New Delhi, Jan 11 (NationPress) In a shocking revelation that sheds light on the alleged profound connections between the Pakistan Army and outlawed terrorist organizations, Saifullah Kasuri, the Deputy Chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) led by Hafiz Saeed, openly acknowledged his frequent invitations from the Pakistan Army to participate in their events and conduct funeral prayers for soldiers, as reported by Page 3 News.

His statements were made during a speech to children at a school event in Pakistan, captured in a recently emerged undated video that has gained significant attention.

Kasuri, recognized by Indian security agencies as the orchestrator behind the devastating Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians—primarily Hindu tourists—in the picturesque Baisaran meadow of Jammu and Kashmir, used this platform to mock India.

He claimed that merely his presence instills fear in New Delhi and issued daring threats, boasting about his increasing notoriety after being accused of masterminding the massacre.

"India is afraid because of me," he reportedly stated, provoking cheers from the audience, as per the report.

This admission from the LeT leader starkly contradicts Pakistan's long-standing assertions to the international community that it has taken action against terrorist groups operating within its borders.

"By publicly acknowledging formal invitations from the military to perform religious rites for deceased soldiers, Kasuri's remarks underscore what Indian officials and analysts refer to as institutional support for banned organizations like LeT," the report further elaborated.

The Pahalgam attack, executed by terrorists associated with LeT via its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), led to significant escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan.

In response, India initiated Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, executing precision missile and drone strikes targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, focusing on camps linked to LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and other terrorist factions.

The four-day conflict, characterized by intense cross-border exchanges, concluded with a ceasefire agreement on May 10, 2025.

Kasuri, also known by aliases such as Sajid Saifullah Jatt or Khalid, has previously defended the actions of the terror group, recognizing the damage inflicted by Operation Sindoor on terror hideouts while asserting that India miscalculated by merely targeting infrastructure without escalating further.

He reiterated LeT's steadfast commitment to the Kashmir mission and declared that the organization would never relinquish its goals.

The recent video has reignited concerns regarding Pakistan's dual approach to terrorism, raising pressing questions about accountability and the extent of state collaboration with militant organizations.

Indian officials interpret Kasuri's audacious public appearance and declarations as proof of the unrestrained freedom granted to designated terrorists, even as they engage with younger audiences.