By Ravi Singh Published: Wednesday, December 27, 2024
Abdul Rehman Makki death: Abdul Rehman Makki, a senior leader of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and a key figure behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has reportedly passed away in Pakistan. His death signifies the end of a notorious chapter in global terrorism, as he was widely regarded as one of the masterminds behind numerous attacks targeting India.
The 26/11 Mumbai Attacks and Abdul Rehman Makki’s Role
The 2008 Mumbai attacks by Lashkar-e-Taiba are still one of the deadliest terror incidents in India’s history, killing 166 and injuring hundreds. Abdul Rehman Makki is said to have played a crucial role in planning and coordinating the attacks.
The operation involved ten heavily armed terrorists who infiltrated Mumbai by sea, launching simultaneous attacks on multiple high-profile locations, including:
- The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
- Oberoi Trident Hotel
- Nariman House (Chabad House)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST)
Makki collaborated with the other key LeT operative, Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, in planning the attacks. Even after overwhelming evidence, Pakistan did not act against the perpetrators and even released Lakhvi, who was detained for a short period of time.
Role of Makki in Lashkar-e-Taiba
Abdul Rehman Makki was closely tied to the functioning of the LeT due to being Hafiz Saeed’s brother-in-law. He worked as deputy to Saeed in which he monitored recruitment, radicalization, and terror funding. Makki also presented anti-India speeches for the public in order to provoke hatred among the public across the country.
In 2004, Makki published a book wherein he has been known to defend the attacks by fedayeen, labeling it as acts of religious rituals rather than suicide attacks. Makki’s involvement in terrorist activities made him a global terrorist for both the United Nations and the United States. He was among the most wanted terrorists in India, and Interpol issued a Red Corner Notice against him.
In 2019, the Pakistani government placed Makki under house arrest in Lahore. A year later, he was convicted of terror financing and sentenced to prison. Despite these measures, Makki continued to remain influential within extremist circles.
Makki had been unwell in recent months, reportedly suffering from complications related to high blood sugar. He was receiving treatment in Lahore before succumbing to his illness on December 27, 2024.
Makki’s Legacy: A Notorious Terrorist Leader
Makki’s death closes a dark chapter in the history of global terrorism. However, the scars of his actions, particularly the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, continue to haunt India. His connections with other terror outfits, including the Taliban and al-Qaeda, highlight the transnational nature of extremist networks.
As India and the global community remember the victims of his atrocities, Makki’s death is a reminder of the ongoing need to combat terrorism and bring its perpetrators to justice.
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