Shocking Revelation: Yasin Malik Claims Manmohan Singh Thanked Him for Meeting Hafiz Saeed

In a startling claim that has sent ripples through India's political landscape, Yasin Malik, a prominent Kashmiri separatist leader and terror convict, has alleged that then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh personally thanked him for a meeting he held with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed in 2006.

This extraordinary claim was reportedly made during Malik's appearance via video conference before a special court in Jammu, where he is currently undergoing trial in two cases related to the abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of then-Union Home Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, and the killing of four Indian Air Force personnel.

According to reports, Malik, who is presently serving a life sentence in Delhi's Tihar Jail in a terror funding case, made the sensational assertion while cross-examining a prosecution witness in the Rubaiya Sayeed abduction case.

He stated that following his meeting with Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan in 2006, the then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh not only acknowledged the meeting but extended his gratitude, implying a diplomatic or strategic context to the interaction. This revelation, if substantiated, could significantly alter public perception of past peace efforts and engagement with separatist elements.

The alleged meeting between Malik and Saeed took place during a period when Malik, as the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), was purportedly engaging in peace initiatives.

His trip to Pakistan in 2006 was part of a delegation that also met with other leaders and groups. However, the specific claim of a direct 'thank you' from India's head of government for an interaction with a designated global terrorist like Hafiz Saeed has ignited a fierce debate and raised serious questions.

Hafiz Saeed, co-founder of LeT and chief of Jama'at-ud-Da'wah (JuD), remains one of India's most wanted terrorists, implicated in numerous attacks, including the horrific 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Any suggestion of a Prime Minister's endorsement or appreciation for a meeting with such an individual is bound to provoke strong reactions and demand immediate clarification from the political establishment.

Malik's legal team has reportedly submitted video evidence of the press conference where the alleged meeting with Saeed was discussed, alongside a document from the Indian High Commission in Pakistan related to his visit.

The court has taken note of Malik's submission, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing trials and the historical narrative surrounding Kashmir's troubled past and India's attempts to navigate it. As these claims unfold in court, the public awaits further details and official responses regarding this highly contentious assertion by the terror convict.