Jalaluddin Haqqani

Jalaluddin Haqqani

Question-Who was the founder of militant group Haqqani Network?
(a)Jalaluddin Haqqani.
(b)Mohammad Haqqani.
(c)Aladdin haqqani.
(d)Osama –bin –laden.
Answer- (a)
Related facts-

  • Jalaluddin Haqqani, the founder of the Haqqani Network, one of Afghanistan’s most feared militant groups, has died after a long illness.
  • He was a former anti-Soviet commander in Afghanistan.
  • He was a important militant figure in Afghanistan who maintained close ties with both the Taliban and al-Qaida
  • He became famous in 1980s because of guerrilla leader in the US-backed campaign against soviet forces who occupied Afghanistan .
  • He founded the Haqqani Network in 1970 to fight the Soviet forces.

References

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/haqqani-network-founder-jalaluddin-haqqani-dead-afghan-taliban-5338477/

https://indianexpress.com/article/who-is/haqqani-network-jalaluddin-haqqani-5338587/