Lashkar terrorist's video from jail: Pakistani Abdul Rehman Makki condemns sanctions by UNSC Committee

Days after he was declared a designated terrorist by the United Nations Security Council's 1267 Committee, Pakistani terrorist Abdul Rehman Makki released a video from prison.

Speaking from the Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore, Makki denied having any links with al-Qaeda or the Islamic State (ISIS). Makki said that he was added to the 1267 Committee's sanctions list based on "disinformation by the Indian government".

He is the deputy leader of Lashkar-e-Taiba, and the brother-in-law of its chief Hafiz Saeed. He is in jail since 2019 over terror financing cases.

"I denounce all kinds of terrorism and violence perpetrated by such groups. I believe in the principal position of the Pakistani government regarding Kashmir…," he said.

He regretted the UNSC's decision to enlist him without giving fair opportunity to respond to allegations or hearing his point of view. "No due process was followed or information was provided regarding these listings," Makki said.

(With PTI inputs)

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