Historical Figures · 21st Century
Ajmal Kasab’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Ajmal Kasab, Unknown
Who Was Ajmal Kasab?
Muhammad Ajmal Amir Kasab was a Pakistani terrorist and a member of the Islamic terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba through which he took part in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Kasab, alongside fellow Lashkar-e-Taiba recruit Ismail Khan, killed 72 people during the attacks, most of them at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Kasab was the only attacker who was apprehended alive by the police.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Ajmal Kasab's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Ajmal Kasab was hanged in Pune, India on November 21, 2012 for his role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Prison officials documented his final request to read the Quran; the attributed quote has no credible sourcing in any official records.
Sources
- newspaper The Times of India execution coverage (2012)
- archive Indian prison records
Legacy
Ajmal Kasab's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Ajmal Kasab’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Ajmal Kasab die?
Ajmal Kasab died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Ajmal Kasab’s last words documented?
Ajmal Kasab was hanged in Pune, India on November 21, 2012 for his role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Prison officials documented his final request to read the Quran; the attributed quote has no credible sourcing in any official records.
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