Abdul Rehman Makki, Conspirator of 26/11 Mumbai Attacks, Dies of a Heart Attack
Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, a key conspirator in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and a senior leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba, passed away in Lahore, Pakistan, on Friday due to a heart attack. Makki, who was also the brother-in-law of Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the attacks, had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Lahore for health complications, including high blood sugar levels.
Makki served as the deputy chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, a banned organization, and had been a wanted terrorist. In January 2023, he was designated a “global terrorist” by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). This designation led to the confiscation of his assets, as well as travel and arms bans.
History of Arrests and Convictions
Makki was arrested in Pakistan in May 2019 and later placed under house arrest in Lahore. In 2020, he was convicted by a Pakistani court on charges related to terror financing and sentenced to life imprisonment. He had been relatively out of the public eye since his conviction.
Role in the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks
Makki played a critical role in funding the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed 166 lives. Nine terrorists were killed in the subsequent military operation, while one, Ajmal Kasab, was captured alive. Makki’s involvement in terror activities extended beyond Mumbai; he was also implicated in the 2000 Red Fort attack in Delhi, where Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists opened fire on security forces.
Makki remained a high-priority target for Indian security agencies due to his significant role in planning and financing terror operations.
