DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:12:37 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/naxalism-nears-its-end-centre-charts-road-ahead-to-prevent-resurgence-662884.html New Delhi Feb 26 IANS As the Naxalite movement that daunted India for decades comes to an end the Union Ministry of Home Affairs MHA has already begun chalking out the roadmap to ensure that the menace does not resurfacenbspOfficials say that the ideology is officially dead today but they are on guard to ensure that a new form of criminality does not emerge in certain zones where the Naxalite menace was at its highestThe MHA recognises that once the problem ends the wise thing to do is to ensure there is no relapse The designation of 31 Legacy Thrust Districts from Gadchiroli Balaghat and Badradri Kothagundem is a step taken to ensure there is no resurgence of the movement These areas will continue to receive security and development supportnbspThe intention is not just to walk away and leave it to the state There are certain areas where Naxalism once thrived and these need to get Central support as the state alone cannot handle it immediately the official addedAnother official said the battle against the Naxal movement has been on for a long time However under the Modi government there has been a new momentum Union Home Minister Amit Shah who led from the front not just gave the security forces a free hand but also ensured that Centrestate coordination took place seamlessly the official also explainedHome Minister Shah also said that the Naxalites should either surrender or be prepared to be eliminated The deadline set by him for the Naxalite movement to end is March 31 2026 In 2000 the number of LeftWing Extremism LWE districts was 200 By 2025 the number shrunk to 38 As per data available with the MHA the number today stands at seven five in Chhattisgarh and one each in Jharkhand and Odisha Of these only three are marked as Most AffectedThese are the areas in which the Legacy Thrust Districts have been designatednbspFollowing the March 31 deadline the MHA seeks to ensure that the states push development and governance in a big way in the LEWaffected districts Any slipup could give room for a resurgence and the government wants to avoid it at any costnbspThe Centre wants to ensure that development in these belts does not slow downThe successful battle against the Naxalites cannot be attributed just to encounters In this battle over 15000 kilometres of roads have been built and over 9000 mobile towers installed This has not just helped the security forces go deep and communicate better but has been of great benefit to the locals too The locals who were once informers for the Naxalites are today completely on the side of the government an official saidAn Intelligence Bureau official said the Naxalites have literally given up Only a handful want to fight on but they too know that their game is up The key would be either ensure their surrender or eliminationnbspThe Naxalite movement was dealt a severe blow when a secretary of the Maoist Central Committee Tippiri Tirupati alias Devi surrendered before the Telangana Police The police said that only 11 from Telangana remain underground and many are already in talks to surrenderFurther the Central government is already coordinating with the states regarding the next plan of action For now it has been decided that there would not be an immediate withdrawal of forces and it would instead be done in a phased mannernbspDuring this phase bureaucratic responses would be key and the states have been advised to ensure there are no slipups on that front The Intelligence agencies say that security officials should also keep a watch on social media and gatherings in urban areas Propaganda can be spread in these spaces in a bid to revive the movementnbspAlthough a revival looks impossible the agencies would continue to monitor these spaces and put down such attempts as they could become major irritants officials sayIANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/naxalism-nears-its-end-centre-charts-road-ahead-to-prevent-resurgence-662884.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intelligence-agencies-assess-renewed-efforts-to-destabilise-punjab-through-tactical-escalation-662681.html New Delhi Feb 25 A little known group called the TehreekeTaliban Hindustan TTH has claimed responsibility for the recent killing of police personnel at a border outpost in Punjab This has led Intelligence agencies to believe that there are renewed efforts to destabilise Punjab through tactical escalation Two personnel of the Punjab Police who were on duty near the IndiaPakistan border were found dead with bullet injuries on February 22Gurnam Singh and Ashok Kumar an Assistant SubInspector and Home Guard respectively were on duty at the border outpost in Gurdaspur Punjab when the incident took placeWhile the investigation is still ongoing and the agencies are trying to get to the bottom of the case the TTH claimed responsibility for the attackThis has complicated the probe as the TTH is not a known entity The name of the outfit sounds like it is connected to the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTPAn Intelligence Bureau official said that there is nothing to show that the TTP and TTH are linkedThis is clearly an operation that has been undertaken to target the Indian security agencies Looking the current relations between the ISI and TTP it is unlikely that Pakistan could have directed such an attack through the TTP or its proxyThe officer said that these killings come at a time when the ISI has become desperate to relaunch the Khalistan movement in India The Khalistan terror groups are under pressure to strike in Punjab and revive the movementOn the other hand India and Canada and to a large extent the United Kingdom UK are working together to wipe out the Khalistani causeOver the years both the UK and Canada have been soft on these elements operating on their soil However the scenario has changed and both nations have agreed to work with India and end the menaceAll these factors have not just put pressure on the ISIbacked Khalistan groups but has also managed to increase the heat on themAn official said that the socalled TTH is just a proxy of a Pakistan terror group A Khalistan linked group may have carried out the Gurdaspur attackThe Punjab Police have rejected that the TTH carried out the attack The police say that all angles are being probed which include smuggling links crossborder terror involvement and personal enmity alsoThe Intelligence agencies say that the ISI has become desperate to revive the Khalistan movement in PunjabIt would use all tools at its disposal to try and disrupt normalcy in Punjab Officials say that there is a pattern that has been emergingThe killings at Gurdaspur are not an isolated incident Several incidents in which police stations personnel and security establishments have been targeted were reported in recent monthsExplosive devices have been used in attacks at police stations and outposts in Ajnala Nawanshahr Majitha Batala Amritsar and GurdaspurThe ISI has been using the service of international drug syndicates foreign based handlers and gangsters to disturb peace in PunjabThe recent Gurdaspur operation could also be the handiwork of the gangsterterror nexusSeveral cases relating to this nexus are under probe by the National Investigation Agency NIA In a bid to take the heat off the Khalistani terror groups and also the gangsterterror nexus the ISI is creating groups such as the TTHThis helps in diverting attention an official saidThe attack at Gurdaspur appears to be thoroughly planned The post is typically manned by two local police personnel and two from the Border Security Force BSF The BSF personnel on the day of the attack were absent due to a departmental function near AmritsarThe killers were aware of this and also that the post did not have CCTV coverageThe Intelligence agencies warn that the ISI would look to step up its operations and continue to target security personnelPakistani agencies have also refined their drone operations and have been sending in sophisticated ones to drop arms and ammunition along with narcotics into PunjabThe frequency of the drones coming in is likely to go up as the ISI wants to hurry through its plan of reviving the Khalistan movement in a very big way another official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intelligence-agencies-assess-renewed-efforts-to-destabilise-punjab-through-tactical-escalation-662681.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-has-right-to-protect-itself-from-terrorism-us-662450.html Washington Feb 24 Pakistan has a right to protect itself from terrorism the US said on Monday after Islamabad carried out strikes against alleged militant camps along the Afghanistan border âPakistan has a right to protect itself from terrorismâ a State Department spokesperson told IANS in response to a question on the airstrikes inside AfghanistanâWe are aware of reports that Pakistan carried out strikes against alleged TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP and ISISKhorasan ISISK camps along the border with Afghanistanâ the spokesperson saidâThe Pakistani people have suffered greatly at the hands of terroristsâ said the spokesperson in response to a questionAt the same time the United States directed a clear message to Afghanistanâs Taliban authoritiesâThe Taliban must uphold their counterterrorism commitments and ensure that terrorist attacks are not launched from Afghan soilâ the spokesperson saidPakistan said over the weekend it targeted camps linked to the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan and affiliates of the Islamic State group in the border region killing 70 militantsIslamabad has long maintained that TTP fighters operate from across the frontier and stage attacks inside PakistanIndia on Sunday strongly criticised Pakistans airstrikes on Afghan territory that reportedly resulted in civilian casualties including women and children and reiterated its support for Afghanistans sovereignty territorial integrity and independenceResponding to media queries on the issue Ministry of External Affairs MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal conveyed Indias condemnation of the strikes and expressed concern over the reported loss of civilian lives during the holy month of RamadanIndia strongly condemns Pakistans airstrikes on Afghan territory that have resulted in civilian casualties including women and children during the holy month of Ramadan MEA spokesperson Jaiswal saidHe also described the development as an attempt by Pakistan to shift attention from its internal situationIt is another attempt by Pakistan to externalise its internal failures the MEA spokesperson saidReaffirming Indias position on Afghanistan MEA spokesperson Jaiswal said New Delhi remains committed to supporting the countrys sovereignty and independenceIndia reiterates its support for Afghanistanâs sovereignty territorial integrity and independence he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-has-right-to-protect-itself-from-terrorism-us-662450.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/real-time-surveillance-tyson-helped-eliminate-pak-terrorist-group-in-jampks-kishtwar-662347.html Jammu Feb 23 The Army said on Monday that the operation to eliminate the major group of terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmirâs Kishtwar district was launched in AprilMay last year The press statement issued by the Army said âA major terror group operating in the area was being relentlessly pursued by the security forces Operations were launched in AprilMay last year and were sustained despite rains and snow during winters Successful contact with the group resulted in the elimination of three hardcore terrorists in April 2025 The latest of the group code name Saifullah along with his close associate code name Adil and two other terrorists were surviving and on the runThe statement said that based on the collaborative assessment of intelligence provided by JampK Police the Intelligence Bureau and its own sources a Joint Counter Terrorist CT Operation codenamed Operation TrashiI was launched on January 14 in the Chhatroo Kishtwar regionThe operation was to track and neutralise terrorists operating in the area by troops of Counter Insurgency Force CIF Delta under White Knight Corps including Assam Rifles in close coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police ForceWhile describing the operation the Army said âOn January 18 2026 contact was established with the terror group and their wellprepared and stocked hideout was busted by the security forces Relentless pursuit of the terrorists on the run resulted in the elimination of one terrorist codenamed Adil on 04 February 2026 in Op Trashi1 besides two terrorists being neutralised in a separate Operation Op Kiya on the same day Following the contact of 04 February 2026 the Security Forces continued with grit and determination towards the elimination of the remaining terroristsâThe terrorists were reengaged at approximately 1100 hrs on 22 February 2026 Displaying high standards of tactical precision seamless interagency coordination and resolute operational efficiency Security Forces including JKP and CRPF rigorously pursued the terrorist group in the challenging and rugged terrain and harsh weather conditions The persistent actions of the security forces in this long duration large scale operation spanning over a month the security forces neutralised all four hardcore terrorists the Army saidThe final encounter site in which three terrorists were successfully neutralised on the steep slopes of a rugged mountain was cordoned by the security forces on the night of February 2122The troops displayed exceptional tactical precision and swiftness ensuring zero casualties among their own personnelThe Army has highlighted the role of its trained Dog Tyson who entered the Dhok to ascertain the presence of terrorists Terrorists opened fire during which Tyson was injuredâDuring the search of the area till now warlike stores including three AK47 rifles have been recovered along with bodies of the slain terrorists The operation reflected seamless coordination between the Army CRPF and the Jammu and Kashmir Police notably the SOG Reinforcements including special forces were quickly mobilised said the statementThe Army utilised realtime surveillance drones and night vision equipment to track and contain terrorist movement preventing any potential escapeCIF D under the aegis of White Knight Corps Northern Command in close coordination with JKP and CRPF and based on intelligence inputs from multiple sources have eliminated 06 x Pakistansponsored terrorists in its Area of Responsibility over the past 20 days The formation will continue to undertake intelligencebased operations sustain operational momentum and maintain dominance in the Area of Responsibilityâ the media statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/real-time-surveillance-tyson-helped-eliminate-pak-terrorist-group-in-jampks-kishtwar-662347.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/mha-unveils-prahaar-indias-first-national-counter-terror-policy-662396.html New Delhi Feb 23 The Ministry of Home Affairs MHA on Monday unveiled Indias inaugural National CounterTerrorism Policy and Strategy titled PRAHAAR marking a major milestone in the countryâs longstanding efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced the nationâs first comprehensive counterterrorism policy titled âPRAHAARâ establishing a structured national framework to address evolving and complex security threats including crossborder terrorism dronebased attacks cyberenabled threats and organised terror networksThe document underscores Indiaâs decadeslong experience and leadership in combating terrorism firmly rejecting any attempt to link terrorism with any particular religion ethnicity nationality or civilisationIt reiterates the governmentâs unwavering zerotolerance approach towards terrorism and violence while emphasising support for victims and rejecting any justification for acts of terror under any circumstancesHighlighting regional instability the existence of ungoverned spaces and instances of statesponsored terrorism the strategy adopts a multilayered approach focused on prevention swift and proportionate response enhanced interagency coordination and strict adherence to human rights and the rule of lawThe eightpage policy document which has been made publicly available on the MHA website formalises a unified and institutionalised approach that has guided Indiaâs counterterror efforts over the years amid evolving threatsIndiaâs position remains unequivocal that terrorism in any form or manifestation cannot be justified under any pretext and the country does not associate terrorism with any religion ethnicity nationality or civilisationThe policy is rooted in a commitment to safeguarding citizens upholding human rights and ensuring accountability through established legal and judicial processes under the rule of lawThe term âPRAHAARâ meaning âstrikeâ represents seven core pillars of Indiaâs counterterrorism framework prevention of terrorist attacks swift and proportionate response capacitybuilding across security and intelligence agencies ensuring human rightscompliant operations addressing conditions conducive to radicalisation strengthening international cooperation and promoting societal resilience and recovery according to the documentThe threat assessment section presents a detailed overview of persistent and emerging challenges confronting Indiaâs security architectureCrossborder terrorism continues to pose a major threat with extremist groups and affiliated networks attempting to carry out attacks Global terrorist organisations such as AlQaeda and ISIS continue efforts to activate sleeper cells and incite violence within the countryForeignbased elements have also been accused of attempting to destabilise internal security while terrorist handlers increasingly exploit advanced technologies including drones particularly in sensitive regions such as Punjab and Jammu and KashmirThe document notes growing convergence between terror networks and organised crime groups which facilitate logistics recruitment and financial flowsDigital platforms have emerged as key enablers for terrorist activities allowing anonymous communication through social media encrypted messaging applications dark web platforms and cryptocurrencies for propaganda dissemination recruitment funding and operational coordinationConcerns have also been highlighted regarding attempts to gain access to chemical biological radiological nuclear explosive and cyber capabilities along with the rising threat of cyber intrusions by both nonstate actors and hostile entitiesPrevention remains the cornerstone of the policy with emphasis on intelligenceled operations and coordinated surveillanceInstitutions such as the Multi Agency Centre and the Joint Task Force on Intelligence have been designated as central nodes for realtime intelligence sharing threat assessment and coordinated actionSecurity agencies are tasked with dismantling terror support ecosystems including overground worker networks illegal arms supply chains and terror financing channelsBorder security measures include the deployment of advanced surveillance and detection technologies across land maritime and aerial domainsCritical infrastructure including power installations railways aviation networks ports defence facilities space assets and atomic energy establishments will receive enhanced protection under the frameworkUnder the response mechanism local police forces will act as first responders in terror incidents supported by specialised state counterterror units and elite national forces such as the National Security Guard in major operationsInvestigations into terrorrelated offences will be led by the National Investigation Agency NIA with a focus on ensuring effective prosecution and securing high conviction ratesThe policy also emphasises strengthening institutional capacity through modernisation of equipment training and infrastructure along with standardisation of counterterror mechanisms across states and addressing existing operational gapsThe framework stresses strict adherence to human rights and legal safeguards citing laws such as the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act newly enacted criminal codes and Indiaâs international legal commitmentsIt also outlines preventive and corrective measures to address radicalisation including community engagement outreach programmes involving civil society organisations and religious leaders youth engagement initiatives prison monitoring systems and socioeconomic interventions aimed at reducing vulnerabilityAt the international level India will continue to strengthen intelligencesharing arrangements pursue extradition of terror suspects and support global efforts at the United Nations to designate terrorist entities and deny safe havensThe policy adopts a wholeofgovernment and wholeofsociety approach encouraging cooperation between government agencies private sector stakeholders and civil society to enhance preparedness response and recovery mechanismsLooking ahead the strategy calls for periodic legal reforms strengthening of statelevel counterterror frameworks improved investigative expertise and enhanced investment in emerging technologies to counter future threatsOfficials described âPRAHAARâ as a dynamic and forwardlooking framework aimed at dismantling terror ecosystems safeguarding national security and ensuring longterm resilience through coordinated and sustained efforts IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/mha-unveils-prahaar-indias-first-national-counter-terror-policy-662396.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/iskp-bombing-at-islamabad-shia-mosque-should-raise-concerns-in-pakistan-report-662427.html Islamabad Feb 23 The Islamic State Khorosan Provinceâs ISKP suicide bombing targetting a Shia mosque in Pakistans Islamabad which claimed 36 lives and injured over 160 others during February 6 Friday prayers should raise concerns within the state on several levels as it indicates the possible emergence of another militant front in the country The attack punctured what is routinely described as the countryâs most fortified zone signalling that the operational capacity of the terrorists cannot be dismissed as merely residual It also risks reigniting sectarian fault lines in the country that had been subdued in recent years Most critically the attack points to the possible emergence of yet another militant front alongside the Pakistani Taliban and Baloch militants Islamabadbased journalist and analyst Ihsanullah Tipu Mehsud wrote in The Express Tribune magazineThe ISKP which has a presence across the region from Central Asia to Turkey has faced significant losses in recent years Despite these significant losses the group has managed to carry out sporadic but highly unpredictable attacks in Pakistan and other nations which have left state authorities in a state of shock Since its formation the ISKPs parent organisation the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant ISIL has consistently adhered to an antiShia ideology Over time the ISKP expanded its targets to the US China Russia and other nationsA close examination of the ISKPs propaganda content reveals that the spread of antiShia content is an enduring theme ranging from the generation of extreme hatred to the incitement of extreme violence against Shias The ISKPs rivalry with the Talibanled Afghan interim government and even Hamas is also closely tied to their ties with Iran with the group viewing anyone who befriends Iran as a prime target wrote MehsudThe attack on mosque in Islamabad was followed by several statements on mainstream and social media with many speculating that it was either an attempt to disrupt the Pakistan TehreekeInsafs PTI announced protests against election rigging or the Basant festival in Lahore The festival which is centuriesold celebration of spring was recently reinstated by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz after a ban of nearly 20 yearsHowever it is crucial to acknowledge that the operations of nonstate actors are multifaceted aiming to not only inflict physical damage on their enemies but also to achieve political and propaganda objectives by creating mistrust social and political polarisation and moral decay To understand militancy properly its essential to recognise its patterns Such attacks dont occur overnight rather they involve weeks of meticulous preparation including training in handling explosives arranging transportation to the target location and securing accommodation in the vicinity while concealing identities Mehsud wrote in The Express Tribune magazineFurthermore extensive survey is conducted at the planned target site to gather intelligence on security protocols and find potential vulnerabilities After all preparations are complete militant organisations act swiftly to carry out the attack being detected and arrested by the authorities It seems that the attacks timing which coincided with a political or cultural event was more a coincidence than a deliberate disruption attempt particularly keeping in view ISKPs limited resources dormant nature and the intense domestic regional and international surveillance the opinion piece detailedIn recent years ISKP has transformed from using traditional training methods for its members to a more camouflaged and diffused group that prioritises bolstering its ideological indoctrination over territorial gains The group uses secure digital platforms to recruit radicalise and direct operatives In recent years Western nations which have the technological capabilities to monitor and trace ISKPs digital activities have been able to stop the groups planned attacks However nations like Pakistan and Afghanistan do not have necessary resources to monitor ISKPs online presence which has resulted in group carrying out successful attacks despite facing significant losses in recent years IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/iskp-bombing-at-islamabad-shia-mosque-should-raise-concerns-in-pakistan-report-662427.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/eight-linked-to-pakistan-arrested-in-tn-bengal-for-terror-plotting-against-india-662206.html New Delhi Feb 22 A total of eight people linked to Pakistans intelligence agency ISI and Bangladeshi terror outfits have been arrested in connection with plotting a terror conspiracy against India officials said on Sunday The arrested individuals used to post content in support of Pakistanbased terror outfits on social media and were residing in India without valid documents officials said on SundayEarlier the police confirmed that six illegal Bangladeshi nationals had been arrested in Tamil Nadu Two arrests were later made from West BengalAll are being brought to New Delhi for further investigationsThe arrests were made following specific intelligence inputs regarding provocative online activity and suspected communication with extremist elements operating from across the borderAll the arrested individuals were involved in suspicious activities including reconnaissance of cities and putting up Free Kashmir posters in New Delhi the officials saidAll of the accused were in contact with each other through social media Out of the eight individuals four travelled to Delhi and displayed Free Kashmir and other incriminating posters at metro stations during the IndiaAI Summit They later returned to Tamil Nadu and West BengalA Delhi Police Q Branch team travelled to Tirupur and with the assistance of Tirupur district police conducted simultaneous raids at three locations arresting six individuals Mijanur Rahman Mohammad Shabat Umar Mohammad Litan Mohammad Shahid and Mohammad UjjalPolice sources said the suspects were taken into custody without incident During the searches officials seized eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cardsPreliminary investigation indicated that the devices were allegedly used to share content supporting banned terror organisations and to maintain contact with suspected handlersThe seized devices have been sent for forensic examination to analyse communication records and identify possible links to larger networksInvestigators said the six individuals had been living and working in Tirupur for some time and were employed in garment manufacturing units in Uthukuli Thirumuruganpoondi and Palladam areasPolice said the accused were residing in India without valid passports or visasOfficials also suspect that forged Aadhaar cards were used by the accused to obtain employment and accommodationFurther interrogation is underway to ascertain the extent of their activities and determine whether they were part of any organised networkSecurity agencies have stepped up surveillance and verification measures in the region as part of ongoing efforts to monitor suspected unlawful activitiesInvestigations are underway and further details are awaitedThis follows reports from sources referencing security agencies indicating that LashkareTaiba from Pakistan has been organising an explosion near the Red Fort and other significant religious sites nationwide including a temple in Chandni ChowkAccording to sources the terrorist group might be planning an attack using an improvised explosive device IED IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/eight-linked-to-pakistan-arrested-in-tn-bengal-for-terror-plotting-against-india-662206.html Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/red-fort-temple-targets-on-radar-isi-backed-module-busted-in-tamil-nadu-west-bengal-662221.html New Delhi Feb 22 The security agencies have busted a major ISIbacked terror plot following the arrest of eight persons from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu The arrested persons are linked to Bangladesh based terror groups and were being funded by the ISI the security agencies have learntThe arrested persons have been identified as Mizanur Rahman Mohammed Shabat Umar Mohammed Litan Mohammed Shahid and Mohammed UjjalThe arrests were made from a garment factory in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Among the arrested persons one is a Bangladeshi national the police saidThe suspects who were arrested by the Tamil Nadu are being handed over to the Delhi Police for further investigation The preliminary probe showed that these persons were plotting attacks in various parts of IndiaThe arrests come in the backdrop of the Intelligence agencies warning that the ISI backed LashkareTaiba is in the process of setting local modules in the country to carry out a series of attacksAnother alert said that the LashkareTaiba were plotting an attack near the Red Fort Following the arrest the police recovered mobile phones and SIM cardsThe accused persons had been posting content on the social media in support of Pakistan based terror groups All the persons arrested had concealed their identity and were working at a garment factory They used fake Aadhaar cards the police said During the raids the police recovered eight mobile phones and 16 SIM cardsIn a bid to help set up the local modules for the ISI backed groups these people were actively carrying out reconnaissance activities in various citiesDuring the AI Summit four of the accused had travelled to Delhi and put up poster advocating for a Free Kashmir Following this they returned to Tamil Nadu and West Bengal the police saidThe police said that the accused persons communicated via social media The Delhi police are set to grill them about their links to Bangladeshi based terror groups and also their connection with the ISI Since the last couple of months the ISI has been plotting attacks in India This is part of the ISIâs strategy to set up local modules so that the foreign hand can be avoidedThe Pakistani terrorists stationed at the launch pads across the IndiaPakistan border have been finding it hard to infiltrate The ISI feels that to overcome this it would be better to set up local modules within India Further Pakistan can also have the deniability factor if blasts are carried out within India with the help of locals an official saidAnother alert by the Intelligence agencies speaks about a plot to target Temples in North India The Delhi Police would question these accused persons about this plot The key information that the police will try to source is which are the places that they have carried out reconnaissanceThe plot to target temples has been on the anvil for several month now The aim is to carry out attacks on Temples and then incite communal tensions another official said This plot is being overseen by the LashkareTaibaThe terror group has been scouting for recruits and has even activated some of its moles in the country to carry out this activity Further the plot was bust at a time when the agencies have been warning that a conspiracy is being hatched in Bangladesh to carry out terror attacks ahead of the West Bengal elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/red-fort-temple-targets-on-radar-isi-backed-module-busted-in-tamil-nadu-west-bengal-662221.html Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/topmost-maoist-devji-surrenders-before-telangana-police-662223.html Hyderabad Feb 22 Topmost Maoist leader Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji has reportedly surrendered before Telangana Police In what is considered the biggest blow to the banned Communist Party of India Maoist its general secretary Devji surrendered before police in Asifabad forests in the united Adilabad district sources said on SundaySixteen Maoists also laid down their arms along with Devji who had been leading the outfit after the killing of Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh in May last yearPolice have not yet confirmed the surrender The surrendered Maoists are likely to be presented before the media on MondayDevji was one of the most wanted Maoist leaders Hailing from Peddapalli district Telangana he was a Central Committee Member and Police Bureau Member of CPI Maoist He carried a reward of Rs 25 lakhHe was one of the 17 Maoist leaders belonging to Telangana and holding key positions in various committees of CPIMaoist across the countryLast month Telangana Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy appealed to them to surrender The DGP had assured them that they would be rehabilitated as promised by the governmentWith the slogan âno more conflict love your villageâ Telangana Police have appealed to them to give up their underground life and return to the mainstreamTelangana Police have been taking steps to encourage these Maoists to surrenderDuring 2025 a total of 576 Maoists surrendered to the Telangana Police This is an unprecedented event since the formation of the Peoples War now CPIMaoist in 1980In November last year some members of Devjiâs protection team were among 50 Maoists arrested from five districts of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh The arrests were made on November 18 hours after an encounter in the forests of Alluri Sitharamaraju district in which top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma his wife Raje and four others were killedA day after Hidmaâs killing seven Maoists including explosives expert Metturi Joga Rao alias Tech Shankar and six others were killed in the same districtCivil liberties groups had claimed that Devji and another top Maoist Malla Raji Reddy are in the custody of the state police A habeas corpus petition was also filed in the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking a direction to the Andhra Pradesh Police to produce Devji and Raji Reddy in the courtAndhra Pradesh Police however told the High Court that Devji and Raji Reddy were not in their custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/topmost-maoist-devji-surrenders-before-telangana-police-662223.html Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/encounter-breaks-out-between-security-forces-and-terrorists-in-jampks-kishtwar-662229.html Jammu Feb 22 A gunfight erupted on Sunday between the security forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirâs Kishtwar district Nagrota headquartered White Knight Corps of the Army said on X today âððððððð ððððððððððð ðªððð ðððððððððð ðð ðððððð ð Troops of WhiteKnightCorps alongwith JmuKmrPolice and CRPF in a joint operation established contact with terrorists in the general area of Passerkut Kishtwar Firefight is on Troops have cordoned off the area Operation continuesâThe Army has codenamed the operation against terrorists in the Chatroo area as Operation TrashiIOfficials said the security forces including the Army JampK Police and the CRPF launched a CASO Cordon amp Search Operation in the forest area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district after receiving intelligence input about the presence of two to three JaisheMohammad JeM terrorists hiding in the densely forested areaâWhen the surrounding joint forces came close to the hiding terrorists they fired triggering an encounter which is now going on Reinforcements have been rushed to the snowbound areaâ officials saidThis is the second encounter in this area this month Earlier a gunfight broke out in the same densely forested area on February 4More than a dozen encounters have taken place during the last year between the security forces and the terrorists in the Chatroo area of KishtwarIt is believed that a group of foreign terrorists are operating in the area who keep on changing location between Kishtwar Doda and Udhampur districtsThe Army JampK Police and the CRPF are on a hot chase of this group of Pakistani terrorists and it is precisely because of this that the group is moving from one place to another instead of trying to attack the security forcesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has given clear orders for neutralisation of Pakistani terrorists in the hilly districts of the Jammu divisionThe Union Home Minister called for a missionmode approach to usher in complete peace in the union territory during his last visit to Jammu on February 7 IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/encounter-breaks-out-between-security-forces-and-terrorists-in-jampks-kishtwar-662229.html Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/french-president-macron-pays-tribute-to-victims-of-2008-mumbai-terror-attacks-661769.html Mumbai Feb 17 IANS French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron on Tuesday paid tribute to victims of 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks as he began his India visit Macron is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the dayBoth leaders will launch IndiaFrance Year of Innovation 2026 as the French Presidents visit is set to impart further momentum to the vibrant strategic partnership between the two countriesEarlier PM Modi extended a warm welcome to Macron on his arrival in India and expressed confidence that strengthening IndiaFrance cooperation will contribute to global progressThe French President was extended a warm welcome at the Mumbai airport by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Acharya DevvratExtending a warm welcome to President Macron PM Modi said India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progressSee you in Mumbai and later in Delhi my dear friend Emmanuel Macron PM Modi addedPresident Macrons visit comes at the invitation of PM Modi to take part in the AI Impact Summit being hosted by IndiaDuring his stay the two leaders will also convene a bilateral summit in Mumbai This marks President Macrons fourth visit to India and his first official engagement in MumbaiAccording to the Prime Ministers Office PMO the discussions between PM Modi and Macron will include a comprehensive review of advancements made under the IndiaFrance Strategic PartnershipThe deliberations are expected to focus on further strengthening the strategic relationship and expanding cooperation into emerging and futureoriented sectors The two leaders will also exchange perspectives on significant regional and global issues the PMO said in an official statementLater in the day at around 515 pm Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will jointly inaugurate the IndiaFrance Year of Innovation 2026They will also address an audience comprising business leaders startup founders researchers and innovators from both countriesIANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/french-president-macron-pays-tribute-to-victims-of-2008-mumbai-terror-attacks-661769.