Makki’s death: Accountability for terrorism must continue

SAGAR SHIRODKAR via email | DECEMBER 29, 2024, 01:33 AM IST

The recent news of Abdul Rehman Makki's mysterious death in Pakistan has created buzz in global security circles. Makki, the brother-in-law of Hafiz Saeed and a key conspirator behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, reportedly died of a "cardiac arrest". He had been on the UN's terrorism watchlist and had a $2 million bounty placed on his head by the US.

While his death may instill fear among Pakistani terror networks, especially within Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), it does not diminish the urgency of holding accountable those responsible for the Mumbai attacks. Even if Makki's death affects the LeT's operational hierarchy, the need for continued vigilance and justice for the victims remains paramount.

This incident serves as a reminder that the fight against terrorism must not cease, and that accountability is crucial to preventing such tragedies in the future.

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