Amir Hamza, co-founder of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is reportedly undergoing treatment at a hospital in Lahore after sustaining critical injuries in what sources described as a domestic accident. The specifics of his injuries remain unclear, and there has been no official statement issued by authorities in Pakistan so far.

According to reports, Hamza was injured at his home in Lahore. Some unverified claims circulating on social media allege that he was shot. However, these rumours have reportedly been dismissed, with sources clarifying that no gunfire was involved.

Hamza is known for his deep involvement in LeT’s ideological and strategic operations. A veteran of the Afghan mujahideen campaign, he has often been recognised as a primary ideologue within the organisation. His reputation was cemented through numerous public speeches and published works. He once held the role of editor for the group’s official publication and is the author of several titles, including the 2002 book Qafila Da'wat aur Shahadat in 2002 (Caravan of Proselytising and Martyrdom).

Lashkar-e-Taiba has been designated a terrorist organisation by the United States Treasury Department, which also identifies Hamza as a sanctioned terrorist. He is believed to have served on LeT’s central committee and played a key role in managing its fundraising efforts, recruitment drives, and negotiations related to detained fighters.

In 2018, amid Pakistani crackdowns on LeT-linked charities such as Jamaat-ud-Dawah and the Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, Hamza reportedly moved away from the group. He went on to form a breakaway faction called Jaish-e-Manqafa, allegedly established to carry on militant activities, including in Jammu and Kashmir.