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nsa-ajit-dovals-canada-visit-derails-isi-backed-khalistan-revival-plans-661262.html New Delhi Feb 9 The Khalistan issue has always remained an irritant between India and Canada Ties soured between the two countries when Justin Trudeau was the prime minister of Canada and he has been accused of being an open Khalistan backer Trudeau even made reckless allegations against India following the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar Post Trudeauâs ouster ties were reset and both nations agreed to work on the Khalistan issueA recent development which has the Khalistani elements worried is the visit to Canada by National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval He held successful talks with Nathalie Drouin Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Canadian Prime MinisterThe outcome was very fruitful an official said while adding that this resetting of ties will surely be a major headache for the Khalistani terrorists They have used Canada as a base for long to launch attacks against India From Canada they have issued threats to the government of IndiaMoreover all the masterminds of the targeted killings in Punjab are based in Canada Further these elements have also been running drug cartels while facilitating the smuggling of drugs arms and ammunition into PunjabOne of the highlights of the meeting between the NSAs was sharing of realtime Intelligence The main focus would be the Khalistanis the official said He also said that this sharing of real time Intelligence would also cover drugs cyber threats and Sikh extremismAnother official said that this is probably one of the most constructive meetings in recent times The Khalistan issue is really getting out of hand Moreover this meeting comes at a time when the ISI has set in motion a major plan to revive the Khalistan movement in PunjabRecent Intelligence inputs have suggested that the ISI has readied an army of Khalistanis and is waiting to infiltrate them into Punjab Moreover the narcotics trade has shot up to fund this movementCurrently a soft push is being made whereby posters of the Khalistan flag are being put up in remote places Over a period of time the ISI plans to lure the youth with cash to join the movementThe meeting of the NSAs would derail these plans to a large extent another official said While the ISI runs the network the largest command centre is in Canada followed by the United KingdomAnother important aspect of this meeting was rebuilding trust Trudeauâs reckless allegation that Indiaâs Intelligence agencies were involved in the killing of Nijjar had led to a diplomatic stand off Canada had never viewed the Khalistan issue as extremism It let it thrive under the garb of free speechThe DovalDrouin meeting changes this aspect Both sides have agreed that the Khalistan issue will be viewed as terrorism and organised crime and not free speech This is a major development the experts sayIndia and Canada would share realtime information about these elements and this would make operations for these elements extremely hardNSA Doval raised the issue of fund raising by the Khalistanis They have been raising funds in the name of charities and many Gurdwaras in Canada have been used for thatHe further spoke about the need to cooperate on breaking the narco cartels as the proceeds raised from this trade are funding the Khalistani movement India has been able to convince Canada about the dangers the movement poses not jut to India but Ottawa as wellThe Khalistanis have been vocal online and have used social media platforms to push their agenda They have also used discreet methods to push their agenda With cooperation and realtime Intelligence sharing these activities would come down drastically officials sayThe Khalistani elements have sensed these developments and hence were hunting for newer countries such as Italy and Germany These moves would be very hard since it would involve dismantling the network in Canada that it has set over the last several decadesThe NSA meet took place at a time when Canadian Prime Minster Mark Carney prepares for a visit to India in March During his visit and meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ties would be further cemented between the two nationsAn Intelligence Bureau official said that the headache for the Khalistanis begins now He however warned that these elements would attempt a misadventure in Punjab and hence a highalert and vigil has to be maintained IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nsa-ajit-dovals-canada-visit-derails-isi-backed-khalistan-revival-plans-661262.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/islamabad-blast-raises-iskp-betrayal-angle-as-pakistan-sidesteps-intelligence-lapses-targets-india-661138.html New Delhi Feb 7 Within 24 hours of the deadly Islamabad blast that killed over 30 people and injured 160 Pakistan was quick to blame Afghanistan and India Pakistan however did not blame its own Intelligence factor and the fact that it has nurtured terror groups for long which have now turned against it An assessment by the Indian agencies suggested that it could be the handiwork of the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP or the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP However both groups have not claimed credit for the attack Indian agencies also do not rule out the possibility of this attack being a diversionary tactic by the establishment to turn attention from the losses the Pakistan security forces have faced in Balochistan Unknown terrorists targeted devotees at the Khadja Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabads Tarlai Kalan area when they were offering Friday prayers The pattern in which the attack was carried out and the fact that the Shias were targeted suggest that it could be the handiwork of either the TTP or ISKP Another question that Indian officials ask is why Pakistan was quick to blame India and Afghanistan They are not speaking about the Intelligence failure and one has to understand if this miss was deliberate or not the official said The Pakistan establishment whose de facto head is Field Marshal Asim Munir has been left redfaced on several occasions in recent months It began with Indias Operation Sindoor and since then Pakistan has been in a battle with multiple players It has been battling the Balochistan Liberation Army BLA the TTP and also the Afghan Taliban Further there are protests in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK against the establishment and Intelligence Bureau officials say that the region is all set to blow up very soon If this attack was carried out by the ISKP then it is a clear sign that the ISIs strategy has blown up in its face The ISKP never trusted the Pakistan establishment and like the TTP wants the country to be ruled under Sharia law The ISI briefly roped in the ISKP to fight alongside the LashkareTaiba against the Afghan Taliban and TTP However this strategy blew up in the face of the ISI as the ISKP has yet again shown that it cannot be trusted an official said The ISKP briefly agreed to battle alongside the LashkareTaiba due to its enmity with the Afghan Taliban It had hoped that Pakistan would have helped it in its fight against the Afghan Taliban but then the ISI failed to live up to its commitment Moreover not all in the Islamic State especially those part of the Syria and Iraq branches wanted any alliance with the Pakistan establishment They felt that the issues that the ISKP has been raising regarding Pakistan becoming an Islamic State run by the Sharia were being diluted due to this alliance An official said that it is too early to conclude whether it was the ISKP which carried out the attack However it bears all the signatures of the ISKP the official said Before even a preliminary probe could begin Pakistans Defence Minister Khwaja Asif blamed the Afghan Taliban and India for the strikeAnalysts said that this kneejerk reaction by Munir is a clear sign that he wants to divert attention from a variety of issues He sought to divert the Balochistan issue and sought to set a narrative against India and the Taliban Such a statement and the attack come at a time when Pakistan is drumming up a huge narrative against India It has allowed the JaisheMohammad to carry out radical rallies while also trying to provoke the people in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK The idea is to create unrest and then blame India for the same In doing so Pakistan forgot to assess its own internal security and the blast in an urban area is proof of that the experts say IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/islamabad-blast-raises-iskp-betrayal-angle-as-pakistan-sidesteps-intelligence-lapses-targets-india-661138.html Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/foreign-women-not-pakistanis-isis-suicide-bomber-strategy-to-retain-deniability-661170.html New Delhi Feb 7 In January this year the ISI circulated an audio clip in which JaisheMohammad JeM chief Masood Azhar is heard threatening to unleash thousands of suicide bombers on India Although it has not been verified whether the voice was Azharâs it is a wellknown fact that the JeM is in the process of building an army of suicide bombers Intelligence inputs have suggested that this suicide bomber unit of the outfit would be women heavy Interestingly the JeM has not hired a single woman bomber of Pakistani origin It is being headed by Pakistani women but the bombers are all from abroad an official said It has been found that the terror outfit has been recruiting women in large numbers from Uzbekistan Indonesia and the Philippines an official saidThere is a dual purpose behind this strategy Pakistani women are not as strong when compared to the women from these regions Further these women are also more charged when it comes to ideology and hence the ISI asked the JeM to pick people from these countries the official addedThe second part of this strategy is what Pakistan tries its best to dodeniability It is not ready to give up its terror first policy but also cares about the punishments it would get from international organisations such as the International Monetary Fund IMF and Financial Action Task Force FATF Hiring such women and deploying them for attacks would offer Pakistanis the deniability factorAnother official said that the deniability factor strategy has been tried for very long by Pakistan However in reality it has never workedDuring their training programme these women have been told to aim for soft targets They are being trained to carry out attacks on movie theatres and hotels in different parts of India An Intelligence Bureau official said that once their training is complete and the target is fixed a reconnaissance would be carried out following which the details would be shared with them Once this aspect is complete these women would be told to return to their home countries and then wait for orders They would then try and enter India and execute the attack once the green signal is given the official also saidThe Pakistani women who are part of the module are more involved in radicalisation and training They have not been trained for field activities as yet and the ISI intends to keep it that way an official addedIn addition to the JeM the ISI is also promoting the female network of the LashkareTayiba For now the LashkareTayiba is in the recruitment mode It has many women who are part of the top leadership These women are actively recruiting women However the brief for the LashkareTayiba is focus more on Jammu and Kashmir while the JeM would target the rest of India officials have learntThe womenâs wing has been pushed by Pakistan for long It feels the need to have such a wing as the women are considered to be more ideological radical and committed to the cause The chances of a Uturn are very low among women in terror groups analysts have found Women normally tend to dodge the radar when compared to menEven in the Faridabad module a woman Dr Shaheen Shahid played a major role In the run up to setting up the module she made multiple trips from Faridabad to Jammu and Kashmir She was the lead recruiter and was majorly involved in recruitment While the fact that she was a doctor did help her dodge the radar the woman angle too contributed largely to this the probe has foundOfficials say going forward the modus operandi of the ISI would largely focus around recruiting more women and white collared terrorists officials say IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/foreign-women-not-pakistanis-isis-suicide-bomber-strategy-to-retain-deniability-661170.html Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/odisha-hardcore-woman-maoist-surrenders-in-koraput-police-announce-lwe-free-status-661022.html Bhubaneswar Feb 5 A hardcore underground woman cadre of the banned CPI Maoist organisation on Thursday surrendered before the Koraput police in Odisha The surrendered woman Maoist identified as Mamata Podiami alias Mamita and Soni is a resident of Bijapur district in neighbouring Chhattisgarh She was an ACM Area Committee Memberranked cadre of the CPI MaoistWith the surrender of Mamata the Odisha Police on Thursday declared Koraput district one of the worstaffected districts of LeftWing Extremism LWE in the state as NaxalfreeThe surrender took place in the presence of senior officials of the Odisha Police and the Border Security Force at Jeypore in KoraputDuring the surrender the ACM cadre of CPI Maoist also laid down one SLR along with 10 live rounds of ammunitionâA day after Malkangiri district was declared Naxalfree we are today declaring Koraput district Naxalfree following the surrenderâ said Kanwar Vishal Singh DIG South Western Range KoraputMamata is also involved in many incidents of exchange of fire EoF antigovernment and antinational activities in the bordering areas of Odisha and Chhattisgarh whose verification is going onSpeaking to media persons he further stated that as per the Odisha governmentâs rehabilitation policy the surrendered woman ACM cadre Maoist will get Rs 550 lakh another Rs 165 lakh for surrendering along with the SLR rifle along with several other financial and related rewardsIt is worth noting that one hardcore ACMrank CPI Maoist cadre Sukhram Markam alias Suresh and Yogesh of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh surrendered before the Malkangiri Police in Odisha on WednesdayâThis surrender of the operational and ideological CPI Maoist leader marks a final blow to CPI Maoist cadres in Malkangiri making the Malkangiri district Naxalfreeâ the Malkangiri Police announced on WednesdayIn December last year Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier announced that Odisha stands at the threshold of becoming completely free from LWEThe government is resolved to eliminate LWE from the country before March 31 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/odisha-hardcore-woman-maoist-surrenders-in-koraput-police-announce-lwe-free-status-661022.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/combat-roles-propaganda-drive-indian-recruits-towards-iskp-in-afghanistan-661115.html New Delhi Feb 6 In 2019 there were an estimated 200 Indians who were part of the Islamic State but some of the returnees during questioning had said that they were given menial jobs and looked down upon However that has changed and now the Islamic State is moving most of its Indian origin operatives into Afghanistan where the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP is wooing them through combat roles and propaganda glorifying them Earlier all these operatives had moved from India and other middle eastern countries to be part of the outfit in Syria and Iraq Some of the returnees complained of being given menial jobs and many recruits had reported that they were disgruntled and wanted to return to their countryHowever the situation has changed with the Islamic State moving Indian origin operatives into Afghanistan where ISKP dominatesThe outfit which has managed to radicalise scores of Indian youth is also trying to get them out of India and place them in AfghanistanThe Indian operatives prefer Afghanistan over Syria and Iraq for a variety of reasons They find the cultures to be similar when compared to the Arab nations Further they have also found it easier to operate within Afghanistan when compared to Syria or Iraq officials sayThe agencies are keeping a close watch for any possible movement of Islamic State operatives from India to Afghanistan It is clear that the ISKP has lost a lot of men and hence wants more people in its outfitAmong all the countries it has recruited from the outfit found it is the Indian operatives who were more interested in fighting in Afghanistan when compared to other countriesAn Intelligence Bureau official said that the route may not be a direct one Many would attempt going to the Gulf nations before they could travel to Afghanistan This the ISKP feels would keep the heat low and they could make a safe entry into AfghanistanPrior to setting up operations in Afghanistan the operatives from India could choose only between Syria and Iraq Hearing some of the horror stories narrated by the returnees or those pleading to return the recruitments from India had gone down considerablyThese operatives were given menial jobs and never allowed on the battlefield and this had led to a lot of disgruntlement among the cadres from India However the situation in Afghanistan is completely different Not only are they being given combatant jobs but are also being used as suicide bombers This has made Afghanistan an attractive proposition for the Indian recruitsThree recent examples of Indian recruits being chosen as suicide bombers are Abu Khalid alHindi Abu Rajah alHindi and Najeeb alHindiThis is however not the only aspect which is attracting the Indian recruits These persons who take part in attacks or are chosen as suicide bombers are made into heroes by the ISKPThe outfit has a sophisticated communication platform which is used to spread its propaganda In one issue of the outfitâs magazine Voice of Khorasan Najeebâs story was featured in four pagesLike Najeeb another operative from Kerala Abu Khalid alHindi too featured in the same magazineThe article speaks about their sacrifices and how they fought all difficulties and reached Afghanistan Such cases are being used widely by the ISKP to brainwash and recruitAn Intelligence Bureau official said that in recent months the activity online has gone up multifold What is attracting the youth is the amount of importance the ISKP has been giving to Indian operativesThe bigger plan is to recruit thousands from India and ensure that they make their way into Afghanistan With the situation in the region getting harder the ISKP is in need of men to wage a battle and they find the Indian recruits best suited for the job This would be an ongoing process and the agencies would need to remain on a state of highalert officials say IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/combat-roles-propaganda-drive-indian-recruits-towards-iskp-in-afghanistan-661115.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/post-pahalgam-terror-attack-178-crore-tourists-visited-jampk-making-loud-statement-of-faith-in-goodwill-of-local-people-l-g-sinha-660866.html Srinagar Feb 4 Despite the huge setback to the tourism industry by the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22 last year in which 26 innocent civilians including 25 tourists and a local pony owner were killed by Pakistani terrorists more than 178 crore tourists visited the Union Territory in 2025 The hospitality of the people and the confidence reposed by the visitors in the goodwill of the locals has defeated the nefarious designs of the enemies of peace and prosperity in Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha has rightly said on Wednesday that despite security challenges tourism continues to be the pillar of the Union Territorys economyIn his address to the Legislative Assembly LG Sinha said that despite security challenges and natural calamities more than 178 crore tourists visited the Union Territory last yearThe LG referred to challenges like the Pahalgam terror attack 2025 floods and Operation Sindoor He said because of its crucial economic importance tourism had been given the status of an industry in Jammu and Kashmir to attract investment and generate employmentThe LG had special word of appreciation for the Chrysanthemum garden called BagheGulDawood started first time as a major autumn tourist attraction in Srinagar last yearHe added that with more than 50 vibrant varieties of Chrysanthemum the garden is a strategic cornerstone in Kashmirs transition to yearround destinationFocus has been given to pilgrim tourism in Jammu adventure tourism in Kashmir and ecofriendly tourism in border areas for equitable growth of various regions of Jammu and Kashmir the LG saidHe added that the Union government is planning a sustainable project for emerging tourist destinations with publicprivate participationReferring to the power sector the LG said there has been structural transformation in this sector through new hydropower projects like Pakal Dul Kiru Ratle and Kwar projects having a united potential of 3014 megawattsLG Sinha noted with satisfaction that during the last five years 5708 MVA capacity has been added to distribution system and 4239 MVA capacity to transmission sector in Jammu and KashmirHe said power losses have been reduced by nine per cent while revenue realisation has increased by 16 per cent in the Union Territory He added that solarisation of government buildings and private homes through PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has further strengthened renewable energy adoptionThe LG said that under this Central flagship scheme so far 6700 government buildings and 16800 homes had been solarisedHe added that historic milestone in connectivity has been achieved by connecting the Valley with the rest of the country through a railway link He referred to modernisation of Jammu Tawi Railway station and the creation of a separate full fledged railway division for Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/post-pahalgam-terror-attack-178-crore-tourists-visited-jampk-making-loud-statement-of-faith-in-goodwill-of-local-people-l-g-sinha-660866.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/post-pahalgam-terror-attack-178-crore-tourists-visited-jampk-reposes-faith-in-goodwill-of-local-people-l-g-sinha-660868.html Srinagar Feb 4 Despite the huge setback to the tourism industry by the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22 last year in which 26 innocent civilians including 25 tourists and a local pony owner were killed by Pakistani terrorists more than 178 crore tourists visited the Union Territory in 2025 The hospitality of the people and the confidence reposed by the visitors in the goodwill of the locals has defeated the nefarious designs of the enemies of peace and prosperity in Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha has rightly said on Wednesday that despite security challenges tourism continues to be the pillar of the Union Territorys economyIn his address to the Legislative Assembly LG Sinha said that despite security challenges and natural calamities more than 178 crore tourists visited the Union Territory last yearThe LG referred to challenges like the Pahalgam terror attack 2025 floods and Operation SindoorHe said because of its crucial economic importance tourism had been given the status of an industry in Jammu and Kashmir to attract investment and generate employmentThe LG had special word of appreciation for the Chrysanthemum garden called BagheGulDawood started first time as a major autumn tourist attraction in Srinagar last yearHe added that with more than 50 vibrant varieties of Chrysanthemum the garden is a strategic cornerstone in Kashmirs transition to yearround destinationFocus has been given to pilgrim tourism in Jammu adventure tourism in Kashmir and ecofriendly tourism in border areas for equitable growth of various regions of Jammu and Kashmir the LG saidHe added that the Union government is planning a sustainable project for emerging tourist destinations with publicprivate participationReferring to the power sector the LG said there has been structural transformation in this sector through new hydropower projects like Pakal Dul Kiru Ratle and Kwar projects having a united potential of 3014 megawattsLG Sinha noted with satisfaction that during the last five years 5708 MVA capacity has been added to distribution system and 4239 MVA capacity to transmission sector in Jammu and KashmirHe said power losses have been reduced by nine per cent while revenue realisation has increased by 16 per cent in the Union TerritoryHe added that solarisation of government buildings and private homes through PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has further strengthened renewable energy adoptionThe LG said that under this Central flagship scheme so far 6700 government buildings and 16800 homes had been solarisedHe added that historic milestone in connectivity has been achieved by connecting the Valley with the rest of the country through a railway linkHe referred to modernisation of Jammu Tawi Railway station and the creation of a separate full fledged railway division for Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/post-pahalgam-terror-attack-178-crore-tourists-visited-jampk-reposes-faith-in-goodwill-of-local-people-l-g-sinha-660868.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/post-pahalgam-terror-attack-178-crore-tourists-visited-jampk-l-g-sinha-660869.html Srinagar Feb 4 Despite the huge setback to the tourism industry by the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22 last year in which 26 innocent civilians including 25 tourists and a local pony owner were killed by Pakistani terrorists more than 178 crore tourists visited the Union Territory in 2025 The hospitality of the people and the confidence reposed by the visitors in the goodwill of the locals has defeated the nefarious designs of the enemies of peace and prosperity in Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha has rightly said on Wednesday that despite security challenges tourism continues to be the pillar of the Union Territorys economyIn his address to the Legislative Assembly LG Sinha said that despite security challenges and natural calamities more than 178 crore tourists visited the Union Territory last yearThe LG referred to challenges like the Pahalgam terror attack 2025 floods and Operation SindoorHe said because of its crucial economic importance tourism had been given the status of an industry in Jammu and Kashmir to attract investment and generate employmentThe LG had special word of appreciation for the Chrysanthemum garden called BagheGulDawood started first time as a major autumn tourist attraction in Srinagar last yearHe added that with more than 50 vibrant varieties of Chrysanthemum the garden is a strategic cornerstone in Kashmirs transition to yearround destinationFocus has been given to pilgrim tourism in Jammu adventure tourism in Kashmir and ecofriendly tourism in border areas for equitable growth of various regions of Jammu and Kashmir the LG saidHe added that the Union government is planning a sustainable project for emerging tourist destinations with publicprivate participationReferring to the power sector the LG said there has been structural transformation in this sector through new hydropower projects like Pakal Dul Kiru Ratle and Kwar projects having a united potential of 3014 megawattsLG Sinha noted with satisfaction that during the last five years 5708 MVA capacity has been added to distribution system and 4239 MVA capacity to transmission sector in Jammu and KashmirHe said power losses have been reduced by nine per cent while revenue realisation has increased by 16 per cent in the Union TerritoryHe added that solarisation of government buildings and private homes through PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has further strengthened renewable energy adoptionThe LG said that under this Central flagship scheme so far 6700 government buildings and 16800 homes had been solarisedHe added that historic milestone in connectivity has been achieved by connecting the Valley with the rest of the country through a railway linkHe referred to modernisation of Jammu Tawi Railway station and the creation of a separate full fledged railway division for Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/post-pahalgam-terror-attack-178-crore-tourists-visited-jampk-l-g-sinha-660869.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/tourist-influx-of-178-crore-after-pahalgam-attack-shows-faith-in-jampks-people-l-g-sinha-660870.html Srinagar Feb 4 Despite the huge setback to the tourism industry by the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam on April 22 last year in which 26 innocent civilians including 25 tourists and a local pony owner were killed by Pakistani terrorists more than 178 crore tourists visited the Union Territory in 2025 The hospitality of the people and the confidence reposed by the visitors in the goodwill of the locals has defeated the nefarious designs of the enemies of peace and prosperity in Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha has rightly said on Wednesday that despite security challenges tourism continues to be the pillar of the Union Territorys economyIn his address to the Legislative Assembly LG Sinha said that despite security challenges and natural calamities more than 178 crore tourists visited the Union Territory last yearThe LG referred to challenges like the Pahalgam terror attack 2025 floods and Operation SindoorHe said because of its crucial economic importance tourism had been given the status of an industry in Jammu and Kashmir to attract investment and generate employmentThe LG had special word of appreciation for the Chrysanthemum garden called BagheGulDawood started first time as a major autumn tourist attraction in Srinagar last yearHe added that with more than 50 vibrant varieties of Chrysanthemum the garden is a strategic cornerstone in Kashmirs transition to yearround destinationFocus has been given to pilgrim tourism in Jammu adventure tourism in Kashmir and ecofriendly tourism in border areas for equitable growth of various regions of Jammu and Kashmir the LG saidHe added that the Union government is planning a sustainable project for emerging tourist destinations with publicprivate participationReferring to the power sector the LG said there has been structural transformation in this sector through new hydropower projects like Pakal Dul Kiru Ratle and Kwar projects having a united potential of 3014 megawattsLG Sinha noted with satisfaction that during the last five years 5708 MVA capacity has been added to distribution system and 4239 MVA capacity to transmission sector in Jammu and KashmirHe said power losses have been reduced by nine per cent while revenue realisation has increased by 16 per cent in the Union TerritoryHe added that solarisation of government buildings and private homes through PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has further strengthened renewable energy adoptionThe LG said that under this Central flagship scheme so far 6700 government buildings and 16800 homes had been solarisedHe added that historic milestone in connectivity has been achieved by connecting the Valley with the rest of the country through a railway linkHe referred to modernisation of Jammu Tawi Railway station and the creation of a separate full fledged railway division for Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/tourist-influx-of-178-crore-after-pahalgam-attack-shows-faith-in-jampks-people-l-g-sinha-660870.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-terrorists-killed-in-ongoing-gunfight-in-jks-udhampur--660790.html Jammu Feb 4 IANS Two terrorists were killed on Wednesday in an ongoing gunfight with the joint security forces in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur districtnbspOfficials said that the terrorists were neutralised while the recovery of bodies is underway as firing exchanges are still on in the densely forested areanbspThe antiterrorist operation was started late Tuesday evening after the terrorists were spotted firing from a cavenbspOfficials said drones used by the joint forces spotted terrorists near a cave in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district after which the cordon in the area was further tightened to zero in on the hiding terroristsFollowing actionable intelligence about the presence of terrorists joint security forces moved in on Tuesday evening as terrorists fired at them from a cave pinpointed by the dronesnbspOfficials said Joint forces gave a calibrated response moving cautiously while tightening the cordon around the terrorists to prevent their escape in the densely forested area UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles played a crucial role in confirming the presence of terrorists inside the cave allowing the joint forces to adjust their strategy and avoid unnecessary riskThe operation was being carried out cautiously keeping in view the possibility of more terrorists hiding in the area Inhabitants of nearby localities have been advised to remain indoors as a precautionary measure till the operation is concluded said the officialsnbspThe presence of terrorists in the hilly areas of Udhampur Kathua Rajouri Poonch and Doda districts of Jammu division has emerged as a major concern for the security forcesIn the highlevel security review meeting in New Delhi chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 8 clear orders were given by him to neutralise these terrorists mostly believed to be Pakistani nationals while maintaining zero infiltration at the borders and the Line of Control LoCnbspThe Union Home Minister is visiting JampampK for three days beginning on February 5 In addition to other engagements Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the international border and chair another security review meeting in Jammu cityIANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-terrorists-killed-in-ongoing-gunfight-in-jks-udhampur--660790.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terrorists-spotted-near-cave-in-udhampur-forest-in-jampk-security-forces-move-in-660793.html Jammu Feb 4 An antiterrorist operation continued on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmirâs Udhampur district after the terrorists were spotted firing from a cave Officials said drones used by the joint forces spotted terrorists firing from a cave in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district after which the cordon in the area was further tightened to zero in on the hiding terroristsFollowing actionable intelligence about the presence of terrorists joint forces had moved in on Tuesday evening as terrorists fired at them from a cave pinpointed by the drones used by the joint forces during the operationOfficials said âJoint forces gave a calibrated response moving cautiously while tightening the cordon around the terrorists to prevent their escape in the densely forested area UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles played a crucial role in confirming the presence of terrorists inside the cave allowing the joint forces to adjust their strategy and avoid unnecessary risk The operation is being carried out cautiously keeping in view the possibility of more terrorists hiding in the area Inhabitants of nearby localities have been advised to remain indoors as a precautionary measure till the operation is concludedâThe presence of terrorists in the hilly areas of Udhampur Kathua Rajouri Poonch and Doda districts of Jammu division has emerged as a major concern for the security forcesIn the highlevel security review meeting in New Delhi chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 8 clear orders were given to neutralise these terrorists mostly believed to be Pakistani nationals while maintaining zero infiltration at the bordersAmit Shah directed the security forces to adopt a missionmode approach to achieve their objectivesThe meeting was attended by JampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Tapan Kumar Deka Director Intelligence Bureau Atal Dulloo Chief Secretary JampK Nalin Prabhat DirectorGeneral of Police JampK heads of Central Armed Police Forces and other senior officersThe Union Home Minister is again visiting JampK for three days beginning on February 5 In addition to other engagements Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the international border and chair another security review meeting in Jammu city IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terrorists-spotted-near-cave-in-udhampur-forest-in-jampk-security-forces-move-in-660793.