Desk: Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makki, Deputy Chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa and one of the masterminds behind the Mumbai terror attacks, passed away on Friday due to a heart attack.
Makki, a key figure in the terror organization Jamaat-ud-Dawa, was admitted to a private hospital in Lahore after suffering a heart attack, where he succumbed to his condition.
Brother-in-law of Hafiz Saeed
Makki was closely associated with Hafiz Saeed, the chief architect of the Mumbai attacks and the head of Jamaat-ud-Dawa. He was also Saeed’s brother-in-law and held the position of Deputy Chief within the organization.
Confirmation from Jamaat-ud-Dawa
Jamaat-ud-Dawa confirmed Makki’s death in an official statement. The organization revealed that Makki had been unwell for some time and was battling severe diabetes. Despite medical treatment at a private hospital in Lahore, he died following a sudden heart attack on Friday morning.
Struggling with Illness
Makki had been suffering from diabetes and other health complications for the past few days. According to the organization, his condition had shown no signs of improvement, and he was under continuous medical supervision. Jamaat-ud-Dawa described his death as a significant loss for the group.
Under International Scrutiny
Makki had long been under the watch of international security agencies. Both the United States and the United Nations had designated him as a terrorist, and India held him accountable for the Mumbai attacks. His death is considered a major setback for the terror organization.