Lashkar-e-Taiba's most fundamental training center at Khureta launch pad situated within District Kotli of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). During his time in charge this LeT facility developed into an important operation center conducting military attacks at Rajouri-Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Katal facilitated LeT terrorist infiltration into those sectors by executing drone operations that transported weapons and ammunition.

LeT terrorist infiltration

Through his command abilities Katal directed important terrorist strikes that occurred in the Rajouri-Poonch border regions. The Bhatia Durian attack against an army vehicle happened in April 2023 under Katal’s direct command according to evidence from Nisar’s arrested admission after his capture from Surankote Poonch.

Jammu and Kashmir operations in the early 2000s

During his Jammu and Kashmir operations in the early 2000s Qatal cultivated extensive contacts which enabled him to bring terror activities back to existence after returning to Pakistan. The top leadership position at LeT led him to receive Hafiz Saeed's full trust as he directly operated under Sajid Jutt who commanded from Rawalpindi.