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-terrorists-killed-in-ongoing-gunfight-in-jampks-udhampur--660800.html Jammu Feb 4 Two terrorists were killed on Wednesday in an ongoing gunfight with the joint security forces in the Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district Officials said that the terrorists were neutralised while the recovery of bodies is underway as firing exchanges are still on in the densely forested areaThe antiterrorist operation was started late Tuesday evening after the terrorists were spotted firing from a caveOfficials said drones used by the joint forces spotted terrorists near a cave in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur district after which the cordon in the area was further tightened to zero in on the hiding terroristsFollowing actionable intelligence about the presence of terrorists joint security forces moved in on Tuesday evening as terrorists fired at them from a cave pinpointed by the dronesOfficials said âJoint forces gave a calibrated response moving cautiously while tightening the cordon around the terrorists to prevent their escape in the densely forested area UAVs Unmanned Aerial Vehicles played a crucial role in confirming the presence of terrorists inside the cave allowing the joint forces to adjust their strategy and avoid unnecessary riskâThe operation was being carried out cautiously keeping in view the possibility of more terrorists hiding in the area Inhabitants of nearby localities have been advised to remain indoors as a precautionary measure till the operation is concludedâ said the officialsThe presence of terrorists in the hilly areas of Udhampur Kathua Rajouri Poonch and Doda districts of Jammu division has emerged as a major concern for the security forcesIn the highlevel security review meeting in New Delhi chaired by the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 8 clear orders were given by him to neutralise these terrorists mostly believed to be Pakistani nationals while maintaining zero infiltration at the borders and the Line of Control LoCThe Union Home Minister is visiting JampK for three days beginning on February 5 In addition to other engagements Amit Shah is scheduled to visit the international border and chair another security review meeting in Jammu city IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-terrorists-killed-in-ongoing-gunfight-in-jampks-udhampur--660800.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/confuse-distract-recruit-isi-pushes-homegrown-terror-to-overwhelm-indian-agencies-660570.html New Delhi Feb 2 Indian agencies have busted several plots hatched by ISIbacked terrorists which were aimed at carrying out strikes in India What the Indian agencies have learnt in recent months is that Pakistan has set up multiple networks within the country aimed at disturbing peace An Intelligence Bureau official stated that it is not just one type of network that the ISI has established The Pakistani spy agency is not only limiting itself to setting up terror modules meant to carry out attacks There are spy rings that have been established and in addition to this a major honeytrapping network has emerged in the country The ISI has been using its proxies to target individuals in Jammu and Kashmir whom they feel are antiPakistanFurther there are hit squads too that have come back These squads have prepared hit lists of prominent people Officials say that this only indicates the scale at which the ISI wants to operate in the country Following the Pahalgam attack India hit back by carrying out Operation Sindoor This has led to heightened security at the borders as a result of which the infiltrations have dried upWith no terrorist being able to infiltrate Pakistan has reactivated existing modules in Jammu and Kashmir Those terrorists who had infiltrated much earlier were kept on standby mode and now they have been instructed to strike in Jammu and KashmirAnother official said that there is also heightened drone activity in the bordering areas The drones are sent in to drop off drugs and arms in Punjab The intention is to revive the Khalistan movement there officials say The ISI has also instructed its proxy the LashkareTaiba to carry out a sustained campaign in Jammu and Kashmir whereby prominent individuals would be targeted and labelled antiPakistan and antiKashmir This operation is aimed at maligning such individuals and attempting to get the locals to act against such personsLast week the LashkareTaiba targeted noted counterterrorism expert Junaid Qureshi He has been critical of the ISI and hence the threat was issued to him Qureshiâs father Hashim Qureshi was one of the hijackers of the Air India flight IC405 in 1971 However Qureshi does not subscribe to his fatherâs viewRecently the Gujarat ATS arrested a youth originally from Uttar Pradesh for propagating the ideology of terror groups such as the JaisheMohammed and Al Qaeda Based on what his handlers advised him he had been spreading the ideology of these terror groups He also prepared a hit list of seven persons Investigations found that he had plans to eliminate these persons with the intention of spreading panic in GujaratIntelligence Bureau officials say that there is a clear pattern that can be found The ISI wants to keep the Indian agencies busy and hence is pushing its agenda on a very large scale The aim is to confuse the Indian agencies so that they end up making a mistake The ISI would wait for such an opportunity before it attempts to carry out a major strike Further the agenda is also to recruit as many youth as possible The ISI is ready to buy out individuals to further their causeAnother official explained that in the months to come Pakistan would continue to further a similar agenda aimed not only at confusing the agencies but also with the intention of recruiting more youth Pakistan wants terror in India to be completely homegrown in nature This would spare them the trouble of infiltration and also give Pakistan the deniability factor during a terror strike The homegrown network is being pushed hard after India changed its doctrine in which it said that any act of terror would be considered an act of war and not crossborder terrorism IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/confuse-distract-recruit-isi-pushes-homegrown-terror-to-overwhelm-indian-agencies-660570.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-raids-multiple-places-in-kashmir-in-terror-related-case-660575.html Srinagar Feb 2 The National Investigation Agency NIA on Monday carried out raids at multiple locations across the Kashmir Valley as part of an ongoing investigation into terrorrelated activities and funding networks NIA sources said the searches were conducted early in the morning in Srinagar Baramulla Sopore and BandiporaSources said the NIA teams were assisted by local police and the CRPF in raids conducted simultaneously at residential and other premises linked to suspected individualsâThe raids are part of a wider crackdown on terror financing and support networks operating in the Valleyâ the sources addedIn Baramulla district the raids were being carried out in Bomai Sopore Zethan Rafiabad and Model Town SoporeSearches are also going on in the main town of Bandipora and the HMT Mustafabad area of Srinagar districtOfficial statement and further details are awaitedThe NIA has been fiercely contesting terrorrelated cases filed by it in the designated court of lawOn January 18 2019 NIA filed a charge sheet against 12 people including LashkareTaiba LeT terror group chief Hafiz Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed SalahuddinIt is also contesting the bail applications of separatist leaders Shabir Shah and othersThe NIA is seeking the death penalty for JKLF chief Yasin Malik in the killings of four IAF personnel including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna in the Rawalpora area of Srinagar city in 1990 Witnesses have already identified Yasin Malik as the main shooter in that terror attack and Showkat Bakshi as one of his terror associatesYasin Malik is already serving a life sentence after he conceded to having waged war against the state and for being part of the criminal conspiracy The Delhi High Court on January 28 granted the NIA four weeks to file its rejoinder to a reply submitted by Malik in connection with the agencyâs appeal seeking the death penalty in a terror funding case IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-raids-multiple-places-in-kashmir-in-terror-related-case-660575.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jem-terrorists-hiding-in-kashmir-forests-security-forces-race-to-prevent-big-attack-660267.html New Delhi Jan 30 Antiterror operations have been intensified in Jammu and Kashmir following inputs about the presence of JaisheMohammad terrorists in the region This is part of the ongoing operation to flush out terrorists in the Kashmir Valley an official said stressing that flushing out these terrorists is important as they are highly trained and are capable of carrying out a massive strike This comes at a time when terrorists of both the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammad are finding it impossible to infiltrate terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir Since Operation Sindoor the infiltrations have come down to almost nil owing to heavy security and patrolling along the borders with Pakistan Intelligence Bureau officials say that hunting down the terrorists within the Valley is harder as they are hiding in the dense forests in Sonar and other areas In recent times terrorists have been taking cover in dense forests and this has made operations challenging for the security forces Currently the hunt is on for three terrorists but official assessments suggest that there could be more Pakistan is desperate to carry out an attack in Jammu and Kashmir after they lost face during Operation Sindoor These existing terrorists in the Valley are capable of carrying out a major attack and they are showing a sense of urgency to do so The idea is to strike big and divert the attention of the security forces so that the terrorists waiting at the launch pads can infiltrate into the Valley The infiltration of terrorists and the need to carry out a major strike have become a big necessity for both the Lashkar and the Jaish This according to these groups will help boost recruitment Intelligence Bureau officials say that the recruitments are down and hence there is a need for a big strike in India Many who were set to join these outfits are holding back as they do not have confidence in the leadership an official said The ISI is desperate to have these groups up and running so that they can strike hard in India While this would further their Kashmir agenda it would also serve as a distraction from the existing problems within Pakistan The army is losing its grip over the people and many are questioning its capabilities post Operation Sindoor Further many possible recruits have lost hope in the leadership of the terror groups Leaders of these terror groups such as Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar had promised the cadres the moon and even convinced them that India would not be able to shake Pakistan All that however changed since Operation Sindoor and both the Jaish and the Lashkar were hit in a big way Looking at the desperation that has set in officials warn that the terrorists of the Jaish who are hiding in the Valley have been instructed to carry out a major attack as soon as possible The security forces had launched a search operation on January 18 This had led to a gun battle in the Sonnar forest near the MandralSinghpora area The encounter however resulted in the death of a paratrooper and injuries to seven soldiers The terrorists managed to escape taking advantage of the challenging terrain and thick vegetation Officials say that the hunt is ongoing and add that the security forces are confident of nabbing these terrorists On January 22 and 25 two more encounters took place at the Mali Dana top and JanseerKandiwar However the terrorists managed to escape into the dense forest area This is an ongoing operation and today we have intensified the same an official said Nabbing or eliminating these terrorists is very important as Intelligence reports state that they are highly trained and dangerous If they manage to get away they are capable of striking big the official also added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jem-terrorists-hiding-in-kashmir-forests-security-forces-race-to-prevent-big-attack-660267.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-floods-punjab-with-arms-to-fuel-extortion-fund-khalistan-revival-660374.html New Delhi Jan 31 Punjab is witnessing a new pattern whereby arms and ammunition have been coming into the state in large numbers The ISI has been focusing heavily on Punjab in recent months and has enhanced operations In the most recent cases the agencies have observed that the arms that are being delivered are primarily to be used for extortion This signals the involvement of the gangster network which has been tasked with raising funds for the ISI The funds are in turn meant to be used to nurture terror networks in both Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir These incidents are taking place at a time when the Khalistan network is making desperate attempts to revive the movement in PunjabAn Intelligence Bureau official said that the ISI is looking to revive the movement in a big way However it is hitting a dead end when it comes to recruitment The ISI is tapping the youth who are addicted to drugs and will try to lure them with money to join the movement the official said Hence it has tasked the gangster network to raise funds by indulging in extortionAnother official said that the extortion racket would spread beyond Punjab On the target are rich individuals from Punjab Haryana and Delhi This extortion racket could run into crores of Rupees All the money would be diverted into Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir The gangster network has also been told to identify youth and try to buy them out to join the Khalistan movement officials sayLooking at the seizures of arms by the Punjab Police it appears as though the ISI is making a relentless push Foreignmade weapons such as the Ak47s the Beretta and Glocks are being smuggled into Punjab in large numbers While most of the consignments contain arms and ammunition there are a few which have narcotics as well The fact that the emphasis is more on arms and ammunition when compared to drugs signals that the ISI wants the gangster network to focus more on extortionOn the intervening night of January 27 and 28 the ISI attempted to push in a huge consignment of arms and ammunition from the IndoPakistan border in Fazlika However this was intercepted by the security agencies following inputs by the Counterintelligence Wing of the Punjab Police The ISI has been using drones in a big way to make this pushFurther they are also using the riverine routes to smuggle in arms and ammunition In addition to Fazlika the ISI has been using drones to drop in arms at Amritsar Tarn Taran and Pathankot Intelligence Bureau officials say that the ISI is desperate to revive terrorism in Punjab It is also looking to set up local modules in Jammu and Kashmir and hence it wants to raise funds by sending in huge consignments of arms and ammunitionThese elements in addition to running extortion rackets will also target the illegal arms market where there is a huge demand for the Glocks and Berettas An Intelligence Bureau official said that with radicalisation and recruitment for the Khalistan movement clearly failing in Punjab the ISI wants to target the youth by buying them out The gangster network is in the process of identifying vulnerable youth and those addicted to drugs They would be lured with huge sums of money and then trapped into joining the movement There is already a soft push on in Punjab to revive the Khalistan issueRecently a Khalistan flag was found at the Golden Temple The Intelligence agencies learnt that this was a soft attempt and more such incidents would take place These elements are just testing the waters and by indulging in more such acts they seek to change the narrative in their favour officials say IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-floods-punjab-with-arms-to-fuel-extortion-fund-khalistan-revival-660374.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/reconsider-travel-to-pakistan-due-to-terrorism-potential-armed-conflict-us-advisory-660086.html IslamabadWashington Jan 29 The US State Department has urged American citizens planning to travel to Pakistan to reconsider their plans citing security concerns local media in Pakistan reported on Thursday In its latest advisory the department advised travellers to think twice before visiting Pakistan due to crime civil unrest terrorism and the risk of kidnappingPakistan has been placed under a Level 3 advisory a category that indicates a high risk where terrorist attacks may occur without warning According to the State Department typical targets include transportation hubs hotels markets shopping malls military and security sites airports trains schools hospitals places of worship tourist locations and government buildings reported leading Pakistani daily DawnSome regions including parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been designated Level 4 Do Not Travel areasThe advisory urges US citizens not to travel to Level 4 areas for any reasonâ warning that assassination and kidnapping attempts are common particularly against government officials and private citizens The warning also applies to US citizens of Pakistani origin the newspaper reportedDo Not Travel to Balochistan Province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP Province including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas FATA due to terrorism and kidnapping the US advisory added mentioning further that Violent extremist groups have carried out attacks in Pakistan Terrorist attacks typically happen in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the former FATA but they have also occurred in major cities such as Karachi and IslamabadThe US State Department detailed that local law prohibits protesting or demonstrating without a permitBeing near a protest can draw scrutiny from Pakistani security forces US citizens have been detained for participating in protests You can also face detention for posting content on social media viewed as critical of the Pakistani government military or officials it statedEarlier this month a US State Department spokesperson announced that the Trump administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries beginning January 21 This will impact applicants from certain countries in Africa the Middle East the Caribbean and Latin America the Balkan regions and South Asia with Pakistan and Bangladesh included in the listReacting to the announcement of US visa curbs Pakistanâs Foreign Office reportedly expressed hope that the suspension is temporary with possible resumption in usual processing in the near future Until then the backlog of applications is expected to grow with approvals delayed despite historically strong demand IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/reconsider-travel-to-pakistan-due-to-terrorism-potential-armed-conflict-us-advisory-660086.html Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/encounter-in-chhattisgarhs-bastar-two-maoists-killed-ammunition-recovered-660016.html RaipurBijapur Jan 29 IANS The security forces in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district engaged in a fierce encounter with Maoists in the southern part of the region on Thursday recovering the bodies of two insurgents along with a cache of weapons and ammunition as operations continued into the afternoonnbspAccording to officials the District Reserve Guard team launched a search operation in South Bastar based on specific intelligence about the presence of armed Maoist cadres Intermittent exchange of fire erupted between the security personnel and the insurgents starting around 700 am marking a significant antiMaoist action in one of the most affected districts of the Bastar divisionDuring the course of the ongoing operation forces recovered two Maoist bodies from the encounter site Among the items seized were an AK47 rifle a 9 mm pistol and additional weapons and ammunition indicating the group was heavily armed and prepared for confrontationAuthorities emphasised that the search and area domination efforts remain active in the surrounding forests and terrain with teams combing the area to locate any remaining insurgents recover further evidence or neutralise threatsDue to the sensitivity of the situation and to safeguard the personnel involved officials have withheld details such as the precise location of the clash and the exact number of security forces deployed They said they will provide detailed information after completion of the operation The detailed report including further recoveries identification of the deceased Maoists and any additional outcomes is expected to be released once the search operation concludes safelyEarlier in the day the security forces in Bijapur district successfully thwarted a major Maoist attempt to target personnel and vehicles by recovering and destroying two powerful improvised explosive devices A joint team omprising the District Reserve Guard of Bijapur personnel from Ilmidi police station members of the Chhattisgarh Armed Force 9th Battalion and the Bomb Disposal Squad from Bijapur conducted a search and demining operation in the IlmidiLankapalli area particularly along the unpaved road in Village Lankapalli officials saidDuring the course of the operation the teams detected two IEDs each weighing between 20 and 30 kilograms planted by Maoists in the middle of the road The Bomb Disposal Squad promptly intervened and adhering to all established safety protocols carried out a controlled destruction of the explosives on the spotThe officials said there is a persistent challenge posed by LeftWing Extremism in Bijapur where Maoist groups continue to operate in remote pockets despite sustained counterinsurgency campaigns by state and central forces Recent months have seen intensified operations including the recovery of improvised explosive devices and the neutralisation of several cadres aimed at restoring normalcy and enabling development in the regionIANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/encounter-in-chhattisgarhs-bastar-two-maoists-killed-ammunition-recovered-660016.html Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-targets-journalists-for-dissent-shields-most-wanted-terrorists-report-659944.html Washington Jan 27 While Pakistan has increasingly misused laws to target journalists for coverage critical of state institutions by investigating summoning and jailing them real terrorists in the country operate freely raising funds recruiting indoctrinating and training their members to pursue jihad including ethnic cleansing terrorism imperialism and territorial expansionism a report said on Tuesday Writing for American media outlet âPJ Mediaâ Turkish journalist Uzay Bulut stressed that the Wests consideration of Pakistan as strategic major nonNATO ally reflects how âdisoriented unprincipled and uninformedâ Western foreign policy remains in the wider South Asian regionâA Pakistani antiterrorism court has sentenced in absentia eight journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment following their conviction of terrorismrelated offences These charges are linked to online activity in support of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan One convicted journalist who lives in New York said that he was never notified of any proceedingsâ she highlightedIn stark contrast Bulut noted that actual terrorists in Pakistan who openly advocate violence and jihad roam free with members and leaders of UNdesignated terrorist organisations openly spreading projihad propaganda and holding projihad events across the countryâThe chief of the terrorist group JaisheMohammed JeM Maulana Masood Azhar addressed an event on November 2 last year at the Ijtimah Islamic gathering held for JeMâs members During his speech Masood appealed to the people to join the jihad in the light of the Quranâ the Turkish journalist statedâIn addition an audio clip containing the speech of senior JeM leader Maulana Talha AlSaif brother of JeM Chief Maulana Masood Azhar has surfaced The audio reflects his remarks while delivering Khutba Juma Friday Sermon at a mosque in the District of Bahawalpur on October 10 2025 Maulana Talha AlSaif said âUse your Zakat religious tax in the way of Jihad for the construction of Mosques to help Mujahideen jihadists and other needy Muslimsââ she addedAccording to the report Pakistan has witnessed an alarming resurgence of terror groups especially JaisheMohammed JeM across the country The terrorist groups including JeM LashkareTaiba LeT as well as their proxies such as JamaatudDawa JuD and Pakistan Markazi Muslim League PMML often organise training sessions meetings workshops and other events in the countryâThe events occur across Pakistan during which projihad and antiIndia statements are freely shared and participants are further indoctrinated Leaders and representatives of those terrorist organisations also deliver sermons at mosques the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-targets-journalists-for-dissent-shields-most-wanted-terrorists-report-659944.html Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-terror-nexus-undermines-global-efforts-to-demilitarise-gaza-report-659955.html Washington Jan 27 As the international community focuses on demilitarising Hamas in Gaza overlooking Pakistans growing role as a potential safe haven risks enabling the group to reconstitute outside the Middle East Against this backdrop proposals to deploy Pakistani troops to Gaza â whether for stabilisation or peacekeeping â are fraught with danger a report has highlighted According to a report in the USbased Middle East Media Research Institute MEMRI the welldocumented nexus between Hamas and terror groups LashkareTaiba LeT and JaisheMohammad JeM operating openly on Pakistani soil could undermine the credibility and clarity of international counterterrorism efforts endangering both regional stability and Western security interestsâOn January 15 2026 the USled intergovernmental organisation Board of Peace whose stated purpose is to âpromote stability restore dependable and lawful governance and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflictâ in Gaza was established On January 18 US President Donald Trump acting as chair of the organisation invited Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join it However Pakistan allows Hamas representatives to operate freely on its soil participate in public events and forge alliances with local militant groupsâ the report detailedâThis conduct undermines Western efforts to diplomatically isolate Hamas and raises serious questions about whether the United States should continue to regard Pakistan as a major nonNATO ally it addedThe report stressed that the videos and images circulating from recent events in Pakistan including the January 2026 LeTlinked gathering in Pakistanâs Gujranwala featuring senior Hamas representative Naji Zaheer with LeT operative Rashid Ali Sandhu â highlighted the growing nexus between Hamas and Pakistanbased terrorist groupsSimilar trends it said emerged earlier in 2025 during conferences held in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK such as the February 5 Kashmir Solidarity and Hamas Operation âAl Aqsa Flood Conference in Rawalakot which saw participation from representatives of LeT JeM and HamasâThese public appearances go beyond symbolic solidarity Speakers offered mutual endorsements and rhetoric that framed the Palestinian cause as championed by Hamas and the Kashmiri cause as pursued by groups such as LeT and JeM as interconnected fronts within a broader panIslamic jihadist struggleâ the report mentionedâThe visual record of these events provides tangible evidence of ideological convergence and emerging coordination while the permissive environment in which they occur highlights Pakistans role as a facilitating hub for transnational militant networks The open networking of sanctioned terrorist actors on Pakistani soil raises serious questions about state tolerance and potential complicityâ it noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-terror-nexus-undermines-global-efforts-to-demilitarise-gaza-report-659955.html Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fierce-encounter-between-assam-rifles-and-insurgents-in-arunachals-changlang-659816.html Itanagar Jan 26 An Assam Rifles Company Operating Base COB in Arunachal Pradeshâs Changlang district came under fire from armed insurgents on Monday triggering a fierce exchange of fire officials said According to sources the COB located at Ranglum village in Changlang district was fired upon from multiple directions The remote border village lies close to the IndiaMyanmar border near international border pillar number 168Assam Rifles troops retaliated effectively and the counterinsurgency operation is still underway the sources said adding that no injuries or fatalities have been reported so far from either sideAdditional forces have been deployed in and around the area while the region has been cordoned off and the operation further intensified to neutralise the armed insurgentsA senior police official said that police teams have rushed to the border areas to gather further detailsHowever the identity of the militant group involved is yet to be confirmed as detailed information is awaited from the Assam RiflesArunachal Pradesh shares a 520km unfenced border with Myanmar making the region vulnerable to crossborder insurgent movementsMeanwhile security agencies recalled that a few months ago militants of the NSCNK YA faction had launched a standoff attack on the Hedman Camp in Changlang district which was successfully foiled due to an instant and swift response by alert troopsSubsequently ULFA Independent extremists attempted a similar attack on the Kakopathar Camp in Tinsukia district of eastern Assam The attack was repulsed resulting in casualties among the insurgents and the apprehension of an Over Ground Worker OGW involved in the plotFollowing those incidents Assam Rifles intensified counterinsurgency operations by activating an extensive security grid supported by modern surveillance assets drones and intelligencebased hightech teamsThe heightened operations culminated in a successful ambush at the 6 Mile Lekang Khampti area in Namsai district of south Arunachal Pradesh leading to the neutralisation of one ULFA I cadre and the recovery of warlike storesDuring a subsequent search operation security forces recovered the body of a militant identified as Iwon Axom a selfstyled Sergeant Major of ULFA IOne rifle one rocketpropelled grenade RPG round and three rucksacks were also recovered from the spotSources said that such rapid and precise actions have repeatedly foiled insurgent attempts and helped maintain the morale dominance of security forces across the regionThe Assam Riflesâ steadfast role professional planning and resolute execution continue to uphold peace and stability in the Northeast reaffirming their legacy as the âSentinels of the North Eastâ the sources added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fierce-encounter-between-assam-rifles-and-insurgents-in-arunachals-changlang-659816.html Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gujarat-ats-arrests-youth-from-navsari-for-terror-plot-recovers-weapons-659868.html NavsariAhmedabad Jan 27 The Gujarat AntiâTerrorist Squad ATS has arrested a youth from Navsari on suspicion of planning targeted killings aimed at spreading terror and fear The accused identified as Faizan Shaikh a resident of Charpul in Navsari district was taken into custody on January 25Officials said preliminary investigations indicate that Shaikh originally from Dundawala Narpat Nagar in Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh had been radicalised by the extremist ideologies of the banned organisations JaishâeâMohammed and AlâQaedaOfficials further said Shaikh had been in contact with radical elements through online platforms and other channelsFollowing his alleged radicalisation he reportedly procured illegal weapons and ammunition to carry out attacks against selected individualsATS officers recovered the weapons and explosive materials from his possession at the time of arrestâInitial investigation suggests that the accused had been preparing to execute targeted killings to instil fear and terror within the communityâ an ATS officer saidAuthorities added that intensive interrogations are underway to determine whether Shaikh had any accomplices and to trace the financial and logistical networks that may have supported himIn the wake of the arrest security agencies have heightened surveillance across Navsari and the broader South Gujarat region as a precautionary measureOfficials are examining all possible links and sources of the arms and ammunition while maintaining close coordination with other intelligence unitsThis case comes nearly two months after a separate operation in which the ATS arrested three individuals allegedly planning attacks in different parts of the countryIn November Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed a resident of Hyderabad along with two men from Uttar Pradesh Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohammad Suhail Mohammad Saleem were taken into custodyAuthorities said the trio had been radicalised by handlers from the banned Islamic State Khorasan Province and several weapons and ammunition were recovered from their possessionSaiyed had studied medicine in China and was reportedly involved in planning attacks at multiple locationsThe ATS has also made further arrests in Gujarat targeting suspected terrorrelated activities underlining the continued vigilance of security agencies in the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gujarat-ats-arrests-youth-from-navsari-for-terror-plot-recovers-weapons-659868.html Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/recovery-of-maoist-posters-creates-unease-in-bengals-bankura-on-r-day-659786.html Kolkata Jan 26 As the country was celebrating the 77th Republic Day on Monday concern was triggered in certain pockets of the once Maoistinfested Bankura district of West Bengal following the recovery of Maoist posters The posters were mainly recovered from the Taldangra and Onda areas of Bankura district which had remained strong Maoist hotbeds for several years until around 2011Some of the posters were pasted on tree trunks while others were found at different bus stops in the area It is presumed that they were pasted late on Sunday night and came to the notice of local villagers on Monday morningSignificantly the posters were handwritten in red ink typical of the style used in public messages issued by leftwing extremist groupsOne of the key messages in the posters was a protest against antiMaoist operations in Chhattisgarh which were allegedly being carried out by security forces in the name of counterinsurgency measuresThe posters also raised demands for the immediate release of local tribal people who had been arrested or detained by security forces for their alleged involvement in Maoist activitiesIn addition the posters called for justice over the killing of top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma in an exchange of fire with security forces in Andhra Pradeshâs Alluri Sitarama Raju district in the AndhraOdisha border region in November last yearAfter receiving information about the recovery of the posters personnel from the local police stations removed them and took them into custody for examinationâA probe is on to ascertain whether the posters were actually pasted by members of leftwing extremist groups or by others with vested interests In such areas pasting Maoist posters by vested interests is quite commonâ a district police official saidBankura along with West Midnapore Purulia and Jhargram districts had remained significant Maoist strongholds for several years until 2011However leftwing extremist groups gradually started losing their grip over these areas after the killing of top Maoist commander Koteswar Rao alias Kishenji in a forested area of West Midnapore district in November 2011 IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/recovery-of-maoist-posters-creates-unease-in-bengals-bankura-on-r-day-659786.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pak-terror-groups-involved-in-targetting-chinese-investments-in-afghanistan-analysts-659812.html Kabul Jan 26 Pakistanâs engagement with militant groups analysts argue serves strategic purposes including deterring Chinese investment in Afghanistan to preserve Pakistani regional influence and pressuring the Afghan Taliban over TehrikeTaliban Pakistan TTP sanctuaries a report said on Monday It added that the January 2026 terror attack on a Kabul restaurant by the terrorist group Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP highlights the security challenges undermining foreign economic engagement in AfghanistanAccording to a report in Afghanistans leading news agency Khaama Press Pakistan denies allegations of crossborder militancy while Taliban officials and some analysts claim that Pakistanbacked networks facilitate ISKP operations in the regionâOn January 19 2026 a suicide bombing at a Chineseowned restaurant in Kabulâs ShahreNaw district killed multiple civilians including Chinese nationals The Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP claimed responsibility framing the attack as targetting Chinese presence in Afghanistan This incident continues a pattern of violence against Chinese interests in the countryâ the report detailedâSince the Talibanâs return to power in August 2021 Chinese engagement in Afghanistan has proceeded alongside periodic ISKP attacks on Chinese targets Notable incidents include a 2022 hotel attack in Kabul targeting Chinese nationals and attacks on Chinese workers in subsequent years While ISKP has claimed responsibility for these attacks the extent to which they represent a coordinated campaign versus opportunistic violence remains debated among security analystsâ it notedPakistan has long faced accusations of supporting certain militant groups while combating others â an accusation that Islamabad consistently rejectedâCritics point to groups like LashkareTaiba LeT which Pakistan banned following international pressure after the 2008 Mumbai attacks though enforcement of this ban has been questioned by India and international observersâ the report mentionedTaliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has alleged that Pakistanâs InterServices Intelligence ISI enabled the relocation of ISKP operatives particularly amid heightened border tensions in 20242025The report further said âChinese investments in Afghanistan including projects like the Amu Darya oil development and the Mes Aynak copper mine have proceeded slowly due to multiple factors security concerns Taliban governance capacity international sanctions complications and commercial viability questionsâUntil the global community it said âdevelops mechanisms to address the underlying sources of militant capacity in the region â whether through state failure or deliberate policyâ â Afghanistanâs economic development âwill remain constrained by persistent security threatsâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pak-terror-groups-involved-in-targetting-chinese-investments-in-afghanistan-analysts-659812.