The Ministry of Home Affairs today designated Mohammad Qasim Gujjar, a member of the terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

As per the notification issued by MHA, Mohammad Qasim Gujjar, also known as Salman or Suleman (32 years) is a permanent resident of Angrala in Reasi district in Jammu but is presently residing in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. The Ministry said that Gujjar has been “involved in carrying out wide range of terrorist activities including coordinating, supplying, identifying locations of drone for dropping of arms, ammunition, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and cash etc, and delivering and managing consignments from across the border” with the intention of waging war against India.

MHA said that the Lashkar-e-Taiba leader has also been involved in various terror attacks, bomb blasts and responsible for causing death and injuries to number of persons in these terror incidents. Moreover, Mohammad Qasim Gujjar is also involved creating new terror modules by recruitment and radicalisation by various means including social media and other online encrypted communication applications, the ministry added.

Announcing the development, Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah said, “The Modi government has declared the dreaded mastermind of several terror attacks Mohammad Qasim Gujjar alias Salman alias Suleman as a designated terrorist. An operative of the Lashkar-e Taiba (LeT) Mohammad Qasim Gujjar has caused numerous deaths and injuries with terror attacks and is involved in planning war against Bharat. Anyone found involved in activities against the unity and integrity of the nation will be dealt with ruthlessly.”