Unknown Gunmen: Retired Pakistani Brigadier Amir Hamza Killed by Unknown Gunmen
Islamabad – In a shocking incident, retired Pakistani Brigadier Amir Hamza, who was responsible for the 2018 attack on the Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu & Kashmir, has been killed by unknown gunmen. According to reports he was in his car, when two bikers fired multiple gunshots on him. Pakistani police have confirmed that the killing was targeted.
Hamza’s assassination adds to a series of recent violent incidents involving high-profile figures linked to militant activities. In November of last year, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Khwaja Shahid, alias Mia Mujahid, who was suspected to be another key Sunjwan attack plotter, was found beheaded near the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Details of the Incident:
- Victim: Amir Hamza, Retired Pakistani Brigadier
- Incident: Shot and killed by unknown gunmen
- Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
- Police Statement: Confirmed it was a targeted killing
Background:
- 2018 Sunjwan Attack: Hamza was responsible for orchestrating the terrorist attack on the Sunjwan Army camp in J&K, which resulted in several casualties.
- Recent Trend: Last November, another key plotter of similar attacks was found beheaded near the LoC, suggesting ongoing internal or external reprisals.
Ongoing Investigation:
- Pakistani authorities are investigating the motives and perpetrators behind Hamza’s killing.
- Efforts are being made to ascertain any connections between this incident and previous targeted killings.