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fairpoint-the-irony-of-trumps-board-of-peace-that-overlooks-terror-sponsors-659648.html New Delhi Jan 25 It is hard to overlook the irony of the United States establishing a Board of Peace that includes Pakistan as a key member The visuals from Davos featuring US President Donald Trump engaged in a close dialogue with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were not merely symbolic they reflected a troubling disregard for important realitiesPakistans record is neither ambiguous nor disputed It is a country long accused of sponsoring crossborder terrorism against India that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced lakhsThe perpetrators of the 2611 Mumbai attacks emerged from its soil Osama bin Laden mastermind of the 911 attacks was found hiding in Abbottabad a stones throw from a major Pakistani military installationMore recently the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack once again underscored the persistence of this threat India has directly faced Pakistansponsored terrorism for decades and the US knows itBeyond terrorism Pakistans internal record offers little reassurance From the brutal suppression of dissent in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to allegations of rigged elections compromised courts military dominance over civilian authority and systemic persecution of minorities the country has struggled to uphold even basic democratic normsDespite this it finds a place of prominence on Trumps Board of PeaceTrump while announcing the board spoke of ending decades of suffering stopping cycles of hatred and forging a beautiful everlasting and glorious peace The sentiment may sound lofty but it raises a fundamental question can peace be built without first dismantling terror networks and holding state sponsors Pakistan accountableThe Board of Peace itself appears less like a multilateral initiative and more like a personalised political instrument one driven by a desire to bypass postwar international institutions and replace them with a USdominated authority History suggests that when peace becomes political caution is not just advisable but necessaryIndias scepticism is not born of cynicism but experience In recent years New Delhi has watched instability unfold across its neighbourhood Bangladesh Sri Lanka the Maldives and Nepal often amid external influences and selective global interventionsPeace forums that claim neutrality frequently carry hidden agendas shaping narratives through soft power moral pressure and media amplification rather than democratic legitimacy or accountabilityThe danger lies not in the pursuit of peace but in how it is defined and enforced Many such boards operate outside established multilateral frameworks presenting simplified versions of complex conflicts where historical context becomes inconvenient Accountability more often than not is demanded primarily of those willing to engage in dialogue not those who actively undermine itFor India this asymmetry is particularly troubling Decades of crossborder terrorism proxy wars and efforts to internationalise internal security challenges have repeatedly tested its restraintThe late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayees historic bus journey to Lahore in 1999 was a genuine gesture of peace The Kargil conflict that followed was a brutal reminder of the risks of misplaced trustIt is therefore legitimate to ask how a Board of Peace can include a state that has consistently compromised peace Has the US forgotten the lessons of Abbottabad or has strategic convenience overtaken memory The visible warmth between Trump and Pakistans military leadership only deepens these concernsIndia which gave the world the philosophies of Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi does not need lectures on peace It understands peace not as a spectacle but as a responsibility That is why New Delhi must approach Trumps invitation to join the Board of Peace with measured cautionThe boards stated mandate overseeing the Gaza ceasefire and reconstruction has already expanded in ambition with Trump suggesting it could replace the United Nations in resolving global conflicts Such aspirations without institutional checks or inclusivity should concern any serious democracyWith Pakistan attempting to position itself as a key interlocutor the risk of it leveraging such platforms to revive its Kashmir narrative is real India has consistently countered these attempts in the United Nations and other forums and its diplomacy is capable of doing so again Yet vigilance remains essentialPeace that ignores history excuses terror and rewards duplicity is not peace it is merely an illusion Pakistan is a terror monster and it is unfortunate that the US has chosen to overlook this realityDeepika Bhan can be contacted at deepikabiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fairpoint-the-irony-of-trumps-board-of-peace-that-overlooks-terror-sponsors-659648.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terrorist-groups-in-pakistan-continue-funding-and-promoting-terrorism-report-659673.html Islamabad Jan 25 Terrorist groups continue to operate in Pakistan through multiple proxy networks and remain engaged in financing and promoting terrorism though they have modified their funding mechanisms to evade international scrutiny according to a report The Financial Action Task Force FATF placed Pakistan on its âgrey listâ three times between 2008 and 2022 over inadequate measures to curb terror financingThe AsiaPacific Group APG a FATFaffiliated body conducted an onsite mutual evaluation in October 2018 Its 2019 Mutual Evaluation Report found significant deficiencies in Pakistanâs antimoney laundering and counterterrorist financing framework including weak enforcement of the FATF action plan wrote Turkeyborn journalist Uzay Bulut in a report published in PJ MediaIn 2019 the FATF stated that Pakistan had failed to demonstrate a proper understanding of terror financing risks posed by groups such as the Islamic State ISIS Al Qaeda JamaatudDawa JuD FalahiInsaniat Foundation FIF LashkareTaiba LeT JaisheMohammed JeM the Haqqani Network and individuals linked to the TalibanDespite these concerns the FATF later stated that Pakistan had met all 34 action plan requirements and removed the country from the grey list during its plenary session in France in 2022However the PJ Media report claimed that Pakistan continues to promote terrorism with militant groups now operating through proxy organisations and adopting new funding methodsâBased on credible records and opensource intelligence investigations terror groups continue to finance and promote Islamic terrorism though their methods have evolvedâ the report statedAccording to the report JaisheMohammed which is listed under the United Nations 1267 sanctions regime and designated as a terrorist organisation by India the US the UK and New Zealand has shifted to using digital wallets mobile payment platforms and cryptocurrency including USDT instead of conventional banking channelsJeM is reportedly using platforms such as Easypaisa and Sadapay allegedly controlled by family members of its founder Masood Azhar to bypass international monitoring The group is also said to be raising funds under the pretext of humanitarian relief for Gaza and mosque constructionThe report claimed that JeM has launched fundraising drives for building more than 300 mosques in PakistanLashkareTaiba has also reportedly shifted to collecting funds directly through digital wallets instead of bank accounts to avoid FATF scrutiny Based in Pakistanâs Punjab province LeT has launched humanitarian initiatives to circumvent sanctions according to information cited from the US Congress websiteThe report stated that LeT maintains training camps schools and medical facilities in Pakistan and coordinates its activities through front organisations such as JamaatudDawaIt added that LeT has collected donations under the guise of flood relief and rescue operations including appeals for funds to purchase boats for disasterhit areasâTerror outfits are increasingly using humanitarian projects religious institutions rescue missions and conflictrelated campaigns to raise funds globallyâ the report saidSuch diversification of funding channels enables these groups to avoid regulatory oversight while sustaining militant activities and ideological outreach it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terrorist-groups-in-pakistan-continue-funding-and-promoting-terrorism-report-659673.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/disguised-as-activism-khalistani-rhetoric-blueprint-for-terrorism-report-659471.html Zagreb Jan 23 Khalistani extremists reportedly storming the Indian Embassy in Croatia on Thursday ripping down the tricolour and hoisting their Khalistani flag is not a victory of selfdetermination but a pathetic tantrum by fringe radicals who thrive on chaos while cowering from real threats faced by their community a report stated on Friday Timed cynically ahead of EU leadersâ participation in Indiaâs Republic Day celebrations this stunt reeks of desperation aiming to embarrass India on the global stage But letâs call it what it is criminal vandalism that drags innocent host nations like Croatia into a quagmire of international tension Khalsa Vox reportedKhalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun could not hide his happiness over the incident and shared a video where he made claims like Indias tricolour will be replaced with Khalistan flag after Punjab is liberated from Indian occupationPannunâs rhetoric isnât just inflammatory itâs a blueprint for terrorism disguised as activism This isnât about Sikh rights itâs a direct assault on Indiaâs sovereignty backed by countries such as Pakistan echoing the violent separatist campaigns that have claimed thousands of lives By violating the Vienna Convention on diplomatic premises these thugs arenât asserting âSikh selfdeterminationâ theyâre inviting backlash from European governments weary of foreign extremists turning their soil into battlegroundsThe Khalsa Vox stated that such actions also put host nations in a soup Croatia now has to investigate this breach and targetting of Indian Embassy could strain Zagrebs ties with New Delhi Khalistani vandalism incidents have previously occurred in Canada the UK and the US resulting in arrests diplomatic protests and increased security near Indian missionsThese radicals exploit Western freedoms to sow discord but when the hammer falls as it inevitably will itâs the local authorities who clean up the mess Why not channel that energy into something productive Because destruction is easier than dialogue Pannun and his ilk peddle a victim narrative laced with halftruths and outright liesThe hypocrisy of these radicals is revealed when they remain silent on atrocities that dont fit their antiIndia propaganda In December last year a 16yearold Sikh girl in UKs Hounslow was kidnapped blackmailed and gangraped by a Pakistaniorigin grooming gang men in their 40s who want to target teenage girls More than 200 Sikhs stormed the apartment to rescue her resulting in the arrest of the main accused and his accomplices This is not only a single incident as UK grooming gangs involving Pakistani men have targetted Sikh girls for yearsWhere was Pannunâs outrage Why no SFJ campaigns against these predators No flaghoisting protests at Pakistani embassies Because it doesnât serve their narrative and also how can they protest against their funders Khalistanis are quick to desecrate Indian symbols but mum when Sikh daughters are violated by gangs from a nation that has historically oppressed Sikhs and continues to do so still be it the Gurdwaras in Pakistan going to ruins forced conversions persecution of minorities the list goes on Khalsa Vox report highlighted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/disguised-as-activism-khalistani-rhetoric-blueprint-for-terrorism-report-659471.html Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/dreaded-pakistani-jaish-commander-killed-in-jampks-kathua-district-659491.html Jammu Jan 23 A dreaded Pakistani terrorist commander Usman belonging to the JaisheMohammad JeM terror outfit was killed by the joint forces on Friday in Jammu and Kashmirâs Kathua district In a post on X IGP Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti said on Friday âA Pakistani Jaish terrorist has been neutralised by a small JKP team in a joint operation with the Army and CRPF in the general area of Billawar Kathua districtâArmyâs Rising Star Corps also said on X âActing on specific intelligence inputs Joint Operation was launched by the Army and Police on Jan 23 in the general area Parhetar Kathua The area was cordoned and contact established In a precise strike by the joint forces 1 Foreign Terrorist has been eliminated Search operations are continuingâThe antiterrorist operation on Friday was successfully carried out in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua districtOfficial sources said the dreaded JeM commander had sneaked into the Indian side of the border in 20212022 and was active for the last two yearsâHe was earlier spotted in Doda Udhampur and Kathua districts of Jammu division The intelligence about the presence of the terrorist commander was gathered by Billawar police and in a surgical 10minute long operation the joint forces including the army Jamp K police and the CRPF neutralised the terroristâ official sources saidFierce encounters have taken place in the Billawar area and other areas of Kathua district in the past as wellOn January 13 this year an encounter broke out in the NajoteKahog area of Billawar after terrorists fired on a searching party with reports suggesting they were part of a group that had recently infiltratedOn January 16 Security forces busted a militant hideout in the Kamad Nallah forest area finding suppliesOn January 7 an encounter began in the Kamad NallahDhanu Parole area of Billawar following reports of a group of 23 terroristsIn June 2025 multiple operations by the Billawar Police resulted in the arrest of several drug peddlers including those involved in heroinchitta trafficking and bootleggers in areas like Pallan Dharamkot and Katli MorhOn June 12 two terrorists were killed by security forces in the Hiranagar area of KathuaOn September 30 2024 one terrorist was gunned down in an encounter that had broken out in the wider region of Kathua with security forces conducting intense searches in dense vegetation IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/dreaded-pakistani-jaish-commander-killed-in-jampks-kathua-district-659491.html Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fierce-encounter-breaks-out-between-maoists-and-security-forces-in-jharkhands-saranda-forest-659279.html Chaibasa Jharkhand Jan 22 A fierce encounter has been going on since Thursday morning between security forces and Maoists in the Saranda forest region of Jharkhandâs West Singhbhum district While reports suggest that several Maoists have been killed official confirmation on the exact number of casualties is still awaitedSearch operations are currently underway in the area and intermittent gunfire could still be heardKolhan Division DIG Anuranjan Kispotta confirmed the encounter saying the operation is ongoing and detailed information will be shared laterAs a precautionary measure the entire area has been cordoned off and additional forces deployedSenior police and security officials have reached the spot to oversee the operationJharkhand Police spokesperson and IG Operations Michaelraj S said the exchange of fire between security forces and Maoists has been continuing since morning in the Saranda forest adding that the Maoists have suffered heavy lossesAccording to police the joint operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Maoists near Kumbhdih village under the Chotanagara police station limitsDuring the operation Maoists allegedly lying in ambush opened indiscriminate fire on the security forces prompting a strong and effective retaliatory responseThe encounter continued for several hours during which security forces reportedly gained the upper handSources claim that a top Maoist carrying a bounty of Rs 50 lakh along with several of his associates has been killed though official confirmation is still awaitedSeveral bodies of Maoists have been recovered from the encounter site along with weapons ammunition and dailyuse items Those killed are believed to be active and wanted members of the outfit many of whom were carrying cash rewards in multiple casesAntiNaxalite operations have intensified in Chaibasa and adjoining areas in recent months In June 2025 four Naxalites including senior commanders were killed in separate encounters in the Tonto and Goilkera areas of Chaibasa This marks the first encounter between security forces and Naxalites in 2026In 2025 alone police and security forces killed over 25 Naxalites across Jharkhand IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fierce-encounter-breaks-out-between-maoists-and-security-forces-in-jharkhands-saranda-forest-659279.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-witnesses-deterioration-of-internal-stability-under-asim-munir-report-659375.html Islamabad Jan 22 People across Pakistan are raising concerns over Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munirâs failure to safeguard citizens from escalating militancy particularly in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan The rise in militant attacks and fatalities has been attributed to the operational and tactical shortcomings of Munirled security forces with 2025 recording more than 5300 militant attacks in Pakistan a report said on Thursday âAsim Munir was elevated to the rank of Field Marshal in 2025 for his âexemplary leadershipâ in enhancing Pakistanâs security but the same year saw a 74 per cent increase in combatrelated deaths reflecting the unprecedented deterioration of internal stability There appears to be a failure to rein in militant groups and a struggle to fulfil his core duty of ensuring domestic order despite Munir exercising unparalleled authority and making repeated public assertions of controlâ a report in European Times detailedThe report cited Tamim Asey former Afghan Deputy Minister of Defence accusing Munir of risking the lives of Pakistani soldiers fighting the Taliban on the Afghan border while failing to contain militancy in BalochistanâCome back to dialogue and avoid further bloodshed Your forces are being killed in hordes Every day of these confrontations will sleepwalk you into another epic mistake of Bangladesh magnitudeâ Asey warnedIn reference to a video of Pakistani soldiers being held hostage the European Times quoted Asey as saying âSomebody should advise Asim Munir he is walking into a major catastrophic mistakeâThe report highlighted that several Pakistanis held Munir responsible for inciting violence âThe entire nation knows that terrorism in the tribal areas is being carried out under the leadership of the mentally ill Asim Munirâ the report quoted Peshawar resident Amin Wazir as sayingPearl Pandya senior analyst at ACLED a USbased conflict monitoring firm said that the militarycentric response to dissent in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has alienated the local populations while warning that Munirâs plan to mine copper in Balochistan could intensify militancyâFor militancy to abate in Pakistan a combination of three factors is essential sustained military pressure on militants political engagement with Baloch and Pashtun groups and cooperation from Afghanistan While the first is in Pakistanâs hands both the army and the government remain hesitant toward the second and have limited ability to influence the third and most crucial piece of the puzzleâ the European Times quoted Pandya as sayingâThis points toward at best a continuation of the status quo with sporadic bursts in regional violence in 2026 and at worst a further deterioration in the security situation as militancy enters the mainlandâ she added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-witnesses-deterioration-of-internal-stability-under-asim-munir-report-659375.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-becoming-safe-haven-for-hamas-poses-threat-to-west-report-659376.html Washington Jan 22 The threat of Hamas gaining an ideological and logistical foothold in Pakistan particularly in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK is genuine and credible While the global community focuses on demilitarising Hamas in Gaza it must recognise that Pakistan is becoming the next fertile ground for Hamas to reorganise posing a risk to the West and its interests in the region a report said on Thursday âOn January 15 2026 the USled intergovernmental organisation Board of Peace whose stated purpose is to âpromote stability restore dependable and lawful governance and secure enduring peace in areas affected or threatened by conflictâ in Gaza was established On January 18 US President Donald Trump acting as chair of the organisation invited Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to join it However Pakistan allows Hamas representatives to operate freely on its soil participate in public events and forge alliances with local militant groupsâ a report in USbased Middle East Media Research Institute MEMRI detailedâThis conduct undermines Western efforts to diplomatically isolate Hamas and raises serious questions about whether the United States should continue to regard Pakistan as a major nonNATO allyâ it addedAccording to the report soon after the brutal Hamas attack on October 7 2023 against Israel the political activities of Naji Zaheer the current special representative to Hamas leader Khaled Mashal in Pakistan to gather legitimacy and support for Hamass terrorist activities escalatedâZaheer has been invited to participate in major events as a guest of honour and has become a fixture at antiIsrael rallies and conferences in Pakistan Often Zaheer shared stages with figures linked to USdesignated terrorist organisations like LashkareTaiba LeT and JaisheMuhammad JeMâ it mentionedAdditionally the report said in an effort to garner international support the Special Representative of Hamas in Tehran Khaled Qaddoumi has also been attending rallies and events at Pakistani institutions since October 2023âThe presence of Zaheer and Qaddoumi at events and rallies in Pakistan signals Islamabads tacit support for Hamass agenda This should raise alarms in Washington as it realises that Pakistan has no serious commitment to counterterrorismâ it statedThe report stressed that marking Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5 2025 militant groups along with the Pakistani military and government held several events in PoK which were also attended and addressed by jihadi commanders and Hamas leadersâHamass reach into Pakistans political sphere is evident Along the years the jihadi movement met with several Pakistani ambassadorsâ it noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-becoming-safe-haven-for-hamas-poses-threat-to-west-report-659376.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-jihadist-and-sectarian-factions-brought-together-under-isi-oversight-659377.html New Delhi Jan 22 The growing alignment between terror groups LashkareTaiba LeT and Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP demonstrates the strategic manoeuvring of Pakistans InterServices Intelligence ISI a report highlighted while detailing a recent episode in which ISKP coordinator Mir Shafiq Mangal presented a weapon to LeT leader Rana Mohammad Ashfaq symbolising a partnership that brings together jihadist and sectarian factions under ISI oversight âPakistanâs Deep State has turned terrorism into a deliberate instrument of state policy commissioning rather than condemning it This calculated strategy is playing with fire demonstrated by a troubling consolidation among terrorist groups under the orchestrating hand of the InterServices Intelligence Central to this operation is the ISI which acts not just as a protector but as the architect bringing together groups like LashkareTaiba JaisheMohammad Islamic State Khorasan Province and Hamas into what can be described as an âunholy allianceâ a report in India Narrative detailedâThe aftermath of Operation Sindoor which severely impacted LeTâs headquarters in Muridke and exposed the underlying connections saw the ISI double down on its efforts It ordered LeT and JeM to work together as a âpackâ rather than as isolated factions Army officers are seen openly attending the funerals of terrorists while politicians share platforms with LeT deputy Saifullah Kasuri Rauf a prominent leader within LeT proudly declares the ease of jihad recruitment under state support during parades attended by Talha Saeed son of Hafiz Saeedâ it addedAccording to the report the ISIlinked network combines LeTâs urban logistics and operatives with JeMâs suicide bombing capabilities strengthened by tactical support from Hamas to pursue a strategy of sustained violence against IndiaIt also stressed that Indian forces equipped with cuttingedge technology are wellprepared to confront the challenges posed by new front fusionâDrone jammers antidrone swarms and laser countermeasures are in place to prevent IED drops Precision artillery human performanceenhancing exosuits and rapidresponse units from the Para Special Forces stand ready to handle hybrid fidayeen and urban sieges Sensor grids along the Line of Control and strategic helicopter pads enable swift interventions cyber units focus on disrupting hawala networks and propaganda efforts The Indian Armed Forces are patrolling the skies to ensure a denial of air support over Jammu and Kashmir all while safeguarding against potential leaks of foreign intelligenceâ the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-jihadist-and-sectarian-factions-brought-together-under-isi-oversight-659377.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/woman-maoist-killed-in-fresh-encounter-in-jharkhands-saranda-forest-659427.html ChaibasaRanchi Jan 23 Security forces scored another success in the ongoing antiNaxal operation in Jharkhandâs Saranda forest as a woman Maoist was killed in a fresh encounter on Friday morning officials said The exchange of fire took place between the remote villages of Kumdi and Hinjodiri under the Kiriburu police station area in Naxalaffected West Singhbhum districtWith this the total number of Maoists killed in the operation has risen to 16On Thursday 15 Maoists including Patiram Manjhi alias Anal Da a Central Committee member of the CPI Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in the dense Saranda forests Five of those killed were womenCRPF Inspector General Saket Kumar Singh said the encounter occurred during Operation Medha Buru launched at around 630 am on Thursday by a joint team of 209 CoBRA Jharkhand Jaguar CRPF and district police He said Anal Daâs armed squad opened indiscriminate fire on the forces who retaliated in selfdefenceAfter multiple phases of exchange the bodies of 15 Maoists were recovered along with a large cache of weapons ammunition and dailyuse items from the spot on ThursdayThose killed included Anmol alias Sushant BJSA Amit Munda RCM Pintu Lohra Laljit alias Lalu Rajesh Munda Bulbul Alda Babita Purnima Surajmuni and JongaSeveral of them carried rewards of lakhs of rupees announced by Jharkhand and Odisha governments as well as the NIA and were wanted in dozens of serious Naxaliterelated casesAnal alias Patiram Manjhi a resident of the Pirtand police station area in Giridih district carried rewards of Rs 1 crore in Jharkhand Rs 12 crore in Odisha and Rs 15 lakh announced by the NIA A total of 149 criminal cases were registered against himSecurity agencies said his squad was involved in several IED blasts and violent incidents in the Kolhan and Saranda regions of Chaibasa since 2022 IG Singh said the killing of Anal Da would have a decisive impact on Maoist activities along the JharkhandOdisha borderFollowing the encounter security agencies estimate that the number of active Maoists in Jharkhand has come down to between 50 and 60 The Jharkhand Police have appealed to the remaining cadres to surrender under the state governmentâs surrender and rehabilitation policyAn intensive search operation is currently underway across the Saranda region with additional forces deployed IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/woman-maoist-killed-in-fresh-encounter-in-jharkhands-saranda-forest-659427.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/hafiz-zubair-muwahid-to-lead-isis-unified-terror-command-against-ttp-bla-659138.html New Delhi Jan 20 The ISI has strategically made Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP a launch pad for terrorists of the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP and LashkareTaiba The ISI got these two outfits together to fight the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP which is active in the region The two outfits which have been told to fight together first against the TTP and then against the Balochistan Liberation Army BLA will be headed by a single leaderThe ISI has identified Hafiz Zubair Muwahid as the leader of the unified command of both these terror outfits Muwahid is an ISI stooge and is a trusted man within the establishment in Pakistan He is closely linked with the leadership of both outfitsMuwahid according to Intelligence agencies is a goto man for the ISI when it comes to operations in KP and Balochistan An official said that he has been handpicked by the ISI due to his immense knowledge about the two regions Further he has many moles that he has cultivated over the yearsThis would come in handy for the ISKP and LashkareTayiba when they carry out their fight against the TTP and BLA the official also addedAn Intelligence Bureau official said that reports coming in from the region suggest that a major offensive is on the cards The operatives of the LashkareTaiba and ISKP are set to launch an allout attack on the TTP They would fight from the front while the Pakistan Army would provide cover the official also addedOver the last couple of weeks the army has been telling the people to clear out the area so that the offensive could begin The command centre for both these outfits is based in Tirah The people here have been asked to move on an urgent basis They are being told that their moving out is only temporary and once the offensive is completed then they can return to their homesHowever on the ground the situation is different Residents of Tirah are terrified and are unsure when they will return to their homes While they have been asked to move out no arrangements have been made by Pakistan for their accommodation or foodInformation that the Indian agencies have picked up from the region suggests that the scale of displacement is massive People have left their fully furnished homes and are complaining that no facilities or amenities have been provided to themThe estimated number of people who have been displaced courtesy of the directive by the Pakistan Army is around 20000 The situation is quite concerning and despite the KP administration announcing a compensation package for those who have been displaced the people are not hopeful of it reaching themAnother official said that a lady dying of starvation on Sunday night told how grim the picture isSecurity analysts say the region would witness mayhem and several more are set to be displaced The TTP would fight back in equal measure as this is expected to be a longterm battleMuwahid in his message has told operatives of the ISKP and LashkareTaiba to go all out against the TTP He has also warned the locals against providing any form of support to the TTP and if anyone does so then the consequences would be gruesome he has also saidIndian agencies are keeping a close watch on the situation There is no likelihood of any of this spilling over into India immediately However officials are also keeping an eye on the operatives of the ISKP who have plans of sooner or later infiltrating into Jammu and Kashmir officials say IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/hafiz-zubair-muwahid-to-lead-isis-unified-terror-command-against-ttp-bla-659138.html Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/six-maoists-including-four-women-cadres-killed-in-chhattisgarh-encounter-659000.html RaipurBijapur Jan 18 In a major success for security forces six Maoists including four women cadres have been neutralised in a fierce encounter in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh an official said The operation carried out by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard DRG COBRA and Special Task Force STF marks a significant blow to Maoist activities in the regionAmong the slain Maoists notorious commander DVCM Dilip Bedja ACM Madvi Kosa woman ACM Lakhi Madkam and party member Radha have been identified The identification of the remaining two is still underwayOfficials confirmed that Dilip Bedja had long been active in the Indravati Reserve and National Park areas orchestrating violent campaigns against the stateDeputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma stated that Bedja was given an opportunity to surrender but refused âHe was neutralised after rejecting repeated calls to lay down arms With his elimination the National Park area can now be considered almost free of Maoist presenceâ Sharma saidThe encounter also led to the recovery of a large cache of weapons including two AK47 rifles one INSAS rifle two 303 rifles and six grenades Authorities believe the Maoists were preparing for a major offensive underscoring the importance of the intelligenceled operationAccording to Bijapur Superintendent of Police Dr Jitendra Yadav intermittent firing between the forces and Maoists continued throughout the day âThe dense forest terrain and difficult geographical conditions posed serious challenges but our jawans displayed exemplary courage and strategyâ Yadav notedInspector General of Police Bastar Range Sundarraj Pattilingam praised the discipline and efficiency of the forces âDespite the odds the DRG COBRA and STF personnel conducted a decisive operation with unparalleled bravery This marks another step toward dismantling Maoist networks in Bastarâ he saidThe successful operation is expected to significantly weaken Maoist influence in Bijapur a district long considered a stronghold Security forces remain vigilant continuing search operations to ensure the area is fully secured and to prevent any regrouping of Maoist cadres IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/six-maoists-including-four-women-cadres-killed-in-chhattisgarh-encounter-659000.html Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/three-army-soldiers-injured-in-kishtwar-encounter-in-jammu-and-kashmir-659003.html Jammu Jan 18 Three army soldiers were injured on Sunday in an ongoing encounter between joint forces and terrorists in Sonar area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district Officials said that the encounter broke out after joint forces launched a CASO Cordon and Search Operation in the Sonar area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district following specific inputs about the presence of militantsâAs the forces closed in they came under fire triggering an exchange of gunfire During the encounter three army soldiers sustained injuries The injured soldiers were airlifted to a medical facility for advanced treatment an official saidâJoint forces have tightened the cordon in the area while intermittent firing between the joint forces and the terrorists was continuing till last reports Additional reinforcements have been rushed to the area to strengthen the operation the official addedArmyâs Nagrota bases White Knight corps said earlier on X âOperation Trashi I Contact was established with terrorists in the general area Son Nar northeast of Chhatru during a deliberate search operation conducted as part of ongoing joint counterterror operations alongwith JmuKmrPoliceâTroops displayed exceptional professionalism and resolve while responding to hostile fire under challenging terrain and conditions Operations remain underway with additional forces inducted to reinforce the cordon supported by close coordination with civil administration and security agenciesHilly districts of Jammu division including Kathua Poonch Rajouri Kishtwar Doda Udhampur and Reasi have been on the scanner of the security forces after intelligence reports that Pakistani terrorists were moving in the highly forested mountain terrain of these districtsA number of times joint forces have engaged the terrorists in Kathua Udhampur and other districts in sustained encounters but somehow the terrorists managed to escape from the cordoned off area taking cover of the densely forested terrain and darkness during the nightIn the high level security review meeting on JampK on January 8 chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi the presence of terrorists in the hilly districts of Jammu division was discussed threadbareHM Amit Shah gave clear orders that coordinated sustained and intelligence backed operations must be carried out to eliminate terrorists from the mountainous areas and also ensure zero infiltration of terrorists from across the line of control LoC and the international border IB in JampKThe LoC is 740Km long and the IB is 240Km long in JampK The army guards the LoC while the border security force BSF guards the IBLoC is situated in Baramulla Kupwara and Bandipora districts of the Valley and partly in Jammu district The IB is situated in Samba Kathua and Jammu districts of Jammu division IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/three-army-soldiers-injured-in-kishtwar-encounter-in-jammu-and-kashmir-659003.html Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-smuggling-syndicates-and-pok-terrorists-the-bangladesh-route-to-republic-day-attacks-659031.html New Delhi Jan 19 IANS Even as terror launchpads continue to flourish in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK the ISI has been moving some operatives into Bangladesh The intention is to have them infiltrate India through the Bangladesh border Intelligence agencies have learntnbspnbspIndian agencies have learnt of a major plot that the ISI has hatched ahead of Republic Day which falls on January 26 With terrorists finding it hard to infiltrate the country through the Line of Control LoC the ISI is looking at the India route through Bangladesh an official saidAnother official said that the ISI has been in touch with operatives who are into smuggling cattle counterfeit Indian currency and human traffickers The ISI would use these syndicates to help terrorists infiltrate India from Bangladesh the official also addednbspThese syndicates are familiar with the routes into India from Bangladesh and hence Pakistan has reached out to them to further their deadly plan ahead of Republic Day An Intelligence Bureau official said that the terrorists would use the sea route from Pakistan to first enter BangladeshThe ISI would take advantage of the fact that the Muhammad Yunus government had in 2024 exempted Pakistani shipments from mandatory inspection Further the Yunus administration also removed security clearance requirements for Pakistani visa applicantsnbspFor the ISI these decisions came as a blessing and today it can easily transport arms and ammunition as well as terrorists into Bangladesh without any security checks officials say The plan has been in the making since October 2025Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer a close aide of LashkareTaiba chief Hafiz Saeed had visited Bangladesh and met with important players who are running the smuggling