AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has stirred a major political storm by exposing Pakistan’s soft treatment of terrorists. Speaking at a conference in Algeria, Owaisi cited a shocking example — Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, fathered a child while being officially imprisoned in Pakistan.
In his statement, Owaisi questioned Pakistan’s double standards in the fight against terrorism, stating:
“There is a terrorist named Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi. He was supposedly in jail in Pakistan, and yet he became a father while serving his sentence. Which jail in the world allows that?”
The comment has sparked intense reactions both in India and abroad, bringing Pakistan’s judicial and prison systems under fresh international scrutiny.
Lakhvi: Jailed or Just Sheltered?
Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi is a senior leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Pakistan-based terror group responsible for orchestrating the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, which left 166 people dead, including foreigners.
Though Pakistan has long claimed to have arrested and jailed Lakhvi, multiple reports over the years have exposed how he received VIP treatment in custody. From using mobile phones to meeting visitors freely — and now allegedly becoming a father — it has raised doubts on whether he was ever truly punished.
Pakistan’s Terrorism Policy Under Fire
Owaisi’s remarks add fuel to the ongoing allegations that Pakistan differentiates between “good” and “bad” terrorists, often protecting those who serve its strategic goals. Lakhvi has been designated as a global terrorist by both the United Nations and the United States, yet remains relatively untouched by harsh punishment.
India has repeatedly accused Pakistan of providing safe havens to terrorists, and Owaisi’s speech has now given those allegations a new voice on the international stage.
Political Reactions Pour In
Following Owaisi’s statement, Indian political leaders and citizens have called for stronger global action against Pakistan’s duplicity. Social media has erupted with hashtags like #PakistanExposed, #LakhviInJail, and #TerrorPrivilege trending widely.
Security analysts say that if Owaisi’s claims are true, it is not only a mockery of justice but also an insult to the victims of terrorism, especially the families affected by 26/11.
What This Means for India and the World
Owaisi’s direct attack on Pakistan in an international forum is significant — not just politically, but diplomatically. It reiterates India’s stand that terrorism cannot be fought half-heartedly, and that countries enabling terror must be held accountable.
The statement also comes at a time when global watchdog FATF (Financial Action Task Force) has been reviewing Pakistan’s compliance on counter-terror measures.
Conclusion
A terrorist becoming a father while in jail isn’t just a bizarre headline — it’s a symbol of the cracks in global counter-terror systems. As Owaisi’s revelation gains traction, the big question now is: Will the world continue to ignore Pakistan’s terror theatre, or will action finally follow words?
