Islamabad, Sept 19: In a rare admission, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander has confirmed that the group’s headquarters at Markaz Taiba in Muridke, Pakistan, was destroyed by Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor on May 7—contradicting Pakistan’s repeated denials.
In a viral video, the operative, identified as Qaasim, is seen standing amid the ruins, declaring: “I am standing on the ruins of Markaz Taiba in Muridke, which was destroyed in the Indian attack.” He further said reconstruction was underway to make the complex “bigger than before.”
The Muridke facility, located in Punjab province, has long been linked to Lashkar’s recruitment and training network. In the video, Qaasim admitted that numerous “mujahideen and talaba (students)” were trained there and had gone on to achieve “victory (faiz).”
This admission challenges Islamabad’s stance that the Muridke complex was no longer used for militant purposes. Intelligence sources have confirmed that Lashkar is discreetly rebuilding the site, with plans to reopen it by February 5, 2026, to coincide with Kashmir Solidarity Day.
A second clip shows Qaasim urging Pakistani youth to join Daura-e-Suffa, a basic combat training and indoctrination course conducted at the centre.
Adding to the controversy, another viral video features LeT deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri alleging that Pakistan’s military and government are providing financial support for the reconstruction. An Indian intelligence dossier reportedly substantiates these claims.
Earlier, Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri also admitted to heavy damage in Bahawalpur strikes and revealed that top Pakistan Army officials attended funerals of those killed.
The revelations are expected to intensify scrutiny on Pakistan’s support for terror infrastructure and highlight the impact of Operation Sindoor on cross-border militant networks. (Agencies)