syndicates Another official said that his visit was planned by ISI so that he could coordinate with other terror groups and crime syndicate heads in Bangladesh Zaheer is an expert in coordination and has been an ISI asset for a long time Being a top aide of Saeed he has also actively taken part in the affairs of the LashkareTaibaFurther he is a cleric and has on many occasions spewed venom against India All these factors made him the top pick to lead the massive terror plan to be carried out in India officials saynbspThe Indian agencies are on a state of very high alert Agency officials say that while terror attacks in India by the Pakistanis are nothing new this time around things are a bit different The attack that is being planned is not only aimed at bleeding India but also about sending a loud message to the youth in Pakistan who have been a bit reluctant to join groups such as the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed Both these groups are finding it hard to recruit and hence they need to undertake a spectacular attack in India to boost the morale of their cadre and also boost recruitments an official saidEver since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government the Pakistanis have been all over the place in Bangladesh They have boosted ties with Bangladesh with the help of the JamaateIslami while getting the Yunus regime to make several exceptions for themselvesnbspFurther the ISI has set up several terror cells while also overseeing the targeted killings of the minorities This attack is also important for the ISI because it would be a test case for their Bangladesh operations The ISI wants to shift a majority of its operations to Bangladesh so that these terrorists can target the northeastern states as well as West BengalFurther the ISI wants to take advantage of the fact that a large number of security personnel are busy with the multiple elections that are coming up including West Bengal and Assam They feel that this would be the opportune time to target IndianbspAnother official said that the reason why the ISI has handpicked terrorists from PoK and not Bangladesh is that they are already highly trained The ISI just has to instruct them and manage the infiltration They require no special training and theyre ready to strike and hence they have been chosen for this terror attack the official also added https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-smuggling-syndicates-and-pok-terrorists-the-bangladesh-route-to-republic-day-attacks-659031.html Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/us-ambassador-sergio-gor-pays-tribute-to-2611-victims-658864.html Bhopal Jan 17 US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the 2611 memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai paying tribute to the victims of the devastating 2008 Mumbai terror attacks In a heartfelt post on X Ambassador Gor stated May such a tragedy never happen again I visited the 2611 memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel remembering the 166 innocent lives lost including 6 Americans I honour the valour of the Indian security forces and am proud that under President Trump the United States extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to face justice for his role in planning these horrific attacksThe visit coincides with Gors recent start as US Ambassador to India after presenting his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu earlier in January 2026The November 26 2008 attacksâperpetrated by LashkareTaiba LeT terroristsâunfolded over four days targeting iconic locations including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Oberoi Trident Nariman House Jewish centre Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station and Cama HospitalThe coordinated assault claimed 166 lives including foreign nationals and left hundreds injured marking one of the most brazen acts of urban terrorism in modern historyTahawwur Hussain Rana a PakistaniCanadian businessman and close associate of LeT scout David Headley played a key role in the planning by allegedly providing logistical support and reconnaissanceAfter prolonged extradition proceedings Rana was handed over by the United States to Indian authorities in April 2025 enabling him to stand trial on charges related to conspiracy and support for the attacks This transfer represented a major victory for bilateral counterterrorism efforts and addressed a longstanding Indian demand for accountabilityAmbassador Gors message highlights the unwavering USIndia partnership in combating terrorism He specifically praised the courage of Indian security personnelâthe National Security Guards NSG Mumbai Police Marine Commandos and othersâwho battled the attackers in intense closequarters combat to end the sieges and rescue hostagesThe 2611 memorials especially at the restored Taj Mahal Palace Hotel stand as symbols of resilience remembrance and a collective vow to prevent such atrocitiesGors visit and public statement reinforce shared values in pursuing justice strengthening security ties and honouring the fallenâboth Indian and American In an era of evolving global threats this gesture underscores the enduring commitment of the two democracies to stand united against terrorism IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/us-ambassador-sergio-gor-pays-tribute-to-2611-victims-658864.html Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gunfight-starts-between-security-forces-terrorists-in-jampks-kishtwar-district-658927.html Jammu Jan 18 A gunfight started on Sunday between the security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmirâs Kishtwar district Officials said that an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Singhpora area of Kishtwar district on SundayâSecurity forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation CASO in the area following specific inputs about the presence of terrorists During the operation the hiding terrorists opened fire prompting retaliatory action by the forces leading to an encounterâ they saidâAdditional reinforcements have been rushed to the spot and the area has been cordoned off to prevent the terrorists from escaping Firing exchanges are going on in the areaâ the officials addedHilly districts of Jammu division including Kathua Poonch Rajouri Kishtwar Doda Udhampur and Reasi have been on the scanner of the security forces after intelligence reports that Pakistani terrorists were moving in the highly forested mountain terrain of these districtsSeveral times joint forces have engaged the terrorists in Kathua Udhampur and other districts in sustained encounters but somehow the terrorists managed to escape from the cordoned off area taking cover of the densely forested terrain and darkness during the nightIn the highlevel security review meeting concerning Jammu and Kashmir on January 8 chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi the presence of terrorists in the hilly districts of Jammu division was discussed threadbareHM Shah gave clear orders that coordinated sustained and intelligencebacked operations must be carried out to eliminate terrorists from the mountainous areas and also ensure zero infiltration of terrorists from across the line of control LoC and the international border IB in Jammu and KashmirThe LoC is 740 km long and the IB is 240 km long in Jammu and Kashmir The army guards the LoC while the border security force BSF guards the IBLoC is situated in Baramulla Kupwara and Bandipora districts of the Kashmir Valley and partly in Jammu districtThe IB is situated in Samba Kathua and Jammu districts of the Jammu division IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gunfight-starts-between-security-forces-terrorists-in-jampks-kishtwar-district-658927.html Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/when-terror-loses-its-appeal-how-ops-sindoor-triggered-jem-lets-disinformation-spiral-658739.html New Delhi Jan 17 The leaders of the JaisheMohammed and LashkareTaiba have been indulging in a major disinformation campaign aimed at boosting recruitment Operation Sindoor dealt such a major blow to these outfits that they never anticipated that a revival campaign would be so hard to undertake Clearly their argument about the importance of waging Jihad against India is not gaining any traction The youth find them weak after the Indian armed forces hit them hard in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack Hence the only option left for these terror groups is to create stories to paint a picture that in reality is extremely strong and not affected by Operation Sindoor an official addedLashkareTaiba commanders have been speaking about international issues so that the youth are captivated into believing that Pakistan is a strong country while India remains isolated Hafiz Abdul Rauf of the LashkareTaiba who is also the head of the outfits charitable wing has been speaking about the newfound ties with the United StatesHe tells possible recruits that Pakistan will have the backing of the US against India He even says that India is now cornered by the alliance that comprises USPakistan and Bangladesh Recently the JaisheMohammed too circulated audio clips supposedly of their chief Masood Azhar in which it was claimed that 1000 people had been recruited specifically to wage Jihad against IndiaAn Intelligence Bureau official said that this is a completely false claim The reality is that the audio clip is fake Secondly scores of cadres have left these outfits post Operation Sindoor Officials say that in recent times terrorists have been boasting in public about the strong position that Pakistan finds itself in especially when it comes to ties with the US and Bangladesh It is clearly a desperate move to pull in cadresHowever in this desperation they fail to understand that the US cannot be a selling point to recruit Many hate the Western powers due to their war with the Taliban and other Gulf nations The US in their minds is a country that targets Muslims and hence they do not want to have anything to do with the countryFurther most of these persons who are tomtomming about the US ties are the ones who have been designated as terrorists by the same country Officials say that these talking points only indicate the level of desperation that has set in In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor the fact is that over 200300 terrorists have ditched their respective organisations officials noteIntelligence Bureau officials say that in the days to come one can expect more such lies to be spread For now the narrative has not worked and hence more desperate attempts would be made in the days to come the officials also say Operation Sindoor is the main reason for this narrative to set in The other one is the decision by the LashkareTaiba to join hands with the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP to battle against TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP and Balochistan Nationalist Army BLAThis has also had a very negative impact on the recruitment process Most youth who would have ideally joined these groups feel that they do not want to join an outfit that has to fight their own brothers in Pakistan Further the collapse of ties with the Taliban has also been a major factor in the recruitment slowing down and the number of deserters has increasedFor many Pakistanis the Taliban has been an allweather ally An official said that they are unable to comprehend that Pakistan is fighting the Taliban Another official said that this is a complete mess by Field Marshal Asim Munir whose strategy is failing on multiple counts Due to him Pakistan has lost allies and the people have lost faith in the Pakistan army This in turn has had an impact on terror groups as well who are today relying on lies to further their agenda with the hope that the youth will join them the official also added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/when-terror-loses-its-appeal-how-ops-sindoor-triggered-jem-lets-disinformation-spiral-658739.html Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/lahore-meeting-clears-new-isi-plan-drugs-guns-and-khalistan-movement-revival-via-punjab-658617.html New Delhi Jan 16 Fresh Intelligence inputs suggest that Pakistanbased actors are trying to flood the Punjab market with drugs arms and ammunition At a recent meeting that was held in Lahore it was decided that the Babbar Khalsa International BKI would lead this operation The modus operandi is to flood Punjab with drugs arms and ammunition While this would help the ISI further its Khalistan movement in the state the rest of the contraband would be moved into Jammu and KashmirIntelligence Bureau officials say that the ISI has come under pressure from the Khalistan elements operating out of Canada and other countries since their Punjab plans are not taking offThe central agencies and the Punjab Police have managed to keep these elements out of Punjab successfullyThe official further adds that the youth are clearly not buying the idea of a separate Khalistan nation Various attempts at radicalising the youth have failed and this is largely to do with the elders in the state who have spoken about the illeffects of this movementThe BKI feels that if the ideology is not working then money should be used to recruit youth in PunjabThe meeting that was held at the Gulbarg locality in Lahore discussed in detail the need to make a fresh push in PunjabThe drug problem has been immense in the state It was decided to lure the youth into the Khalistan movement by using both drugs and money since the ideology is clearly not workingIntelligence agencies have learnt that the BKI has stocked up huge amounts of drugs arms and ammunition at the warehouses that it has been provided by the ISIThe BKI has these facilities set up in Lahore Islamabad and FaizabadOver the last couple of months huge consignments have entered these warehouses and attempts are being made to send the same to IndiaOf late it has been noticed that the Khalistanis are not gaining traction in PunjabHowever its international campaigns have been largely successful with terror groups such as the Sikhs for Justice SFJ carrying out referendums in addition to spreading hate against India by using the social mediaThe international players are now questioning the ISI as to why their India operations have not been scaled upThese elements need the support of Pakistan to scale up operations in India Another official added that the ISI has been actively training Khalistani elements so that they can scale up operationsTraining camps have been activated at Attock Not Lakhpat Chakwal and Gujranwala the Intelligence agencies have learnt During the recent meeting held at the Gulbarg locality it was once again reiterated by the ISI that all Khalistani terror groups should work as one entityThe same strategy is being adopted in the case of the LashkareTayiba and JaisheMohammadThe ISI has told these groups that working together would have a deeper impact and there would be no competition Further it would also ensure there would be no rivalry between the groupWhile the ISI did take time to convince these terror outfit it had no such problem when it came to the Khalistani terror groups official have learntWhile the revival of the Khalistan movement is the main agenda behind this fresh push the agencies also warn that this strategy also includes Jammu and KashmirThe ISI has been finding it hard to smuggle drugs arms and ammunition into the Union Territory owing to high security along the Line of Control Several infiltration bids too have been foiled in recent monthsNow Pakistan seeks to send in consignments in large numbers into Punjab and later smuggle it into Jammu and Kashmir by roadIn the aftermath of Operation Sindoor the ISI has been trying to nurture homegrown terrorists However it has been finding it hard to send funds to these peopleBy enhancing operations along the Punjab border it is attempting to kill two birds with one stone ie revive Khalistan and fund terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir officials have learnt IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/lahore-meeting-clears-new-isi-plan-drugs-guns-and-khalistan-movement-revival-via-punjab-658617.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/faltering-hizbul-mujahideen-isi-sidelines-terror-group-in-face-of-indias-effective-kashmir-operations-658626.html New Delhi Jan 16 Post Operation Sindoor there was a considerable amount of damage that was caused to ISIâs favourite proxies the LashkareTaiba and the JaisheMohammad Since then both groups have been trying to regroup but the progress has been slow Recently the ISI got the two outfits together and directed them to carry out rebuilding and orchestrating terror attacks jointlyHowever the Hizbul Mujahideen which also suffered losses during Operation Sindoor has been kept out of almost all processesDespite it being a homegrown terror outfit the ISI wants to keep it out of all operationsA counterterrorism expert says that this strategy is deliberate The ISI has started to realise that the locals in Jammu and Kashmir are not inclined towards violence any longer This has led to a major drop in the number of local terroristsWhile the issue of overground workers does exist in Jammu and Kashmir recruitments have slowed down largelyPost the abrogation of Article 370 by the Narendra Modi government the security forces have been operating with a free hand and this has led to the neutralisation of many terrorists The operations have not just targeted terrorists but their ideological and logistical networks With separatism almost coming to a close there is no one to instigate the youth into taking up arms or indulging in stone peltingThis separatist network was the backbone of the Hizbul Mujahideen and with the ecosystem dead the outfit would find it very hard to make a comeback in the ValleyFurther the manner in which the Indian security forces wiped out the entire leadership in Jammu and Kashmir in hardly anytime the new recruitments have gone down largely as none subscribe to this outfitThey have started to realise that the Syed Salahuddinled outfit is a weak oneIn recent times the ISI has urged the Hizbul Mujahideen to carry out a propaganda drive online However this has failed to gain much traction in the Valley It had even made calls to the youth of Kashmir to join the outfit and revive it but the response was very cold an Intelligence Bureau official saidWhile the Jaish and the Lashkar have been the biggest threats in the Valley agencies say that the Hizbul Mujahideen was a more dangerous force It was capable of recruiting with ease and its ideology rang a bell with the youthAnother official said that the entire command structure of the outfit was wiped out in very little time This has played on the psychology of the youth who have now realised that the life span of a terrorist is very low and hence joining the Hizbul Mujahideen makes no senseOfficials contend that the youth have realised that there is no future in this businessThe ISI realises that all attempts that the Hizbul Mujahideen is making in Jammu and Kashmir have been futile Hence it feels that having the Hizbul Mujahideen alongside the Jaish and the Lashkar would be more detrimental rather than beneficial counterterrorism experts sayAnother major reason why the Hizbul Mujahideen has failed is because it is unable to drum up a narrative of discrimination and mindless killings by the Indian state If one takes note of the recent operations that the security forces have carried out then they have been clean ones This meant minimising the collateral damage while also enhancing surveillanceToday the reliance is more on human intelligence and this has become strong thanks to the support of the local communities The locals are today more loyal to the security forces as they have realised that the cleanup of JampK has in fact been more beneficial for themIssues such as discrimination and the need for autonomy are not issues that the Hizbul Mujahideen can raise any longer This has made the group completely ineffective as a result of which the ISI is not granting the outfit any major roleAn Intelligence Bureau official said that the ISI is likely to tell the Hizbul Mujahideen operatives to work with the Lashkar and the Jaish but will not allow it to function independently Traction is something that the Hizbul Mujahideen is incapable of and hence it would remain in the background for a long time the official also added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/faltering-hizbul-mujahideen-isi-sidelines-terror-group-in-face-of-indias-effective-kashmir-operations-658626.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bangladesh-elections-isi-jamaat-disinformation-push-to-provoke-india-fails-to-gain-ground-658319.html New Delhi Jan 14 The situation in Bangladesh continues to remain volatile and the people are desperate for the election process to be completed in February These are also crucial times for India which shares a border with Bangladesh However in the runup to the elections there are antiIndia forces in Bangladesh who are running disinformation campaigns in a bid to provoke India Intelligence Bureau officials have noticed that this trend is rising with the elections coming near There is a desperate attempt to provoke the Indian agencies including the Army into indulging in some kind of a misadventure in Bangladesh officials saySo far multiple campaigns have been run by the JamaateIslami and ISI to convert the entire population of Bangladesh into being antiIndia This campaign has worked only with a select few and if one were to assess the situation then only 5 per cent of what the ISI set out to do has been successfulAt first the ISI and Jamaat ran campaigns to suggest that India had plotted the violence It was constantly told to the people that India is the aggressor and is responsible for all things bad in Bangladesh The idea was to provoke the people of the country against IndiaThe next was targeting the minorities with the clear intention of provoking India The ISI did try hard to get the Bangladesh Army on its side and make provocative comments against India It did manage to rope in some within the army to take an antiIndia stand However the top brass of the army has remained mature about the issue and always maintained contact with the Indian ArmyDisinformation campaigns were being run stating that the Indian Army would attack Bangladesh There has been a constant attempt to persuade the Indian Armed Forces to attack Bangladesh Had these elements succeeded then the entire population would have taken an antiIndia stance However the Indian agencies and the army have not fallen into this trapThe key was communication and despite the environment being so hostile under Muhammad Yunus all communication channels remained openThe Indian Army in particular was very sensitive about the situation and handled it with utmost maturity The Army kept all communication channels open to avoid miscommunication and misunderstanding Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said that all three service chiefs kept their communication channels fully openThe Indian Army has multiple channels of communication which were all kept open The chief also said that he remains in regular touch with the chief of the Bangladesh Army He also said that a team had been sent to Bangladesh to assess the situation thereThe army officials met with many people and the main intention was to avoid any misunderstanding and miscommunicationAn Intelligence Bureau official said that India has shown a lot of maturity However this wonât stop the ISI and Jamaat from continuing their disinformation campaign against IndiaPakistan has realised that since the takeover by Yunus following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina it may have made plenty of inroads However the people are extremely wary of Pakistan and would have limited influence The sea routes have been opened and visa norms have been eased for Pakistan Further diplomatic ties have strengthened between the two countries and cooperation in the defence sector too has gone upHowever Pakistan realises that while several exceptions have been made it cannot control the people in the way it does in Pakistan The people of Bangladesh prefer better ties with India when compared to Islamabad an official saidThis has been acting as a major irritant for the Jamaat and ISI Hence they are both in an overdrive mode to go on with their disinformation campaign against IndiaThe only intention is to provoke India into indulging in a misadventure in Bangladesh so that the people can become antiIndia Unless the ISI achieves this it can never control the people of Bangladesh the official also added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bangladesh-elections-isi-jamaat-disinformation-push-to-provoke-india-fails-to-gain-ground-658319.html Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/al-qaeda-scales-up-tech-enabled-operations-as-it-eyes-pan-india-footprint-658321.html New Delhi Jan 14 Al Qaeda has been using highend technology to carry out operations in India which has made investigations more challenging Probe agencies have found that servers are being hosted in multiple countries to carry out propaganda and radicalise the people An Intelligence Bureau official stated that the outfit is targeting the entire country and seeks to disseminate content to every corner of India Unlike the Islamic State which has decided to target people down South only AlQaeda has bigger plans The official added that the idea behind the outfit is to proceed slowly and steadily without engaging in any major operation The operations are very low so the detection is very hardInvestigations clearly suggest the scale at which the outfit is operating and the trends are extremely dangerous Recent investigations show that Al Qaeda has set up its servers in Afghanistan Hong Kong Saudi Arabia Oman Kuwait and Pakistan Each one of these servers is being used to deliver content to the Indian audience another official saidWhile tracking down these servers has been a major challenge for the security agencies the scale at which the outfit is using Artificial Intelligence AI for its India operations is more worrying Officials pointed out that the outfit has been exploiting AI to spread its ideology recruit and also carry out disinformation campaigns against IndiaIt has been using the available open source AI tools The use of deepfakes has gone up considerably AI is used to digitally create the faces of former leaders such as Osama Bin Laden and Anwar AlAwlaki to deliver the latest messages Following the death of these persons Al Qaeda has struggled to find a leader for their cadre For long this had slowed down their operations and the worst department to be hit was radicalisation and recruitmentThose who were being targeted by the outfit did not show much interest as the group did not have an inspirational leader Experts say that the use of deepfakes largely solves this problem for the outfit as it appears to be working for them when it comes to radicalisation and recruitmentThe expert also added that this is something that the Indian agencies must watch out for as the technology is being used in a very dangerous manner Worse it is working well for the outfit the experts also warnAl Qaeda in the SubContinent AQIS was created with the specific task of expanding operations in India However that plan never took off as was intended Since the last couple of months the activity of this group has gone multifold online It appears to be targeting a much wider audience than the Islamic State has been doing in IndiaIntelligence assessments suggest that Al Qaeda has a much wider audience in India compared to all other terror groups This is largely due to the founder of the terror group Osama Bin Laden He still is a hero figure for many and this is what is being exploited majorly by the outfit for its operations in India an Intelligence Bureau official saidWhen it comes to India it has been taking a calculated approach The intention is to penetrate as deeply as possible into society The next step would be to plan the attacks and then execute them another official added For the Indian agencies the biggest challenge would be to deal with this outfit and handle the scale at which it is using technology IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/al-qaeda-scales-up-tech-enabled-operations-as-it-eyes-pan-india-footprint-658321.html Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-terror-network-gains-legitimacy-through-politics-and-state-backed-projects-report-658128.html New Delhi Jan 12 Pakistan Markazi Muslim League PMML widely regarded as the political front of terrorist group LashkareTaiba illustrates how violent extremism in Pakistan has been able to gain legal standing contest elections and hold public rallies nationwide a report said on Monday Even without winning the election the radical Islamist party continues to play a key role in sustaining organisational and financial networks while bypassing international oversight mechanisms including the Financial Action Task Force FATF it saidWriting for âEuropaWireâ Greek lawyer writer and journalist Dimitra Staikou said that Pakistanâs internal normalisation of violence extends beyond borders with the country functioning both as a domestic hub for terrorist networks and as a regional actor forging strategic alliances with the Islamic nations undermining security in the Middle East and the East Asian regionThere are moments when evidence speaks louder than official denials and dossiers despite their technical language reveal a deeper political truth In the case of Pakistan the material that has emerged does not document isolated incidents but outlines a coherent model of state patronage in which tolerance political cover and material support function as mechanisms for the âsanitisationâ of violence The boundary between the state and internationally designated terrorist organisations is not merely blurred it is systematically managed within a strategy aimed at keeping armed networks operational without exposing them directly to international accountabilityâ Staikou wroteThis management model is reflected in documented interactions between state institutions and UNdesignated groups such as LashkareTaiba LeT and JaisheMohammad JeM whose leadership infrastructure and mobilisation activities continue to operate openly despite international sanctionsâ she addedAccording to the report the reconstruction of the Markaz Syedna Bilal in the Muzaffarabad region of Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK a site explicitly identified as a training facility of the terror group JaisheMuhammad and dismantled during Operation Sindoor last year has been transformed into a statebacked reconstruction project attended by a Pakistani federal minister government officials and local political figuresThe move it said constitutes a political statement of rehabilitation and reintegration into âlegitimacyâ signalling that sites destroyed in counterterrorism can be rebuilt under the guise of development projects provided they serve Pakistanâs internal strategic objectivesâWhen a state chooses to manage terrorism instead of dismantling it when armed networks are transformed into political parties educational institutions or âsocial organisationsâ violence ceases to be an exception and becomes a method At that stage the problem no longer concerns the state alone but the international system that tolerates this strategy confusing stability with silence and accountability with political convenienceâ the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-terror-network-gains-legitimacy-through-politics-and-state-backed-projects-report-658128.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/65-pc-of-terrorists-eliminated-in-2025-were-of-pakistani-origin-army-chief-658170.html New Delhi Jan 13 IANS Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said that 65 per cent of the total terrorists eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir JampampK in this past year were PakistanisnbspHe said that 31 terrorists in total were eliminated by the Indian Armed Forces in 2025 out of which three were the perpetrators of the April 22 Pahalgam attack a massacre by terrorists which claimed 26 innocent livesnbspAddressing the annual press conference of the Indian Army here Gen Dwivedi said In 2025 31 terrorists were eliminated of which 65 per cent were of Pakistani origin including the three perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack neutralised in Operation Mahadev Active local terrorists are now in single digitsHe further mentioned that the terrorist recruitment is now almost nonexistent with only two in 2025nbspThe Army chief said that the situation along the northern and northwestern border remains stable and under firm control but stressed the need for constant vigilnbspHe also said that JampK has witnessed a significant positive change in 2025 adding that the theme of terrorism to tourism is gradually taking shape in the union territorynbspGen Dwivedi mentioned that the situation along the Northern Front remains stable but needs constant vigil adding that apexlevel interactions renewed contact and confidencebuilding measures are contributing to the gradual normalisation of the situation that has also enabled grazing hydrotherapy camps and other activities along the Northern BordersWith our continued strategic orientation on this front our deployment along the Line of Actual Control remains balanced and robust Concurrently capability development and infrastructure enhancement are progressing through a wholeofgovernment approach he addednbspGen Dwivedi speaking about the northwestern front recalled Indias response to the Pahalgam terror attack saying that a clear decision to respond decisively was taken at the highest levelOperation Sindoor was conceptualised and executed with precision Through 22 minutes of initiation on May 7 and an orchestration that lasted 88 hours up to May 10 the operation reset strategic assumptions by striking deep dismantling terror infrastructure and puncturing the longstanding nuclear rhetoric he saidnbspThe Army successfully destroyed seven out of the nine targets and thereafter played a pivotal role in ensuring a calibrated response to Pak actions he addedThe Army chief reiterated that Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and a future misadventure will be resolutely responded to while adding that the military action was the best example of triservices synergy under clearcut political directive and full freedom to act or respondnbspHe also acknowledged the proactive role of all stakeholders involved in the operationnbspGen Dwivedi stated that since May 10 the situation along the northwestern front and JampampK remains sensitive but firmly under controlnbspMentioning the clear indicators of positive change in JampampK the Army chief cited examples of robust development activity the revival of tourism and the peaceful Shri Amarnath Yatra which saw more than four lakh pilgrims exceeding the fiveyear averagenbspThe theme of terrorism to tourism is gradually taking shape he said https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/65-pc-of-terrorists-eliminated-in-2025-were-of-pakistani-origin-army-chief-658170.