A disturbing video message by Saifullah Kasuri, deputy chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba, has surfaced in which he threatens a major maritime terror strike against India. Intelligence sources say the statements bear similarities to the planning pattern of the 2008 Mumbai attacks, raising concerns about renewed attempts to use the sea route for infiltration.
The video, accessed by media, shows Kasuri issuing open threats while boasting of Pakistan’s supposed military superiority and vowing that India would face consequences for its counter-terror actions.
According to intelligence officials, the explicit reference to maritime dominance is being treated as a possible warning of renewed terror planning targeting India’s western coastline.
In the video message, Kasuri claims that Pakistan had “dominated the air” in 2025 and would “dominate the sea” in 2026. He asserts that there would be no safe space for India across land, air, or sea domains and describes the alleged superiority as divinely ordained.
Security agencies interpret the remarks as propaganda aimed at projecting strength after recent setbacks suffered by terror groups operating from Pakistani territory.
Officials say the emphasis on maritime operations is particularly concerning because the 2008 Mumbai attacks were executed by terrorists who infiltrated Indian territory via the Arabian Sea.
Kasuri is believed to be the mastermind behind the April 22, 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam, which triggered strong retaliation from India.
Following the attack, Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror camps and infrastructure linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and allied organisations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
In the video, Kasuri appears angered by Indian strikes on Muridke and Bahawalpur, locations widely regarded as hubs of Lashkar-e-Taiba activity. He describes India’s military action as aggression and calls for resistance.
The LeT leader issues explicit threats directed at India and its leadership, accusing New Delhi of “water terrorism” and warning that increased pressure in Kashmir would lead to unrest elsewhere, including Balochistan.
In a particularly inflammatory statement, he indicates that Indian religious sites could become targets, raising concerns about attacks on symbolic and civilian locations.
Security agencies view these remarks as an attempt to spread fear and provoke communal tension.
Kasuri also speaks of ongoing coordination with the Pakistan Army, reinforcing long-standing Indian allegations that terror groups operating from Pakistan enjoy institutional support.
Indian officials have repeatedly accused Pakistani intelligence agencies of providing logistical and financial backing to organisations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The statements are being analysed as part of a broader pattern of propaganda messaging by Pakistan-based terror groups.
Security agencies believe the video reflects efforts by terror networks to remain operationally relevant despite sustained counter-terror pressure.
Coastal security agencies and intelligence units have reportedly increased vigilance along India’s western seaboard, with particular attention to infiltration routes historically used by terrorist groups.
Officials emphasise that while the threats may be partly rhetorical, the possibility of maritime infiltration cannot be ruled out and preventive measures are being strengthened accordingly.