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/thousands-of-suicide-bombers-ready-masood-azhars-fresh-audio-clip-kicks-up-storm-657958.html New Delhi Jan 11 A new audio recording purportedly featuring Masood Azhar the Chief of the banned terror group JaisheMohammed JeM surfaced online on Sunday triggering furore and wave of anger on the social media In the chilling audio warning the dreaded terrorist boasts of thousands of bombers on standby to infiltrate and prepared to carry out terror attacks in IndiaNotably Masood Azhar is a UNdesignated terrorist and has been long been spewing venom and plotting terror attacks against India from the Pakistani soilIn the audio clip which has gone viral Masood Azhar is heard saying that more than a thousand suicide bombers are ready to strike at any time with their prime target being IndiaHe also claims that if he reveals the real number of bombers it will shock the global communityYe suicide bombers ek nahi do nahi 100 nahi ye 1000 bhi nahi agar poori taadat bata doon toh kal duniya ki media par hungama mach jayega These suicide bombers are not one not two not 100 not even 1000 If I tell you the full number there will be an uproar in the worlds media tomorrow Azhar allegedly is heard saying in the audioHe goes on to say that his warriors are not driven by material comforts of life and are ready for shahadat martrydom while serving their goalsThe date and authenticity of the audio recording could not be independently verified yetThis is not the first time that Azhar has made his vile and wicked intentions clear for fomenting terror in India He is a prime accused in masterminding several terror attacks including the 2001 Parliament attack and the 2008 Mumbai attacksAt the outset Masood Azhars audio warnings are seen as another desperate attempt to spread propaganda and make hollow threats to revitalise his own which inflicted heavy losses by Indian military during the Operation Sindoor IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/thousands-of-suicide-bombers-ready-masood-azhars-fresh-audio-clip-kicks-up-storm-657958.html Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/army-successfully-foils-multiple-drone-incursions-by-pakistan-along-international-border-in-jampk-658034.html Jammu Jan 12 Multiple Pakistani drones were successfully tackled by the Army in Jammu and Kashmirâs border areas both at the Line of Control LoC and the International Border Officials said that the Army late Sunday evening engaged Pakistani drones with firing after sighting them along the LoC in the Naushera sector of Rajouri districtThe officials said alert soldiers detected an aerial intrusion and immediately activated counterunmanned aerial systems forcing the drone to retreat across the LoCNo damage or casualties were reported in the incidentâFive drone sightings have been reported along the International Border and the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir These sightings include multiple instances of suspected Pakistan Army drones attempting reconnaissance or surveillance activities in sensitive border areas A few drones belonging to the Pakistan Army were specifically sighted along the LoC in the NausheraRajouri sector the officials saidAlert Army units responded promptly by employing standard counterdrone measures successfully preventing any further intrusionsâArmed forces remain on high alert across forward areas in Rajouri and adjoining sectors in view of the repeated drone activity Surveillance and monitoring along the Line of Control and the International Border have been further intensified to deal with any future attempts the officials saidâThe situation along the border areas is under close watch with defence agencies maintaining heightened vigilance to safeguard territorial integrity and prevent hostile activitiesâ the officials addedDrones are being used by terror outfits with the support of Pakistan ISI to send arms cash and drugs into Jammu and Kashmir to sustain terrorism in the union territoryThe typical modus operandi of these terror outfits is to drop the drone payloads of arms drugs cash etc at a predetermined spot This consignment is later picked up by the overground workers OGWs and couriers of terrorists and then passed on to the terroristsAntidrone equipment is deployed all along the LoC and the International Border in the union territory and this has largely brought down the efficacy of drones for the adversary IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/army-successfully-foils-multiple-drone-incursions-by-pakistan-along-international-border-in-jampk-658034.html Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/from-drones-to-women-couriers-how-pakistan-is-rewiring-narco-terror-pipeline-in-jampk-657761.html New Delhi Jan 10 Investigating agencies are on their toes with the case relating to narcotics increasing in Jammu and Kashmir Syndicates operating from Pakistan are the main suppliers of drugs into Jammu and Kashmir officials say They have been exploiting some vulnerabilities along the border areas to push drugs into the Union Territory In recent times drugs have been smuggled into Punjab and then transported by road to JampK investigations have foundThe year 2025 saw a major crackdown by the Jammu and Kashmir police At least 1000 cases were registered under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act The police made around 1400 arrests during the same year These included major suppliers and peddlersHowever a surprising trend was noticed in 2025 The police discovered an increasing number of women and couples involved in the trade During the crackdown the police arrested 35 women in Jammu alone The police also found that many women were running an allwoman network to evade detectionThe trend of having allwomen networks is something that the ISI had planned It is encouraging the JaisheMohammed and LashkareTaiba to have an allwomen network of terrorists Further it is also in the process of creating an allwomen network of overground workers in Jammu and Kashmir Hence it comes as no surprise that the ISI wants to replicate the same when it comes to the narcotics network too an official saidWhen these syndicates realised that the crackdown by the agencies against narcoterror would be severe they immediately changed their strategy The creation of an allwomen network and using couples to peddle drugs were part of this renewed strategy officials sayIn both cases the detection becomes harder In the case of couples they get familial cover and the detection is slower in such cases Even in the case of the Faridabad module the same trend was noticed Dr Shaheed Saeed who has been arrested was key to the formation of the module She is the one who made frequent trips to Jammu and Kashmir to meet with Maulvi Irfan Ahmed These meetings are what led to the setting up of the module She was the one who was instrumental in taking instructions from Ahmed and radicalising the rest of the members She got away each time because she avoided detection since she was a doctor and also a womanAn Intelligence Bureau official said that this is a strategy that has been working for the ISI and hence it wants to introduce many women into its terror playbook In addition to avoiding detection women are considered to be better recruitersIn the Jammu and Kashmir drugs case it was found that the women found it easy to recruit The same applies to terrorrelated cases as well The youth often tend to listen to women more as they are easily convinced This is something that the ISI has been exploiting and would continue to do so on a larger scale in the coming daysAn official said that in addition to dealing with these allwomen modules it is also important to stop the flow of drugs into the Union Territory from Pakistan The use of drones has gone up multifold in recent years There have been 791 drone incursions in 2025 along the western border A majority of these were along the Punjab and Rajasthan borders while just nine were in Jammu and KashmirThe IndiaPakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir has become a fortress Post Operation Sindoor the border has become extremely difficult to operate and this is why the infiltrations have gone down to almost nil Using drones along the borders with Punjab and Rajasthan allows Pakistan to bypass traditional routes Once the narcotics land in the country then a majority of it is transported by road into Jammu and KashmirIntelligence agencies say that this menace is likely to go up this year too The Pakistanis are desperate for funds to refuel their terror networks and hence the sale of narcotics will be their mainstay The agencies are on high alert as there is actionable Intelligence which signals the increase in narcotics smuggling and the mushrooming of more allwomen narco modules IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/from-drones-to-women-couriers-how-pakistan-is-rewiring-narco-terror-pipeline-in-jampk-657761.html Sat, 10 Jan 2026 18:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/63-maoists-surrender-in-dantewada-under-chhattisgarhs-puna-margam-campaign-657692.html RaipurDantewada Jan 9 In a significant boost to antiNaxal operations and peace efforts in Chhattisgarhs Bastar region 63 Maoist cadres including 36 carrying bounties totalling Rs 119 crore surrendered before security forces on Friday The surrender ceremony took place at the District Reserve Guard office in DantewadaThe cadres comprising 18 women and 45 men were active in Darbha Division South Bastar West Bastar Maad Division and parts of neighbouring OdishaAmong them were seven with Rs eight lakh bounty each seven with Rs five lakh eight with Rs two lakh eleven with Rs one lakh and three with Rs 50000 a police official saidThe mass surrender has been attributed to the ongoing Puna Margam campaign meaning Rehabilitation to Rejuvenation launched by Dantewada Police to encourage Maoists to abandon violence and join the mainstreamInspector General of Police Bastar Range Sundarraj Pattilingam described the initiative as a transformative step towards lasting peace dignity and holistic progress in the regionThe ceremony was attended by senior officers including Deputy Inspector General of Police Operations CRPF Dantewada Range Rakesh Chaudhary Superintendent of Police Dantewada Gaurav Rai commandants of CRPFs 111th 195th and 230th Battalions Additional Superintendent of Police Ramkumar Barman and other officialsForces such as DRG Bastar Fighters and CRPF played a key role in motivating the cadres to surrenderUnder Chhattisgarhs Naxal Rehabilitation Policy each surrendered cadre will receive Rs 50000 assistance along with skill development training agricultural land and other facilities provided by the state governmentProminent among the surrenderees were senior cadres with long records of involvement in violent incidents Divisional Committee Members DVCM Mohan Kadti participated in multiple attacks dating back to 2005 including ambushes and murdersFemale DVCM Sumitra Kadti alias Draupadi and Peoples Party Committee member PPCM Hungi alias Ankita were linked to several encounters and arson casesOthers were involved in IED blasts vehicle burnings road blockades and propaganda activitiesAuthorities reiterated the commitment of the Government of India the Chhattisgarh government the Dantewada Police the CRPF and the local administration to establishing peace through sustained operations and inclusive development The surrender is seen as a major achievement in the ongoing efforts to make Bastar Naxalfree IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/63-maoists-surrender-in-dantewada-under-chhattisgarhs-puna-margam-campaign-657692.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/indian-agencies-flag-fresh-push-to-exfiltrate-kashmiris-into-pok-657493.html New Delhi Jan 8 Indian agencies have noticed a disturbing trend whereby people from Jammu and Kashmir have been trying to cross over into PakistanoccupiedKashmir PoK and Pakistan Officials say that the trend of people from Jammu and Kashmir crossing over into PoK and Pakistan was rampant in the 1990sHowever it appears to be back now and this has prompted the agencies to crack down on such elementsRecently the Poonch Police attached the property of a Pakistanbased terror handler Rafiq Nai The police also undertook similar action against one Jamal Lone also a handler Both are accused of not just aiding infiltration but also luring the people of Jammu and Kashmir to move into Pakistan and PoKLone according to the police had exfiltrated into PoK and since then has been involved in antiIndia activities Officials say that Pakistan needs more locals from Jammu and Kashmir in PoK and Pakistan and hence is luring such personsThese persons according to officials will be used for narcotics smuggling They will also be used to help terrorists from Pakistan infiltrate into Jammu and KashmirThe ISI is looking for terror guides so that Pakistani terrorists can be launched into Jammu and Kashmir the official also notedIntelligence agencies note that like the 1990s there are announcements that are being made at Mosques situated on the other side Through these announcements the people of Jammu and Kashmir are being lured to cross overThey are promised money and a better livelihood The scale of the problem is not as big as what it was in the 1990s officials say However there is a desperate attempt being made to have more exfiltrations from Jammu and Kashmir the official also addedAn Intelligence Bureau official noted that many who had crossed over in the past have regretted their decision later on They realised that the grass is not as green as they would have hoped on the other sideMany had even reached out to the Indian agencies so that they could come back India has facilitated such returns following which these persons have been kept in rehabilitation camps before they are pushed into the mainstreamOfficials say if not curtailed the problem of exfiltration could turn serious This time it is not just about the money or job security that the ISI would use to lure people into their region The ISI has launched a massive propaganda drive to lure the youthSocial media is the biggest culprit as it is an easy medium to start a disinformation campaign the official also addedPost the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed India responded with Operation Sindoor in which the LashkareTayiba and JaisheMohammad lost a considerable amount of people and infrastructureSince then infiltrations into India have been extremely difficult The ISI also changed its playbook whereby it decided that it would rely more on homegrown terror modules instead of sending in its own peopleAttempts have been made to raise localised units for terror Pakistan has planned not just local terror groups but is also trying to set up more Over Ground Worker OGW modules also comprising womenThe push for exfiltrations out of Jammu and Kashmir is part of the same plan of having everything localised an Intelligence Bureau official saidIn the past couple of months the ISI has launched a major operation whereby it is trying to pull the locals out of Jammu and Kashmir In addition to involving these people in narcosmuggling counterfeiting the ISI also wants them to act as terror guidesThe idea is to target more people from the immediate bordering areas as they would be well versed with the terrain Such persons are ideal to become terror guides as they know the area very well and can help terrorists from Pakistan to infiltrate into Jammu and KashmirSuch activity has been noticed more at the PoonchRajouri sector officials say This was the same sector that the ISI targeted in the 1990s and is now attempting to do the sameThe agencies have launched a major crackdown on such elements who have crossed over into PoK and Pakistan and are luring more such persons to do so The police have seized the properties of such elements and the action is expected to intensify in the days to come another official added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/indian-agencies-flag-fresh-push-to-exfiltrate-kashmiris-into-pok-657493.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intel-warns-of-rising-infiltration-attempts-via-nepal-border-ahead-of-bangladesh-elections-657101.html New Delhi Jan 5 There has been a surge in the number of Bangladeshis who are trying to infiltrate India through the Nepal border The year 2025 witnessed multiple such instances in which Bangladeshis trying to illegally cross over into India have been apprehended by the Indian security forces Officials say that this is a new trend and more such attempts would be made by touts in Bangladesh The touts who are in cahoots with their Indian counterparts are increasingly using the Nepal route because security is tight along the IndoBangladesh border officials saySince the ouster of Sheikh Hasina violence has engulfed the nation and this has put the Indian agencies on a state of high alert Many attempts had been made to infiltrate into the northeastern states and West Bengal during this period but most of the attempts have been foiled by alert Indian forces This has prompted the touts to look at the Nepal route through which they have been attempting to send illegal immigrants into IndiaThe infiltration route through Nepal that the touts have been using is near Raxaul in the East Champaran district of Bihar These touts are still testing the waters and hence the numbers have been lower Once they figure it out they will do it in larger numbers officials have warnedThere are other routes too which these touts have tried to use to send in illegal immigrants into India As per Intelligence agencies apart from Raxaul the touts have tried to send in illegal immigrants through Bahraich Gonda and Balrampur districts The Sashastra Seema Bal SSB which mans the IndoNepal border has sounded a high alert and has deployed 1700 personnel to curb this menaceThese personnel are carrying out intensive combing operations in the forest areas near Nepal to prevent largescale illegal immigration In addition to this the SSB has deployed 9000 personnel across Pilibhit Bahraich Shravasti Balrampur Siddharthnagar and MaharajganjAn Intelligence Bureau official says that the Nepal border is a matter of concern We have learnt that a large number of Bangladeshis have taken shelter in the border areas of Nepal and are waiting to enter India illegally the official said These people have been staying in Nepal for a long time and are waiting for the right moment to cross over into IndiaWhile the route has changed the script almost remains the same officials say They are being sent in to create demographic changes Moreover with the ISI sprucing up the terror infrastructure in Bangladesh to be used against India many of these illegal immigrants are being sent in to be part of the modules in Bihar West Bengal and the northeastern states officials also warnSince Operation Sindoor the ISI has changed its tactics largely The Nepal border with India which is open is being exploited by Pakistan It has been looking to push in terrorists through this border as the Line of Control LoC and International Border IB are hard to penetrate owing to high security by the Indian armed forcesFollowing Hasinaâs ouster the ISI with the JamaateIslami has managed to gain control over Bangladesh These developments have prompted the Indian security agencies to maintain a very high vigil along the border with Bangladesh This has made sending illegal immigrants into India through the Bangladesh border extremely challenging and hence the shift is being made to the Nepal border an official saidIntelligence Bureau officials say that the push in the months to come will be higher A major part of the security apparatus would be focused on the West Bengal elections scheduled for this year The touts who facilitate illegal immigration would look to take advantage of this and spruce it up through the Nepal border officials warnOfficials also say that the elections in Bangladesh are slated for February 12 Intelligence agencies are anticipating largescale violence and disturbances both in the runup and during the elections All these events would largely help the touts to carry out illegal immigration another official saidThe next couple of months would be challenging and the Indian security agencies will have to deal with multiple issues especially when it comes to the situation in Bangladesh an Intelligence Bureau official warns IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intel-warns-of-rising-infiltration-attempts-via-nepal-border-ahead-of-bangladesh-elections-657101.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jamaat-hawala-network-back-in-overdrive-to-fund-terror-influence-bangladesh-polls-657123.html New Delhi Jan 5 The JamaateIslamiâs subcontinental hawala network which has been the main fundraising front for many terror groups has become active once again before elections Intelligence inputs suggest The hawala network of the Jamaat which was lying low for some time has become fully active once again owing to multiple reasons While plenty of funds are being pumped into Bangladesh ahead of the elections it is also raising money to revive the terror infrastructure of groups such as the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed Both these terror groups had lost a considerable amount of their infrastructure during Operation SindoorAfter lying low for some months the ISI has decided to rebuild terror infrastructure in a much bigger way While the ISI has several other channels to raise funds for terrorrelated activities it has asked the Jamaatâs hawala network to raise the bar and collect as much money as possibleThe Jamaat has a huge reach in many countries Its countless followers and sympathisers are the biggest donors The Jamaat collects money on the pretext that it wants to further the religion but in reality at least 90 per cent of the funds are used to incite violence and support terror groups The group has also channelised money through its massive hawala network into Pakistan Bangladesh Nepal and also Sri Lanka an official saidOver the years the Jamaat with the help of the ISI has managed to build a huge illicit financial system This supports the terror infrastructure of many terror groups In Pakistan the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed depend largely on the Jamaatraised funds Groups such as the JamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh JMB and HarkatulJihadi Islami HuJI are also totally dependent on the funds raised by the JamaatThis development has raised concerns in Indian circles An Intelligence Bureau official says that the Jamaat is capable of raising money in big numbers and from across the globe It is currently in overdrive mode and is expected to raise a huge chunk of fundsThe ISI has instructed the Jamaat to step up operations The ISI wants the outfit to raise money for the LashkareTayba and JaisheMohammed so that the two terror groups can rebuild infrastructure The funds will also be used for operations training and logisticsThrough its hawala network the Jamaat would also look to divert funds into Jammu and Kashmir The ISI has an ambitious plan of setting up an allwomen overground worker OWG module It is also looking at roping in more youth to be part of the OWG network This exercise would require a lot of money and hence the Jamaat has been given the responsibility to raise the same an official pointed outFurther the ISI also needs a lot of funds to run its activities in Bangladesh It has been nurturing several terror groups in Bangladesh and has even roped in cadres from the LashkareTaiba to train terrorists in the country The ISI aims to have strong terror groups that can keep the northeastern states and West Bengal on edgeFurther the ISI has been meddling in the Bangladesh elections It wants to ensure that there is a Jamaat government in power The ISI has been diverting a lot of the Jamaatraised funds to incite violence It is looking to pump a lot of money into its radical network in the country so that the violence continues unabatedThe ISI is playing a big game whereby it wants to engineer a Jamaat win Currently the Jamaat is behind the Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNP This has led the ISI to engineer violence so that the elections are postponed This would give the Jamaat more time and also the possibility of winning an election by rigging itAn official said that all these exercises that the ISI has planned will require plenty of funding This explains the reason why it has told the Jamaat to step up operations and collect as much money as possible IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jamaat-hawala-network-back-in-overdrive-to-fund-terror-influence-bangladesh-polls-657123.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/trekking-camping-amp-hiking-prohibited-in-jampks-kokernag-656709.html Srinagar Jan 2 Authorities in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district on Friday prohibited trekking camping hiking and similar outdoor activities in high altitude and forested areas ok Kokernag citing security reasons An order issued by the Kokernag SDM cited recent incidents where certain persons have attempted to cross nakacheckpoints during late night hours thereby raising serious security concerns relating to public safety and that unrestricted movement and activities like trekking camping hiking and similar outdoor pursuits in the areas of Margan Top Chauher Nag and Sinthan Top are likely to adversely affect public safety and securityNow therefore I Prince Kumar Kokernag SubDivisional Magistrate in exercise of powers conferred upon me under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sinhita BNSS 2023 hereby order as under Trekking camping hiking and all other similar outdoor activities are prohibited in the area of Margan Top Chauher Nag and Sinthan Top with immediate effectThe Larnoo Station House Officer shall ensure strict implementation of this order and regulate movement of nakacheckpoints the SDM order said adding that the general public is directed to strictly comply with this order Any violation shall invite action as per lawThe order shall remain in force for a period of two months from the date of issuance unless withdrawn earlier or extended as per law the SDM order addedThe order comes as joint security forces are carrying out large antiterror operations in the higher reaches of Poonch Rajouri and Kishtwar districts of Jammu divisionThe Valley is connected with the Kishtwar district through the Sinthan Top in the Kokernag areaThe joint operations are targeting terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersThis coordinated approach is aimed at dismantling the complete support system of terrorism rather than going after just the gunwielding terrorists IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/trekking-camping-amp-hiking-prohibited-in-jampks-kokernag-656709.html Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ians-year-ender-2025-key-delhi-high-court-judgments-656721.html New Delhi Jan 2 From protecting personality rights in the digital age to reaffirming access to electricity as a basic human necessity the Delhi High Court delivered a series of landmark judgments throughout the year Here is a yearend wrap of some of the most significant High Court rulings Protecting Personality RightsThe Delhi High Court has taken the lead in protecting personality and publicity rights amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and online commercial exploitation In December a singlejudge bench of Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora granted an adinterim injunction in favour of actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan restraining online marketplaces AI platforms websites and unidentified entities from misusing his name image voice likeness and other attributes for commercial gainIn a similar court ruling the Delhi High Court protected the personality rights of former India captain Sunil Gavaskar directing social media intermediaries and ecommerce platforms to take down unauthorised content and merchandise misusing his identityIn recent months several public figures including actors Nagarjuna Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Abhishek Bachchan filmmaker Karan Johar podcaster Raj Shamani and spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar secured similar reliefsElectricity as a Fundamental RightReaffirming the constitutional protection of basic amenities the Delhi High Court directed BSES Rajdhani Power Limited to restore electricity to a tenants premises without insisting on an NOC No Objection Certificate from the landlords It ruled that electricity is an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 and cannot be denied due to a pending landlordtenant dispute The Delhi High Court rejected the argument that the absence of an NOC could justify continued disconnection observing that possession cannot be termed unlawful until a competent court orders evictionNo citizen can be expected to live a life devoid of basic necessities such as electricity it said while directing restoration through the existing meter and allowing police assistance if requiredUnnao rape case Sentence Suspension Public Outcry and SC interventionOne of the most debated rulings of the year came when the Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence of expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case and granted him bail pending appeal Though it imposed stringent conditions the decision triggered widespread criticism and protests Sengar was not able to walk out of the jail due to a separate conviction linked to the death of the survivors fatherSubsequently the Supreme Court stayed the operation of the Delhi High Court order citing peculiar facts and clarifying that Sengar would not be releasedMandatory eKYC for Domain RegistrationsIn a sweeping 248page judgment the Delhi High Court issued stringent directions mandating strict eKYC verification of domain name registrants holding that anonymity in registrations had flared up online fraud phishing and consumer deception Deciding a batch of suits filed by Dabur India Limited a singlejudge bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh rejected the practice of privacy by default observing that masking identities without verification had become a key enabler of financial fraudThe Delhi High Court directed all domain name registrars operating in India to verify registrant details at registration and periodically thereafter in line with CERTIn norms and to disclose verified data to authorities within 72 hours when sought It warned that noncompliance could result in loss of safe harbour protection and even blocking under the IT Act The judgment also urged the Union government to explore a uniform eKYC framework balancing fraud prevention with data protection while ensuring compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection ActNational Herald CaseThe Delhi High Court issued notice to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi Rahul Gandhi and others on a criminal revision petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate ED challenging a trial courts refusal to take cognisance of its money laundering complaint in the National Herald case A singlejudge bench of Justice Ravinder Dudeja listed the matter for March 2026 reopening a debate on the scope of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLAThe ED said that the trial courts order if allowed to stand would render the PMLA redundant asserting that the antimoney laundering law does not prescribe any specific mode for initiating proceedings The case involving the alleged acquisition of assets worth more than Rs 2000 crore continues to remain one of the most politically sensitive before the Delhi High CourtRelief to Mahua MoitraIn another significant ruling the Delhi High Court set aside a Lokpal order granting sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a charge sheet against the Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cashforquery case It held that the Lokpal failed to consider the public servants submissions before granting sanction Directing reconsideration within one month the Delhi High Court reaffirmed that statutory safeguards and principles of natural justice cannot be diluted even at the stage of sanction under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas ActReinstatement of HIVPositive BSF ConstableThe Delhi High Court ordered reinstatement of a BSF constable discharged solely for being HIVpositive holding that the termination violated the HIVAIDS Act 2017 and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities RPwD Act 2016 A bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla observed that there was not even an attempt to comply with the statutory mandate requiring an independent medical assessment and consideration of reasonable accommodationThe Delhi High Court held that an HIVpositive employee falls within the definition of a person with disability and is entitled to protection against discrimination While denying back wages it granted continuity of service and benefits reinforcing workplace equality and dignityMutual Consent Divorce Courts Can Waive Statutory TimelinesIn a landmark Full Bench ruling the Delhi High Court clarified that courts are not bound to mechanically enforce statutory waiting periods in divorce by mutual consent It held that both the oneyear separation requirement and the sixmonth coolingoff period under the Hindu Marriage Act can be waived in cases of exceptional hardship or depravityRefusal of Conjugal Relations Constitutes Mental CrueltyThe Delhi High Court upheld a decree of divorce on the ground of mental cruelty noting that the marriage had remained unconsummated from inception Relying on documentary evidence and communications it held that persistent denial of conjugal relations amounted to cruelty under the Hindu Marriage ActRelease of Rolex WatchThe Delhi High Court directed the Customs Department to release a seized Rolex watch after authorities failed to issue a mandatory showcause notice within the statutory period Holding continued detention impermissible it reiterated that bona fide personal effects of travellers are not dutiable imports and that procedural lapses automatically trigger releaseThe Delhi HC Rejects Bail in 2020 Larger Conspiracy CaseThe Delhi High Court in September dismissed the bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid Sharjeel Imam and several others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur had reserved its decision after hearing extensive submissions from the accused and Solicitor General SG Tushar Mehta appearing for the Delhi PoliceOpposing bail the SG said that prolonged incarceration could not justify release asserting that the accused were part of a wellorchestrated criminal conspiracy timed to coincide with the visit of US President Donald Trump in 2020 Terming it a premeditated attack on the sovereignty of the nation SG Mehta said the accused were not protesting against a law but planning something sinisterIn December the Supreme Court reserved judgment on petitions challenging the Delhi High Courts order with the accused facing Unlawful Activities Prevention Act charges and having spent more than five years in custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ians-year-ender-2025-key-delhi-high-court-judgments-656721.html Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bihar-dgp-approves-reorganisation-of-police-zones-to-boost-crime-control-speed-up-probes-656725.html Patna Jan 2 In a major move aimed at making the functioning of the Bihar Police more effective and responsive Director General of Police DGP Vinay Kumar has approved the reorganisation of police zones across the state The decision is aimed at strengthening crime control improving law and order monitoring and expediting the investigation of pending casesFormal orders regarding the revised police zone structure have been issued by the police headquarters marking a significant reform in Biharâs policing and security frameworkâThe primary objective of this reorganisation is to reduce delays and minimise human error in investigations Under the new system clear accountability will be fixed for police officers to ensure highquality investigations enabling citizens to receive swift and effective justiceâ DGP Vinay Kumar told the media on FridayHe said the revised police zone structure would enhance operational efficiency and make it easier to monitor complex and sensitive cases particularly those involving serious crimesTo operationalise the plan a highlevel meeting was held on December 31 between the DGP and senior police officers during which a detailed framework for the deployment of police inspectors and other officers was preparedIn the coming days the police department is expected to witness largescale reshuffles and fresh appointments as part of the reorganisation exercise aimed at making the force more dynamic and better aligned with groundlevel requirementsThe DGP said that while crime incidents in the state have declined there is still scope for improvementâWe strongly believe that only when no incidents of heinous crimes like murder take place in Bihar can we say the situation has fully improvedâ Kumar saidHighlighting progress in tackling Left Wing Extremism the DGP noted that Naxal activities in the state have been reduced to almost zeroâRecently three Naxal operatives surrendered before the Bihar Police along with their weapons They had not been involved in any Naxal activities for the last four yearsâ he saidKumar further stated that the state government has put in place a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for surrendered Naxals and their families including employment opportunitiesâWe are making efforts to provide all possible assistance through government schemes Welfare projects are being ensured in Naxalaffected areas so that people there can benefit and move towards mainstream developmentâ he addedThe police zone reorganisation is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening law enforcement enhancing public confidence and ensuring sustainable peace and development across Bihar IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bihar-dgp-approves-reorganisation-of-police-zones-to-boost-crime-control-speed-up-probes-656725.html Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-based-terror-handlers-property-attached-in-jampks-poonch-656731.html Jammu Jan 2 The Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Friday that it has attached the property of a Pakistanbased terror handler in the Mandi area of the district A police statement said In a decisive legal action against terrorism and antinational elements operating from across the border Poonch Police have attached an immovable property belonging to a Pakistanbased terror handler in compliance with the directions of the Honourable CourtThe attachment has been effected in connection with FIR No 072002 registered at Police Station Mandi under Sections 23 of the EampIMCO Act The attached property comprises 06 Kanal 135 Marlas of land falling under Khasra Nos 291 292 287 271 222 2221 221 186 180 and 97 min situated in Tehsil Mandi District Poonch with an assessed value of approximately Rs 1336 lakh he saidThe attached property belongs to Jamal Lone alias Jamala son of Sultan Lone alias Sultana resident of Chamber Kanari Tehsil Mandi District Poonch who is presently operating as a Pakistanbased terror handlerThe accused had earlier exfiltrated to PakistanPoJK and has since been actively involved in activities inimical to the security and sovereignty of the nationOwing to his continued evasion of the legal process the accused was declared a Proclaimed Offender by the Honble CourtDespite sustained efforts by Poonch Police to secure his arrest he remained beyond the reach of law compelling the Honble Court to order attachment of his immovable propertyActing upon these directions the attachment was executed by the Poonch Police in close coordination with the Revenue Department after following all due legal procedures verification and documentationThis action forms part of a broader and sustained strategy to dismantle the financial and logistical support structures of terror networks and to ensure that individuals involved in terrorism and antinational activities are deprived of their resources it saidDistrict Police Poonch reiterates its unwavering commitment to act firmly and lawfully against Pakistanbased terror handlers and all elements involved in activities prejudicial to national security and assures the public that such measures will continue in the interest of peace public safety and sovereignty of the nation the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-based-terror-handlers-property-attached-in-jampks-poonch-656731.html Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-terror-associates-arrested-in-jampks-ganderbal-arms-ammunition-and-cash-recovered-656590.html Srinagar Jan 1 Two terror associates including a woman have been arrested in JampKs Ganderbal district and arms ammunition and Rs 84 lakh cash were recovered from their possession police said on Thursday In a major breakthrough Jammu and Kashmir Police District Ganderbal successfully recovered arms ammunition and cash amounting to Rs 840500 and arrested 02 Persons during a lateevening operation a police statement said adding that the recovery was made by personnel of the Ganderbal police station in coordination with the Special Operations Group SOG near Gundrehman BridgeIt said that the police party acting on specific inputs intercepted a load carrier bearing registration number JK15B7309 during naka checking and upon its thorough search the following items were recovered from the possession of the accused one Chinese pistol one pistol magazine 4 pistol rounds 2 hand grenades and cash Rs 840500The accused have been identified as Ghulam Nabi Mir son of Mohammad Subhan Mir resident of Hajin Bandipora district and Shabnum Nazir daughter of Nazir Ahmad Ganie resident of Shalabugh GanderbalA case under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and the Arms Act has been registered at the Ganderbal police station and further investigation is underway to ascertain the source motive and possible linkages related to the recovered arms ammunition and cashGanderbal police remains committed to maintaining peace and security in the district and urges the public to cooperate and share any information related to antinational or criminal activities the statement saidIn their revised strategy JampK Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive antiterrorist operations targeting terrorists their associates overground workers OGWs and sympathisersThe coordinated efforts are aimed at dismantling the complete support system of terrorists rather than going after the gunwielding terrorists onlyDrug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in the hawala money racket are also on the scanner of the security forces It is believed that the funds generated by these activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampK IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-terror-associates-arrested-in-jampks-ganderbal-arms-ammunition-and-cash-recovered-656590.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/iskp-emerges-as-pakistans-new-deniable-proxy-against-india-656416.html New Delhi Dec 31 The alliance that the ISI stitched between the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP and the LashkareTaiba could turn out to be a security headache for India Intelligence agencies have warned The primary aim of the ISI was to have these two groups fight together against the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP and Balochistan Nationalist Army BLA The Pakistan army has been facing severe losses at the hands of these two outfits The alliance with the ISKP was also formed in the wake of the rising tensions with the Afghan Taliban While the ISKP is still in the process of setting up the squads to target Baloch nationals Indian Intelligence agencies have warned of a spillover which could affect the security situation in Jammu and KashmirAn Intelligence Bureau official said that plans are already afoot to expand the footprint of the ISKP into India with the main focus being Jammu and Kashmir This is a dangerous game that Pakistan is playing as the final goal is to infiltrate India While the ISKP has immense capabilities for carrying out largescale strikes the benefit Pakistan would gain is the deniability factor The ISKP is not a Pakistanbased group It is headquartered in Afghanistan and hence if an attack is carried out in India the trail would not lead back to Islamabad officials sayWhen the ISKP was formed the main intention was to control Afghanistan and then gradually infiltrate into India At that time the outfit was at loggerheads with Pakistan as it considered the nation to be unIslamic and a slave of the Western powers Now the two appear to have ironed out their differences as they share a common enemy in the Afghan Taliban The ISI would help the ISKP with the logistics as well as the finances The ISI would also create channels whereby the ISKP can receive the arms and ammunition that it requiresOfficials say that the ISI got the LashkareTaiba and ISKP together only to fight against the TTP and BLA The Kashmir battle would be handled alone by the ISKP as it would offer Pakistan the deniability factor This is important for Pakistan since it is being closely watched by international organisations such as the Financial Action Task Force FATFThe ISKP also made its Kashmir plans clear in an article that was published in its propaganda magazine Yalgaar The outfit speaks extensively about its expansion plan into India and this is a disturbing trend officials sayIntelligence Bureau officials say that the ISKP would be backed by Pakistans deep state It would also coordinate and encourage attacks to be carried out by the ISKP The expansion attempts are just around the corner another official saidFor now the focus would be entirely on Balochistan as the Pakistan army wants the BLA and TTP out of its way Bringing in the ISKP and setting aside differences of the past is a clear sign that the Pakistan army is unable to fight against groups such as the TTP and BLAThe ISKP which is in alliance with the LashkareTaiba in Balochistan is currently setting up death squads The idea is to target the Baloch nationals and also those groups that defy Pakistan One could expect increased violence in the region as the fights between these groups would be bloody in natureWhen leaders of the two outfits met recently they formalised their alliance by gifting each other pistols They even pledged to eliminate everyone who is opposed to Pakistan and that includes India as well While Indian agencies are closely watching the developments in Balochistan they are also keeping a very close eye on the ambitious expansion plans by the ISKP IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/iskp-emerges-as-pakistans-new-deniable-proxy-against-india-656416.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-court-issues-proclamation-notice-against-ex-kcci-chief-two-others-in-2020-uapa-case-656365.html Srinagar Dec 30 A National Investigation Agency NIA court in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar city on Tuesday issued a proclamation notice against the former Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industries KCCI President Mubeen Shah and two others in a 2020 Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA case against them the central agency officials said The NIA court asked them to appear before the court on January 31 2026Officials said that the court has directed accused Mubeen Shah Azizul Hassan Ashai and Rifat Wani to present themselves before it on January 31 or face stringent action including attachment of property under CrPC Section 83Officials added that the case was registered under Sections 153A promoting enmity or hatred between different groups and Section 505 statements conducing public mischief of the IPC and Section 13 of the UAPAThe Counter Intelligence Kashmir registered the case on the basis of credible intelligence inputs revealing a wellorchestrated conspiracy by unscrupulous antisocial and antinational elements operating at the behest of secessionist forces within and outside the ValleyInvestigation has exposed that these elements were masquerading as news portals journalists and freelancers while in reality weaponising social media platforms such as Facebook X and WhatsApp to create upload and circulate fake motivated exaggerated secessionist and outofcontext contentThe deliberate objective of this digital misinformation campaign was to incite street violence disrupt normal life damage public property disturb public order and fuel mass unrest thereby promoting antinational sentiments and advancing a secessionist agenda aimed at creating disaffection against the Union of IndiaThe accused were found to be actively propagating content prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India spreading false and fabricated narratives with the clear intent of instigating disaffection against the Union of India Officials saidWarrants of arrest were issued against the accused persons who went underground and are absconding to evade the process of law Taking serious note of their deliberate evasion the court has now issued a proclamation under Section 82 CrPC directing the accused to appear before it on or before January 31 2026Failure to comply will invite stringent proceedings under Section 83 CrPC including attachment of propertyDespite being declared absconders the accused are notorious for their continued hostile activities and remain highly active on social media platforms where they persist in peddling false fabricated and provocative content with the intention of inciting largescale violence and destabilising public order in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Officials addedThe three accused persons belonging to Kashmir are now based in the US and GermanyThey have been booked for allegedly weaponising social media platforms to incite street violence disrupt normal life damage public property disturb public order and fuel mass unrest IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-court-issues-proclamation-notice-against-ex-kcci-chief-two-others-in-2020-uapa-case-656365.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/us-man-charged-with-international-terrorism-for-supporting-isis-656228.html Texas Dec 30 An alleged ISIS sympathiser from Midlothian Texas has been charged with international terrorism after he allegedly provided money and explosive materials to an undercover FBI agent whom he believed to be associated with the terror group John Michael Garza Jr 21 is facing a federal charge of international terrorism for allegedly supplying funds and bomb components to individuals he thought were ISIS supporters the US Department of Justice announced on December 29ISIS poisonous ideology must be ripped out root and stem anyone who tries to commit violence on ISISs behalf will be found arrested and prosecuted Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a press release You cannot hide from usGarza appeared before a federal magistrate judge on December 23 and a probable cause and detention hearing has been scheduled for December 30If convicted he could face a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in federal prisonUS Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould said the operation relied on vigilant observation and swift action to prevent what he described as a potentially devastating outcomeThe increasing threats of harm and destruction in our country made by those aligned with violent ideologies must be stopped Raybould said in the release We will continue to take prompt action against those attempting to carry out alleged terrorist missionsAccording to the Justice Department an undercover employee of the New York Police Department noticed a social media account in midOctober that was following proISIS pages and commenting on a proISIS postFurther investigation allegedly revealed that the account belonged to GarzaThe undercover NYPD officer initiated contact during which Garza identified himself as a 21yearold MexicanAmerican living in Texas The two continued communicating through November and DecemberDuring this period Garza allegedly stated that he ascribed to the ISIS ideology and shared multiple official ISIS media releasesInvestigators said Garza sent small amounts of cryptocurrency to the undercover NYPD employee believing the funds were being used to support ISISrelated causes including the purchase of firearms and other materialsHe also allegedly shared a video depicting a suicide bombing and another video providing instructions on bombmakingThe release further stated that Garza began discussing plans to acquire materials for making explosivesHe allegedly arranged to meet a second individual whom he believed to be an ISIS supporter but who was in fact an FBI special agent on December 22During the meeting Garza allegedly handed over several explosive components to the agent and explained how to combine them and pack them with nails He also reportedly offered to send an instructional video on making bombsLaw enforcement agents arrested Garza shortly after the meetingThe FBI worked alongside our law enforcement partners to quickly arrest an individual who intended to provide bomb making materials to a foreign terrorist organisation said FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge R Joseph RothrockThe investigation was led jointly by the FBI Dallas and the NYPD with assistance from FBI New York the Dallas Police Department the Midlothian Police Department and the Euless Police Department according to the statementThe threats of terrorism and extremist violence against our nation are still very real NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in the release The NYPD remains committed to identifying disrupting and dismantling these networks at their source before they can reach their murderous endsTisch added that anyone who endangers American lives will face prosecution and be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/us-man-charged-with-international-terrorism-for-supporting-isis-656228.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ians-year-ender-2025-pm-modis-guarantee-at-work-as-chhattisgarh-nears-maoist-eradication-655991.html New Delhi Dec 25 Proud of our forces for this remarkable success Our Government is committed to eliminating the menace of Maoism and ensuring a life of peace and progress for our people Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his official social media account in May 2025 praising security forces after the neutralisation of 27 Maoists including CPIMaoist General Secretary Nambala Keshava Rao alias Basavaraju This sentiment captured the years momentum as PM Modi repeatedly emphasised the nearing end of the insurgencyThe roots of Naxalism in Chhattisgarh trace back to the 1967 Naxalbari uprising in West Bengal inspiring armed MarxistLeninist rebellion against exploitation After Chhattisgarhs formation in 2000 the dense forests of Dandakaranya became a stronghold for the Communist Party of India Maoist formed in 2004 through mergers of various groupsMaoists exploited grievances over land rights displacement due to mining and lack of development to recruit from indigenous communities establishing liberated zones with parallel governance The Jhiram Ghati ambush on May 25 2013 in Sukma epitomised the violence Maoists killed 32 including Congress leaders Nand Kumar Patel and VC Shukla and Salwa Judum founder Mahendra Karma intensifying national antiNaxal resolveOne of the most brutal incidents highlighting early Naxalite audacity in central India was the murder of Likhiram Kavre also spelled Kanware or Kawre the then Transport Minister in the erstwhile undivided Madhya Pradeshs Congress government under Digvijaya SinghOn the night of December 1516 1999 or February 16 in some reports a group of 1012 armed Peoples War Group PWG Naxalites stormed Kavres native Sonpuri village in Balaghat district After reconnaissance the previous day and confirming his identity by calling villagers they hacked him to death in a planned retaliation for a police encounter in Andhra Pradesh that killed four PWG cadresThe killers left a poster claiming revenge marking one of the most gruesome political assassinations in the regions history and underscoring the spread of Maoist violence into Madhya Pradeshs border areasThe year 2025 began grimly with a Maoist IED attack on January 6 in Bijapur killing eight DRG personnel and a civilian driver the largest such assault in two years However security forces quickly gained momentum On February 9 a major clash in Bijapurs Indravati National Park eliminated 31 Maoists with two security personnel also losing their livesSpring brought landmark victories Operation Black Forest or Operation Kagar launched on April 21 2025 along the ChhattisgarhTelangana border in Karreguttalu Hills lasted until May 11 and neutralized 31 Maoists including key PLGA battalion members carrying bounties totalling Rs 172 crore Forces destroyed arms factories and dismantled infrastructure in this erstwhile impregnable strongholdThe biggest blow came on May 21 in the Abujhmarh forests of Narayanpur where 27 Maoists including Basavaraju with a Rs 153 crore bounty were killed This decapitation strike involving DRG units shattered the Maoist central leadership and was hailed as a turning point Operations continued relentlessly In December alone encounters in Bijapur on December 3 killed 12 Maoists while ongoing gunfights in the BhairamgarhIndravati region further weakened cadresOverall 2025 saw over 280 Maoists neutralised statewide predominantly in Bastar with Bijapur accounting for 144 eliminations Surrenders surged to record levels over 10001300 cadres laid down arms including senior leaders driven by rehabilitation policies and mounting pressure Arrests exceeded 500680 with hundreds of weapons seizedThese gains reflect enhanced intelligence forward operating bases drone surveillance and coordinated multiforce deployments by central forces CRPF CoBRA BSF and state police under the March 2026 eradication target Civilian and security force casualties declined sharply compared to previous decades while Maoist violence waned amid internal disillusionmentI guarantee that the day is not far when every corner of Chhattisgarh and India will be completely free from Maoist terror PM Modi declared in November at Chhattisgarhs silver jubilee celebrations in Nava Raipur He noted Maoist influence shrinking from 125 to three districts adding The day is not far when India will be totally free from Naxalism and Maoist violence this too is Modiâs guaranteeUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reinforced this in December at the Bastar Olympics closing He said Under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership we have resolved to make Bastar and India Maoistfree By Bastar Olympics 2026 Red terror will be eradicatedHe said We are on the cusp of fulfilling the resolve to eliminate Left Wing Extremism before March 31 2026PM Modi blamed past Congress policies for fueling Naxalism through neglect stating in March Over the decades Naxalism got encouragement due to policies of Congress while praising development bringing peace Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai echoed The backbone of Naxalism is broken with Deputy CM Vijay Sharma declaring 80 per cent of the state MaoistfreeEnhanced intelligence camps drones and rehabilitation drove success Violence plummeted opening areas for roads schools and electricity As PM Modi affirmed Chhattisgarh is steadily freeing itself from the grip of Maoist terrorism 2025 positioned the state and India on the brink of a Maoistfree era honouring decades of sacrificesAs 2025 ends Chhattisgarh stands on the cusp of becoming Maoistfree with officials confident of meeting the 2026 deadline ahead of schedule The years operations have not only decimated ranks but also opened remote areas for development indicating the insurgencys twilight after decades of conflict IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ians-year-ender-2025-pm-modis-guarantee-at-work-as-chhattisgarh-nears-maoist-eradication-655991.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intelligence-flags-shift-in-khalistan-focus-to-australia-as-heat-rises-in-canada-uk-655842.html New Delhi Dec 27 Intelligence agencies have flagged the rapid rise of the Khalistan movement in Australia even as a marginal crackdown has been taking place in Canada and the United Kingdom Security agencies say that activities in Canada and the United Kingdom are slowing down considerably but there has been a steep rise in Australia in recent months The Khalistani elements have been diverting a lot of their resources to Australia and recent incidents of violence are a clear indication of thatIn the past referendums have been conducted in Australia but the scale of the activity has risen considerably in recent months There has been a rise in vandalism and scribbling of antiIndia graffiti in Australia which has raised major concernsEven the social media campaigns that are carried out by groups such as the Sikhs for Justice SFJ are largely focused on events in Australia Officials say that there are repeated calls on social media to indulge in vandalism whereby Indians are targetedCalls have also been given to raise antiIndia and antiModi slogans and these are taking place very often these days An official said that this ploy of diverting focus to Australia is intentionalIndia has reached out to both Canada and the UK and raised the problem regarding Khalistanrelated activity Both countries have acknowledged the problem and have agreed to work closely with New DelhiIn recent months some action against Khalistanis has been visible in both these countries Hence the attention was diverted to AustraliaâThis allows the movement to continue unabated while also reducing the heat in the UK and Canada the official saidKhalistanrelated activity has been visible openly in Australia in the months of July August and December this year These elements have been waving Khalistan flags while raising antiIndia slogans They have also indulged in vandalism which has angered the Indian diasporaDuring these incidents the Khalistanis have trampled the Indian flag and raised antiIndia slogans In December during a protest the Indian flag was torn and videos of the same were circulated in large numbers Such videos are posted very often by the SFJ to incite people Unlike in Canada and the UK the Khalistanis are now facing resistance from the Indian diasporaThe Khalistan Zindabad slogans have been countered by Indians with chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai Officials say that such acts are carried out with the sole intention of provoking the Indian diasporaDuring a protest in August on Independence Day the Khalistanis attempted to provoke the Indians and they were met with resistance However it was the quick intervention by the Australian police that averted a street clash Had this taken place it would have gone as per the script written by the proKhalistan elementsIn July these elements vandalised a Gurdwara in Melbourne with antiIndia graffiti They even pasted images of Hitler while comparing it to the Indian leadershipOfficials say that Australia is also a target owing to the large number of Indians living there There are around 800000 Indians who are currently in Australia and they form an important part of the population These Indians now find themselves in the crossfire as the locals tend to blame all Indians for such incidentsIn Australia like the UK and Canada the Khalistanis have taken advantage of the huge emphasis that is given to free speech The Khalistanis have managed to get away with protests and hate slogans under the garb of free speechOfficials say that the Australian government has to be stern and stricter when it comes to these elements Things could spiral out of control very soon and then the problem becomes much harder to solveAustralian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said We uphold free expression but draw firm lines at violence or incitement and continue engaging with Indian counterparts on these matters IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intelligence-flags-shift-in-khalistan-focus-to-australia-as-heat-rises-in-canada-uk-655842.html Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ians-year-ender-2025-how-pakistan-tried-to-revive-homegrown-terror-in-india-and-failed-655863.html New Delhi Dec 27 The fall of the deadly Indian Mujahideen an outfit backed by Pakistan comprising only Indian operatives marked the end of homegrown terror in India The idea was to show the world that terrorism in India is an internal issue and not a Pakistancreated and sponsored one Since the fall of the Indian Mujahideen in 2014 terror incidents have largely been reported from Jammu and Kashmir alone with Pakistani actors participating in most of themOver the last couple of years there has been immense international scrutiny of Pakistan With an economy that has crashed Pakistan could not afford to come under the lens of the Financial Action Task Force FATF once again It created The Resistance Front TRF in Jammu and Kashmir and projected it as a homegrown terror moduleThe Pahalgam attack which was initially claimed by the TRF exposed the bluff as all the terrorists who were part of that operation were Pakistani nationalsThe TRF which is a LashkareTaiba proxy fell silent after the Pahalgam attack and the subsequent action by the Indian Armed Forces which executed Operation Sindoor Post the operation Pakistan desperately needed a homegrown terror group Moreover it wanted this group to operate outside of Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan decided to activate the Faridabad module that has been in the making since the abrogation of Article 370The module was busted in November 2025 and the subsequent investigation led the police to a deadly trail Just days later a member of this module carried out an explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi in which 13 people diedThe police identified the terrorist as Dr Umar Mohammad a resident of Pulwama During the course of the investigation the police managed to seize 2900 kilograms of ammonium nitrate The probe also found that the module comprised mainly doctors and all of them were associated with the AlFalah University in Faridabad The module that was inspired by the JaisheMohammad JeMcomprised highly radicalised persons They had plans to carry out blasts in multiple places in Delhi and nearby areasIt was also learnt that the members of these modules were recruited and handled by one Mufti Irfan Ahmed from Jammu and Kashmir He was closely associated with the JeM and was in regular touch with ISI operativesIrfan had managed to conceal his Pakistan links and made it seem as though this module was entirely homegrown and had no association with the ISI The Jammu and Kashmir Police got wind of this module when posters sympathetic to the JeM cropped up The probe led them up to Irfan and this led to the busting of the Faridabad module The probe revealed a tactical shift by Pakistan which has been finding it hard to send in its terrorists through the Line of Control LoCIt was pushing for a homegrown module that could attack other parts of the country This was largely to divert the attention of the security forces from Jammu and Kashmir so that infiltrations could take place from the multiple launch pads set up in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoKFurther the ISI also wanted a module that was on the lines of the Indian Mujahideen On one hand this homegrown module would keep the security mechanism stressed by carrying out blasts while on the other hand Pakistan would have the deniability factorOfficials say that the ISI was not in touch with the handlers of this module on a regular basis The agency wanted the Pakistan links to remain discreet and make it seem that the people of India especially Jammu and Kashmir had formed this module entirely on their own The ISI also wanted this module to convey a message that everyone in Jammu and Kashmir is opposed to the abrogation of Article 370Intelligence agencies also learnt that the ISI was in the process of creating many more such modules across the length and breadth of the country The plan was to carry out blasts at regular intervals as the Indian Mujahideen used to do and also ensure that the trail does not reach out to PakistanPakistan which was finding it hard to infiltrate terrorists was also seeking to buy time by diverting the attention of the security agencies It needed time for its terror outfits to regroup and create a diversion at the border so that infiltrations could take placeThe module was however busted in the nick of time Officials say that had the module gone through with its plan completely then the unthinkable would have taken placeThe agencies say the Faridabad module busted in November 2025 was also meant to be a template for more such homegrown modules to come up in the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ians-year-ender-2025-how-pakistan-tried-to-revive-homegrown-terror-in-india-and-failed-655863.html Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/arunachal-guv-warns-of-external-forces-trying-to-destabilise-border-state-655420.html Itanagar Dec 23 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General KT Parnaik Retd on Tuesday referring to the recent arrest of suspected agents and underscoring the states strategic importance cautioned that external forces and elements from neighbouring regions may attempt to create disturbances in the border state The Governor said that sustained vigilance and preparedness are essential to safeguard peace and stabilityChairing the highlevel security review meeting at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar Governor Parnaik emphasised that the safety and security of the people must always remain the foremost priority of the state government and that every possible effort should be made to eliminate fear and instill a sense of confidence among citizensMeanwhile the Arunachal Pradesh Police have so far apprehended five individuals all residents of Jammu and Kashmir for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to Pakistani handlersAccording to police two were arrested from Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on December 18 and the accused were brought to Arunachal Pradesh and three arrested from Itanagar Capital Region on November 21Addressing the review meeting the Governor stressed that peace and security are the foundations of development and people can progress only when they feel safe in their homes and communitiesGovernor Parnaik called for a peoplecentric approach to security where the state administration and security agencies work proactively to protect lives livelihoods and public trustHe said that districtlevel administrations must remain constantly alert and responsive particularly in sensitive and border areasEmphasising the growing role of technology Governor Parnaik urged the security forces and the civil administration to leverage modern tools and systems to further strengthen the security apparatus of the stateHe said that when Arunachal Pradesh is secured the nation is securedCommending the exemplary coordination among the uniformed forces deployed in the state the Governor remarked that cooperation and mutual trust are the keys to finding lasting solutions to security challengesHe also lauded the armed forces for their sustained efforts in building goodwill and harmonious relations with the local population noting that winning the confidence of the people is as vital as operational readinessDuring the discussion the State Home Minister Mama Natung highlighted several important initiatives of the state government including the surrender policy aimed at bringing misguided youth back into the mainstream the implementation of the eInner Line Permit eILP system and other measures taken to strengthen internal security and governanceHe reaffirmed the state governments commitment to maintaining peace improving service delivery and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all citizensThe state police the Border Roads Organisation along with the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police provided a comprehensive update on the action taken in accordance to the deliberations of the Namsai Security MeetingThrough detailed presentations they outlined the measures initiated on the ground progress achieved so far and the challenges being addressed to further strengthen the security framework of the stateArunachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Manish Gupta senior officials of the state government representatives from the state Police Border Roads Organisation Assam Rifles and the Central Reserve Police Force in addition to Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police of Tirap Changlang and Longding districts participated in the meetingTuesdays meeting is a followup to the security review meeting held at Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh on July 26 IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/arunachal-guv-warns-of-external-forces-trying-to-destabilise-border-state-655420.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/the-new-face-of-lashkar-talha-saeed-as-boss-grooming-white-collar-and-child-recruits-655107.html New Delhi Dec 22 The LashkareTayiba responsible for the Mumbai 2611 attacks was hit hard during Operation Sindoor Since the operation that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attacks the LashkareTayiba has tried several times to bounce back but has not been entirely successful The outfit has decided to infuse fresh blood and go back to the basics The first visible change is in the leadership with most operations today headed by Talha Saeed the son of LashkareTayiba chief Hafiz Saeed While Hafiz Saeed is kept in the loop relating to all activities it is Talha who is calling the shots an Intelligence Bureau official saidTalha has fresh ideas for the outfit and has instructed his men to recruit educated persons only Intelligence agencies have learnt that Talha is more interested in having whitecollar cadres in bigger numbers when compared to the conventional mujahideensIf one looks at the latest recruitments that the LashkareTayiba has made in recent months it becomes clear that Talha is chasing the educated lot The target audience comprises doctors engineers and teachers The outfit now feels that there is a need to have educated cadres as they bring with them knowledge and can also provide fresher ideasUnder Talha Saeed the power of social media is also being used on a very large scale He feels that propaganda is a very important tool and hence the social media must be used heavily to spread the same Under Hafiz Saeed there were several dedicated terrorists However not all of them were in the outfit for the sake of ideology Many went along for the money and this is something that Talha does not want He wants the terrorists he recruits to be ideologically charged and feels that they must be part of the LashkareTayiba only if they believe in the causeExperts say that if Talha can achieve what he wishes then the LashkareTayiba will only get more dangerous He is looking at whitecollar terrorists and this itself is a dangerous precedent Over the years outfits such as the Islamic State and AlQaeda have leaned more towards the educated lotUnder Talha Saeed several camps have been set up and the emphasis is more on the online classes After Operation Sindoor the LashkareTayiba has deliberately avoided having classes in the open It has moved to the online module largely as it wants to avoid detection by the Indian armed forcesIn the process of rebuilding a strong terrorist group Talha also places heavy emphasis on politics He is strengthening the cadre who are part of the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League PMML the political outfit of the LashkareTayiba Talha is of the firm view that they should remain politically strong too so that there is acceptance by the public Moreover the LashkareTayiba had hidden behind a strong political outfit while continuing with its terror acts officials sayTalha also believes that the recruitment of adults alone is not enough He has ensured that multiple classes are introduced to bring in children as well The plan is to recruit young boys and girls and then radicalise them at a very young age For the children the classes mainly emphasise the Quran for a couple of years The next step involves radicalisation following which they would be recruited into the LashkareTayiba In the next phase the same persons would be imparted arms training and then made battlereadyThose who are brought in at a very young age would be examined following their training programme Not all of them will be inducted into the terror network Based on their skill set some would be taken into the political outfit The LashkareTayiba is also creating several student wings so that they could infiltrate universities similar to the lines of the JamaateIslami in Bangladesh officials sayAnother official said that the LashkareTayiba is looking to rebrand itself and Talha Saeed is in for a long haul whereby he manages to change the terror landscape in a very big way IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/the-new-face-of-lashkar-talha-saeed-as-boss-grooming-white-collar-and-child-recruits-655107.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intelligence-warns-of-isi-plot-to-push-lakhs-of-infiltrators-into-india-via-bangladesh-655187.html New Delhi Dec 22 In the wake of the unrest in Bangladesh Indian intelligence agencies have sounded a very high alert along the border fearing a massive spillover of illegal immigrants However officials also say that as security agencies there are too busy controlling the situation in their country many proISI outfits are already planning a massive infiltration bid into India The idea would be to send in lakhs of people near the Indian border with a clear intention of overwhelming the system The push would be harder closer to the elections in West Bengal and this is the time to watch out for the Intelligence agencies sayThe elections in West Bengal would be hard fought one and the security agencies are anticipating some level of violence The ISI would take advantage of the scenario and then try to push scores of illegal immigrants at that timeIt is a very sinister plot that is being hatched in Bangladesh officials say The Indian security agencies would have to handle this situation very carefully While trying to overwhelm the system with illegal immigrants the ISI is also looking to push as many terrorists as possible at the same timeThe plan is to push in both Bangladeshis and Rohingya at the same time While on one hand the ISI is attempting massive demographic changes in West Bengal and the northeastern states on the other it wants to send in many terrorists into these regionsSince the ISI increased its influence in Bangladesh post the ouster of Sheikh Hasina it has trained dozens of terrorists with the specific intention of sending them into IndiaAn Intelligence Bureau official says that the risk of infiltrations are at the lowvisibility routes and riverine gaps in Assam Tripura and West Bengal Further these elements would try to take advantage of the forest cover in these regions as well the official addedThe ISIbacked groups in Bangladesh over the months identified scores of Rohingyas and took advantage of their financial duress They are picked up and then sent to da edicated camp Most of them are trained in terrorrelated activity Security officials say that these camps which have been in the making for over a year now house thousands of desperate Bangladeshis and Rohingyas They are lured with financial benefits and then trapped into joining a terror outfitThe camps that have been set up are divided into two While one camp comprises people who are only meant to infiltrate and enforce demographic changes the other comprises trained terroristsAnother official says that the plan is not just restricted to West Bengal and the northeastern states Over a period of time once the infiltrations take place these elements would be sent to other parts of the country such as Jammu and Kashmir the southern states and MaharashtraThis has been the plan in the making ever since Pakistan lost the war with India in 1971 Pakistan realised that a conventional war with India would not yield any results and there should be another way to stress the system In 1973 the Research and Analysis Wing learnt that the JamaateIslami and ISI hatched a plan whereby they would enforce mass infiltrations of illegal immigrants into India The idea was to enter India and then enforce demographic changes This would then lead to insecurity among the majority community and eventually communal clashes would eruptThe plan was not entirely successful because Bangladesh has had several dispensations that have been friendly with India However today the situation has changed and the ISIbacked Jamaat is completely in charge after Hasinaâs ouster For the ISI which has been planning this operation for a year there is no better time than now to execute this plan The regime in Bangladesh is proPakistan and hence it would not stand in the way of the ISI and Jamaat to execute its plan officials say IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intelligence-warns-of-isi-plot-to-push-lakhs-of-infiltrators-into-india-via-bangladesh-655187.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-police-vehicle-targeted-near-afghan-refugee-camp-targeted-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-654955.html Islamabad Dec 21 A police vehicle was targeted by assailants near an Afghan refugee camp on Kohat Road in Bannu district of Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resulting in authorities ordering the settlements evacuation on security grounds media reports said on Sunday Police said that the attack happened when Deputy Superintendent of Police Mufeez Khan was travelling from Township to Domel Officials stated that the attackers hiding near the camp opened fire on his vehicle in what they termed a planned ambush Pakistans The Express Tribune reported In response police personnel fired at the attackers however they managed to flee from the spotNo casualties were reported in the incident though the police vehicle suffered partial damage After the attack police cordoned off the area and started a search operation to find the suspectsDistrict administration officials stated that 2567 people lived in the Afghan refugee camp Of those 1700 had been deported to Afghanistan before the attack on Saturday After the attack another 120 people from 20 families were deported to Afghanistan Authorities have deployed heavy machinery to dismantle structures in the camp as part of the evacuation processOn December 8 a policeman was injured after assailants targeted a police station in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local media reportedA police officer said that assailants targeted the Ahmadzai police station with sniper fire Dawn reported On December 3 three police personnel including an assistant subinspector ASI were killed in a blast targeting a police vehicle in the Dera Ismail Khan area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa according to district police spokesperson Yaqoob ZulqarnainZulqarnain stated that an improvised explosive device was used to carry out the blast in the Paniyala area Dawn reportedThe police spokesperson stated that ASI Gul Alam Constable Rafiq and the driver of the mobile van Sakhi Jan were killed in the attack while another constable accompanying them remained unhurtPakistan has witnessed an increase in militant activities in the past year particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan after TehreekiTaliban Pakistan TTP ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022 IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-police-vehicle-targeted-near-afghan-refugee-camp-targeted-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-654955.html Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isis-dhaka-cell-plots-bangladesh-chaos-eyes-west-bengal-and-northeast-india-654800.html New Delhi Dec 20 The involvement of the Dhaka Cell a unit created by the ISI in Bangladesh has cropped up following the huge violence that broke out in the country this week The Dhaka Cell was created within the Pakistan High Commission specifically to oversee the grooming of terrorists and radicals in Bangladesh The larger intention however is Indiaspecific The Dhaka Cell is not an ordinary unit an Intelligence Bureau official says The Cell was created a couple of months back following the visit to Dhaka by Pakistanâs Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza Indian agencies have learnt that the unrest in Bangladesh following the staged murder of student leader Sharif Osman Hadi was orchestrated by the Dhaka Cell It has also been learnt that the Dhaka Cell since its creation in October has been planning an unrest on a very large scale It was just waiting for the right timing to stage the violence and the plan was set in motion the moment it became clear that the elections would be held in February 2026 an official added The Dhaka Cell is similar to the one that the ISI had created in Sri Lanka The cell in Sri Lanka also operated from the Pakistan High Commission and its intention was to create terror modules in South India It had also set the prices in motion with many terror operatives conducting reconnaissance in Chennai and other places However this module was busted by the National Investigation Agency NIA in 2014 The cell in Bangladesh comprises officers from the Pakistan armed forces They include a brigadier a colonel and four majors apart from officers from the Pakistan Air Force and Navy An official said that the cell was created to undertake a longpending plan of the Pakistan establishment Ever since Sheikh Hasina was ousted and the Muhammad Yunus caretaker government took over the ISI began plotting the return of a pre1971 Bangladesh Experts say that Pakistan has still not got over the humiliation that its armed forces faced during the Liberation War The war that the Indian armed forces won led to the creation of the new country of Bangladesh Since then multiple attempts have been made but each time Islamabad has failed With Yunus at the helm and with the JamaateIslami in complete control the ISI felt that this was the best time to execute its plan The ISI found success when Sheikh Hasina was ousted She was standing in the way of the ISI making Bangladesh its playground While the ISI did play a role in the student uprising last August it furthered its activities once Sheikh Hasina fled the country An Intelligence Bureau official says that the Dhaka Cell is in for a long haul Its first agenda is to create as much unrest as possible in Bangladesh For that it would need to ensure that the Jamaat wins the election and if it feels that it is not possible then the next best option is to delay the elections The larger agenda for the ISI is however India It wants to create strong terror cells in West Bengal and the Northeastern states In order to do so it would look to stress the Indian security system so that infiltrations would become easier The Dhaka Cell would be very active in the months to come as it is planning something major ahead of the West Bengal elections scheduled for MarchApril next year The plan is to incite violence and cause unrest in Bangladesh at regular intervals At the same time the ISI would increase activity along the border with India to push infiltrators Indian security officials say that they are wellprepared for the situation that lies ahead The job ahead is hard but we are capable of handling it an official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isis-dhaka-cell-plots-bangladesh-chaos-eyes-west-bengal-and-northeast-india-654800.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terrorists-ogws-and-supporters-must-be-treated-alike-jampk-l-g-654465.html Jammu Dec 18 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that gunwielding terrorists their overground workers OGWs supporters and those intimidating common citizens must all be dealt with in the same manner Addressing the Viksit BharatSecurity Dimensions UTlevel conference in Jammu the Lieutenant Governor said there should be no distinction in action against terrorists and those who enable or support themThe Lieutenant Governor chaired the UTlevel conference organised on the lines of the annual DGPsIGPs conferenceIn his address Sinha said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah the UTlevel security conference would serve as a hub for deliberation and collaboration to develop a wholeofgovernment approach to counter terrorism in all its formsHe noted that during the DGPsIGPs conference held in Raipur earlier this year detailed discussions were conducted on the theme âViksit Bharat Security Dimensionsâ reflecting the Government of Indiaâs commitment to transforming policing institutions to meet the demands of a rapidly changing security environmentThe Lieutenant Governor underlined the need for coordinated action against terrorists their enablers and ideologues to dismantle the entire terror ecosystem and eliminate safe havensThe real security gains achieved since 2019 must be defended and every single terrorist and their supporter operating in the Valley forests hills or villages must be neutralised Sinha saidHe said that over the past six years the security grid has been significantly strengthened and that the coordinated efforts of the Jammu and Kashmir Police the Army intelligence agencies and Central Armed Police Forces CAPFs have led to a sharp decline in terrorist violence the number of active terrorists and recruitmentâArmed terrorists their supporters OGWs and elements intimidating common citizens should be treated equally We must ensure they pay a very heavy price for their actionsâ the Lieutenant Governor saidHe also discussed strategies to counter evolving threats enhance intelligence capabilities and build a nextgeneration security grid to address newage challengesâThe security threat landscape has undergone profound changes in recent years We must shift from reactive to proactive security strategies and use advanced tools such as artificial intelligence to counter terrorism terror financing radicalisation and narcoterrorismâ Sinha saidThe oneday UTlevel security conference was attended by senior officials from the JampK Police intelligence agencies civil administration and the CAPFs IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terrorists-ogws-and-supporters-must-be-treated-alike-jampk-l-g-654465.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/cordon-and-search-operations-on-in-several-villages-of-jampks-rajouri-654561.html Jammu Dec 19 Joint security forces on Friday started searches at many villages of JampKâs Rajouri district after reports of suspicious movement in these areas officials said Officials said that the joint forces including the JampK Police and its Special Operations Group SOG the army and the CRPF has started searches at many villages of Rajouri after the reports were receivedSearches were started around midnight after security forces received reports of suspicious movement in some villages located between the Thanamandi and Manjakote subdivisions of Rajouri Armys Rashtriya Rifles JampK Police and the SOG cordoned off these villages and started searches there The operation continues in these villages and the adjacent Behroti Gali area also an official saidâThere are no reports of contact between the joint forces and the terrorists so far the official addedOn December 15 joint security forces had started a cordon and search operation in Udhampur district following reports of suspicious movement A fierce encounter broke out between the joint forces and the terrorists in the village on December 16 in which one policeman was martyred and a terrorist was reportedly injuredJoint forces had intelligence inputs about the presence of 2 to 3 terrorists of the JaisheMohammad JeM terror outfit in the areaAfter a sustained gunfight the terrorists reportedly escaped into a nearby forest area adjacent to the village The operation was extended to the forest area but no contact was established with the terroristsThe encounter had originally broken out in Soan village in the Majalta area of Udhampur The martyred policeman was identified as Amjad Ali KhanJoint forces have been carrying on aggressive antiterrorist operations across Jamp targeting terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersThis is part of the revised strategy aimed at dismantling the complete support system of terrorism in JampKDrug smugglers and those involved in hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forces as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/cordon-and-search-operations-on-in-several-villages-of-jampks-rajouri-654561.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/cordon-and-search-operations-on-in-several-villages-of-jks-rajouri-654566.html Jammu Dec 19 IANS Joint security forces on Friday started searches at many villages of JampampKs Rajouri district after reports of suspicious movement in these areas officials saidnbspOfficials said that the joint forces including the JampampK Police and its Special Operations Group SOG the army and the CRPF has started searches at many villages of Rajouri after the reports were receivednbspSearches were started around midnight after security forces received reports of suspicious movement in some villages located between the Thanamandi and Manjakote subdivisions of Rajouri Armys Rashtriya Rifles JampampK Police and the SOG cordoned off these villages and started searches there The operation continues in these villages and the adjacent Behroti Gali area also an official saidThere are no reports of contact between the joint forces and the terrorists so far the official addednbspOn December 15 joint security forces had started a cordon and search operation in Udhampur district following reports of suspicious movement A fierce encounter broke out between the joint forces and the terrorists in the village on December 16 in which one policeman was martyred and a terrorist was reportedly injurednbspJoint forces had intelligence inputs about the presence of 2 to 3 terrorists of the JaisheMohammad JeM terror outfit in the areaAfter a sustained gunfight the terrorists reportedly escaped into a nearby forest area adjacent to the village The operation was extended to the forest area but no contact was established with the terroristsnbspThe encounter had originally broken out in Soan village in the Majalta area of Udhampur The martyred policeman was identified as Amjad Ali KhannbspJoint forces have been carrying on aggressive antiterrorist operations across Jampamp targeting terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersThis is part of the revised strategy aimed at dismantling the complete support system of terrorism in JampampKnbspDrug smugglers and those involved in hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forces as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/cordon-and-search-operations-on-in-several-villages-of-jks-rajouri-654566.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-ban-fails-dhurandhar-turns-into-underground-sensation-654313.html New Delhi Dec 18 The ban on Dhurandhar by Pakistan and some Gulf nations has not affected its run at the box office The movie is showing no signs of slowing down but the ISI has a major problem back in Pakistan The movie which deals with the 1999 Khandahar hijacking Mumbai 2611 attacks and also the Lyari gang wars has not gone down well with the Pakistan establishment and all attempts have been made to block it However the ISI has completely lost control over the digital space and attempts at a blackout have failed miserablyAt least 2 million illegal downloads of the film have been reported in Pakistan in just two weeks It has gone on to become the most pirated movie in Pakistan beating 20 and Raees The ban in Pakistan may have cost the movie makers Rs 5060 crore but the message about Pakistan being a complete terror state has been sent across PakistanAlthough it makes no difference to the Pakistanis about what their country is it is a psychological win for India which has managed to spread the message despite the movie being banned The Pakistanis are in particular upset about the portrayal of Lyari The establishment is so desperate to counter this narrative that it has decided to fasttrack a film about Lyari showing the place in a good lightIndian movie Dhurandhar is yet another example of negative propaganda by the Indian film industry against Pakistan especially targeting Lyari Lyari is not violence it is culture peace talent and resilience Next month Mera Lyari will release showing the true face of Lyari peace prosperity and pride MeraLyari Sindhs Senior Provincial Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon said on XThe ISI despite monitoring the internet relating to the movie has completely failed to take control Torrents and piracy links are all over the internet which are being used to download the movieThe Dark Web experts in the country are using the servers in Sri Lanka Nepal and Malaysia to ensure that the Pakistanis are able to download the film illegally and watch it The Pakistanis are downloading the movie through Telegram channels underground streams and also the VPN The very fact that it has gone on to become the most pirated film to date only shows that the ISI has failed to control the situation and all attempts to blackout the movie have fallen flatOfficials say that this surge in the number of downloads indicates the curiosity that the people in Pakistan have about the movieWhile some may not agree with the narrative of the film many are appreciative of the acting in the movie Many Pakistanis are creating reels and memes on social media it has come to lightThe social media accounts linked to both the ISI and ISPR have been using smaller clips in the movie to mock the narrative India has set They are trying to pass off the content with false narratives against IndiaThe agencies say that there are attempts by the ISIlinked social media handles to manipulate the content to suit the local narrative Experts say that the manner in which the movie Mera Lyari is being fasttracked for a January release and the way in which the ISI is desperately trying to block out the film suggest that the Pakistanis are on the defensiveThe fact that the curiosity around the film is growing with each passing day and the rate at which it is being illegally downloaded only shows that the ISI has failed in its actions the expert also points outThe Pakistan Peoples Party PPP has also filed a legal challenge in a Karachi court questioning the images of the late Benazir Bhutto being used The petition seeks an FIR against the cast and crew of the movie DhurandharThe films star cast is led by Ranveer Singh who plays Hamza an Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistans Lyari to dismantle terror networks which are backed by the ISI The cast also includes Akshaye Khanna Sanjay Dutt R Madhavan Arjun Rampal and Rakesh Bedi IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-ban-fails-dhurandhar-turns-into-underground-sensation-654313.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/searches-in-jampks-mansar-after-villagers-report-suspicious-movement-654095.html Jammu Dec 17 A CASO Cordon and Search Operation was launched on Wednesday by joint forces in the Mansar area of Jammu and Kashmirâs Samba district after locals reported suspicious movement in the area Officials said the locals in a village near Mansar in the district reported seeing some suspicious persons moving in the areaâA police team immediately rushed to the area and started a CASO which was later joined by personnel from the Army and the CRPF officials saidThe area includes forests agricultural fields and other locations which are being searched by the forcesThe security forces in the areas of Mansar and other places have been alertedâ the officials addedMore details were awaitedIn another antiterrorist operation carried out by joint forces in Udhampur district one policeman was killed and two others were injured on TuesdayOne terrorist was reportedly injured in the encounter with the joint forces Intelligence inputs suggest three terrorists of the JaisheMohammad JeM outfit had gone to a village in search of food after which the operation was launchedReports said that more area has been brought under the search operation as the hiding terrorists could have escaped to the forest areaThe Jammu and Kashmir Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisers to dismantle the support system of terrorism in the union territoryDrug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forces as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in Jammu and KashmirUdhampur has witnessed four fierce encounters between the terrorists and the security forces this year A top JeM commander belonging to Pakistan was killed in one of these encounters in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur on June 26 IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/searches-in-jampks-mansar-after-villagers-report-suspicious-movement-654095.html Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bondi-beach-attack-sparks-intelligence-alert-ahead-of-new-year-crowds-in-india-653891.html New Delhi Dec 16 IANS Indian Intelligence agencies have alerted the state police about the possibility of Islamic Stateinspired attacks in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting in AustralianbspnbspAs many as 16 people were killed after a fatherson duo aged 50 and 24 years respectively fired mostly at Jewish people during the first day of HanukkahnbspOfficials say that the alert has been sounded since many Islamic Staterelated handles would use the attack for their propaganda and try to inspire people in India to carry out similar strikes With the New Year coming up Islamic Stateinspired terrorists will look to carry out similar attacks at crowded venues during the festivitiesIntelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on the online activities of the Islamic Statelinked handles Officials say that the Bondi Beach attack may be cited as an example of how to carry out an attack at crowded places The Islamic State has a lot of takers especially in south India where radicalisation drives are ongoingnbspMoreover India recently witnessed a deadly attack in Delhi by the JaisheMohammadinspired Faridabad module All these factors are being taken into account and hence a high level of alert has been advised by the Intelligence BureauStates such as Goa which draw huge crowds during the New Year are being closely watched by the agencies In the past too the agencies have picked up intercepts suggesting that terror groups would plan attacks around the New YearnbspIn recent years the IsraelHamas war has been a huge topic of debate in Islamic State circles Even terror groups in Pakistan are upset with the response by Israel after Hamas carried out a massive attack The HamasPalestine issue has become the main recruitment tool for terror groups especially the Islamic State It has been calling for attacks on Jews in particular to avenge the Israeli response officials sayThe two terrorists in the Sydney attack Sajid Akram and Naveed Akram were inspired by the violent ideology of the Islamic State Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said This indicates that they were inspired by the online content that the outfit has been circulating in large numbers Investigations also found that the fatherson duo had visited the Philippines last month Further it has also been revealed that they had travelled on Indian passportsAn official says that there are plenty of people in India who have been radicalised through the online content of the Islamic State Many are even ready for attacks and this has been largely facilitated by the Islamic States DIY kit that circulates on encrypted messaging channelsnbspThe Islamic State has not been able to mount a major attack in India as yet However its recruitment and radicalisation drives have been hugely successful The outfit feels that instead of mounting a massive attack it is better to capture the minds of the youth and radicalise themIntelligence Bureau officials say that it is not the time to be complicit There are several events that have been reported across the globe that have given the terror group plenty of ammunition to launch massive recruitment drives In India many have already been radicalised to very high levels Hence the police have to be on their toes at all times and one slipup is what the terror group or these radicalised youth are waiting for There are many who are ready to carry out a strike and hence the alert levels need to remain very high the official also added https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bondi-beach-attack-sparks-intelligence-alert-ahead-of-new-year-crowds-in-india-653891.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/incidents-of-maoist-violence-down-by-89-pc-in-15-years-mos-nityanand-rai-653918.html New Delhi Dec 16 The incidents of violence linked to Left Wing Extremism LWE have come down from a high of 1936 in 2010 by 89 per cent to 222 in 2025 the Parliament was informed on Tuesday Highlighting the effective implementation of the 2015 âNational Policy and Action Plan to address LWEâ Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai in a written reply in Lok Sabha said that with a drop in violence the resultant deaths of civilians and security personnel have also come down from a high of 1005 in 2010 by 91 per cent to 95 in 2025The number of LWEaffected districts reduced from 126 to 90 in April 2018 70 in July 2021 38 in April 2024 18 in April 2025 and only 11 in October 2025 with only 3 districts now categorised as Most LWE Affected the MoS saidHe said the governmentâs focus on development in tribal and remote areas has addressed the root cause of MaoismImproved law and order and security situation accompanied by investment in infrastructure has created an enabling environment for enhanced economic development including an increase in publicprivate investment he saidThe MoS said that to encourage Maoists to join the mainstream the Central and State governments have formulated comprehensive surrendercumrehabilitation policiesThe Centre also supports the States in the endeavour through âSurrender cumRehabilitationâ Policy as part of Security Related Expenditure SRE SchemeThe GoI reimburses the expenditure incurred by the LWEaffected States on the rehabilitation of those who surrender under the SRE SchemeThe rehabilitation package includes an immediate grant of Rs 5 lakhs for higherranked LWE cadres and Rs 25 lakh for other LWE cadres said RaiIn addition incentives for the surrender of weaponsammunition are also provided under the Scheme In addition provision also exists for imparting training in the tradevocation of their liking with a monthly stipend of Rs 10000 for three yearsThe affected States have further revised their Surrender cum Rehabilitation policies to make them lucrative and contemporaryOn the development front apart from the flagship schemes of the Government of India GoI several LWEaffected areasspecific initiatives have been taken with special thrust on expansion of road network improving telecommunication connectivity education skill development and financial inclusion said the MoS IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/incidents-of-maoist-violence-down-by-89-pc-in-15-years-mos-nityanand-rai-653918.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bondi-beach-shooting-attacker-sajid-akram-had-limited-contact-with-family-in-hyderabad-653939.html Hyderabad Dec 16 Sajid Akram one of the two armed men involved in Sundayâs mass shooting at Sydneys Bondi Beach that left 16 people dead originally hails from Hyderabad but had limited contact with the family after migrating to Australia in 1998 police said on Tuesday Telangana Director General of Police B Shivdhar Reddy said that the state police has no adverse record against Akram during his stay in India prior to his departure in 1998The factors that led to the radicalisation of Sajid Akram and his son Naveed appear to have no connection with India or any local influence in Telangana the DGP said in a statementHe also stated that Telangana Police remain committed to cooperating with central agencies and other counterparts as and when requiredThe police chief urged the public and media to avoid speculation or attribution without verified factsThe mass shooting at Bondi Beach Sydney on Sunday by two perpetrators during a public Hanukkah celebration resulted in the deaths of 15 victims and one of the two attackersThe attackers have been identified as Sajid Akram 50 and his son Naveed Akram 24Reports indicate that they were inspired by ISIS ideology Further investigation in this regard is being carried out by Australian authoritiesSajid Akram is originally from Hyderabad He completed his BCom degree in Hyderabad and migrated to Australia in search of employment approximately 27 years ago in November 1998He subsequently married Venera Grosso a European origin woman before settling permanently in Australia They have one son Naveed one of the two attackers and one daughterSajid Akram carries an Indian passport as on date and his son Naveed and daughter were born in Australia and are Australian citizens according to the statement by the DGPAs per information available from his relatives in India Sajid Akram had limited contact with his family in Hyderabad over the past 27 years He visited India on six occasions after migrating to Australia primarily for familyrelated reasons such as property matters and visits to his elderly parents It is understood that he did not travel to India even at the time of his fatherâs demise the police statement saidAccording to the DGP the family members have expressed no knowledge of his radical mindset or activities nor of the circumstances that led to his radicalisation IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bondi-beach-shooting-attacker-sajid-akram-had-limited-contact-with-family-in-hyderabad-653939.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bjp-seeks-nia-probe-into-schools-receiving-bomb-threats-in-punjab-653688.html Chandigarh Dec 15 With 11 schools in Jalandhar city received bomb threat emails that led to panic as parents started gathering outside schools to pick their wards BJP national General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Monday took exception to the manner in which a sense of terror is being spread among school children in Punjab by forces that the AAP government has failed to control Demanding an investigation by the NIA Chugh said it appeared to be a deliberate and calculated design by subversive forces to intimidate children and their parents reflecting the complete collapse of the law and order machinery in the border state He questioned whether the Bhagwant Mann government was playing into the hands of the ISI or had simply failed to control disruptive forces Chugh said the entire state already âknows that gangsters and mafias are enjoying a free run spreading an atmosphere of terror and panic across the state Everyone is aware of how bullets are fired almost daily and how extortion calls are made to paralyse every section of society But it is extremely alarming that schoolgoing children are now being subjected to terrorism and panic at a time when the Bhagwant Mann government continues to make deceptive claims about improving standards of school educationâ Chugh said in a statement Calling it an inhuman and criminal failure on the part of the Mann government Chugh said the matter needs a thorough investigation A message from St Josephs Convent School to the parents after the threatening email read This is to inform you that the school has announced a half day today December 15 The dispersal time for all students will be 1155 am Please do not pay attention to any rumours The school premises have been thoroughly inspected by the authorities concerned and no threat or danger has been detectedâ Responding to bomb threat emails Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur said 11 schools have reported having received threatening emails âSo far the emails do not seem genuine as they are in the same format Our teams are checking their origin These are on the same lines as received in Amritsarâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bjp-seeks-nia-probe-into-schools-receiving-bomb-threats-in-punjab-653688.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-more-sentenced-to-imprisonment-in-vizag-navy-spying-case-653711.html Visakhapatnam Dec 15 A National Investigation Agency NIA Special Court here on Monday sentenced two more accused to imprisonment in the Pakistanlinked Visakhapatnam Navy spying case The two accused convicted are Somnath Sanjay Ikade of Maharashtras Ahilyanagar district and Sonu Kumar of Uttar Pradeshs Hathras districtThey were arrested in December 2019 from Karwar Karnataka and Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh respectivelyAccording to the NIA each of them has been sentenced to Simple Imprisonment SI of five years 11 months and 15 days under each of Section 18 of UAP Act and Section 3 of the Official Secrets ActThe Special Court at Visakhapatnam has also imposed a fine of Rs 5000 each on the duo who will have to undergo oneyear additional simple imprisonment in case of default in payment of the fineThis takes the total number of convictions in the case so far to 10Trial is continuing against the remaining five accused arrested by NIA in the caseLast month the court sentenced Kalavalapalli Konda Babu from Visakhapatnam district Andhra Pradesh and Aviansh Somal from Kangra district Himachal Pradesh to five years and 10 months of simple imprisonment each under Section 18 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and Section 3 of the Official Secrets ActAccording to the NIA the two men were arrested in December 2019 from Mumbai Maharashtra and Karwar Karnataka respectivelyInvestigations revealed that they had been in touch with foreign intelligence operatives via social media and messaging platforms and had shared sensitive details related to Indian defence establishmentsThe case which NIA took over from the Andhra Pradesh Polices Intelligence Department at the Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada in December 2019 relates to spying at vital installations and Indian Navy establishments by foreign spiesagentsIn June 2020 NIA had charge sheeted 14 accused persons followed by a supplementary charge sheet against one more accused person in March 2021Investigations are continuing as part of NIAs efforts to expose the full conspiracy behind the espionage that was intended to disrupt Indias unity integrity security and sovereignty IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-more-sentenced-to-imprisonment-in-vizag-navy-spying-case-653711.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gunfight-on-between-joint-forces-amp-terrorists-in-jampks-udhampur-653715.html Jammu Dec 15 A gunfight broke out between the joint security forces and terrorists said to be of the JaisheMohammad JeM in JampKâs Udhampur district on Monday evening officials said IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti said in a post on X that the contact was made after precise information was received from the Jammu and Kashmir Police A joint team of the Special Operations Group SOG the Army and the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF is engaged in the operationOfficials said gunshots were heard from the besieged Soan Martha village around 6 pm when joint forces launched a search operation to track down the hiding terroristsReinforcements have been rushed to the area to strengthen the cordon and neutralise the terrorists The SOG of JampK Police the army and the CRPF are carrying out the operation Till the last reports came in intermittent firing exchanges were going on in the area an official said adding that 2 to 3 terrorists of the Jaish are reportedly trapped inside the area surrounded by the security forcesJampK Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive antiterrorist operations targeting terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisers in order to dismantle the complete support system of terrorismOn June 26 Pakistani terrorist Haider also known as Maulvi was killed in an encounter whilst three associates escaped due to poor weather conditions and the challenging terrain of Basantgarhs dense forestJampK DGP Nalin Prabhat had called Haider the topmost commander of the JeM outfit The police chief added that despite the difficult terrain in the upper reaches of Udhampur the security forces would eliminate the hiding terrorists one by one On September 19 a soldier was killed in another encounter in the district while three terrorists had managed to escape The Basantgarh area in Udhampur witnesses frequent faceoffs between terrorists and security forcesMondays exchange of fire is the third major encounter in the district IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gunfight-on-between-joint-forces-amp-terrorists-in-jampks-udhampur-653715.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-encounter-cop-dies-terrorist-injured-in-ongoing-gunfight-in-udhampur-653771.html Jammu Dec 16 One Jammu and Kashmir policeman was killed and a terrorist was reported to be injured on Tuesday in the ongoing antiterrorist operation in JampKâs Udhampur district Officials said that one local policeman of the Special Operations Group SOG was killed and a terrorist was believed to be injured in a gunfight in the Sohan village in Majalta tehsil of the districtThe constable has been identified as Amjad Pathan son of Bashrat Khan a resident of Salva Mendhar in Poonch district Two other SOG jawans were injuredFiring exchanges stopped in the morning but the area has been put under a tight security cordon and all escape routes for the terrorists have been pluggedThe encounter started at the village when joint forces launched a search operation following information about the presence of three terrorists believed to be affiliated with the Pakistanbased JaisheMohammad JeM outfitArmyâs Nagrota headquartered White Knight corps said on X âIn an intelligence based operation Special Operations Group SOG of JampK police and the army engaged terrorists in a gunfight in the general area of Sohan Udhampur district fire was exchanged with terrorists and operation is in progressâPolice said contact was established with the terrorists after they received precise information about them in the remote village IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti said âA very small SOG team engaged the terrorists Combing of the forest has been impeded due to darkness and treacherous terrainâOfficials said the encounter took place in the cordoned village around 6 pm Monday and continued for some time resulting in injuries to one SOG jawan who later succumbed to injuries One terrorist was also believed to be injured in the initial gunfight they said adding the operation was suspended for the night and was resumed with the first lightReinforcements have been rushed to the area to strengthen the cordon and eliminate the hiding terrorists IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-encounter-cop-dies-terrorist-injured-in-ongoing-gunfight-in-udhampur-653771.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-to-pakistan-will-counter-terrorism-with-all-its-might-653776.html United Nations Dec 16 In a strong and stinging rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate India served a notice to Pakistan that it will not tolerate Islamabadâs terrorism and will counter it âwith all its mightâ âLet me be clear India will counter Pakistansponsored terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with all its mightâ Indiaâs Permanent Representative P Harish said sternly on Monday local timeReacting to Pakistanâs Permanent Representative Asim Iftikhar Ahmad taking a huge detour from the topic of Security Council debate Leadership for Peace to talk about the Indus Water Treaty Harish said it will be held in abeyance until Pakistan which is a global epicentre of terror credibly and irrevocably ends its support for crossborder and all other forms of terrorismâIndia put the treaty on hold because of Pakistanâs terrorism and wars that killed tens of thousands of Indians he saidâIndia had entered into the Indus Waters Treaty 65 years ago in good faith in a spirit of goodwill and friendshipâ he said âThroughout these six and a half decades Pakistan has violated the spirit of the Treaty by inflicting three wars and thousands of terror attacks on IndiaâThe Pahalgam terror attack in April during which Pakistansponsored terrorists carried out âreligionbased targeted killings of 26 innocent civiliansâ was the most recentThe attack in which Hindus and a Christian were slaughtered was the last straw and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he was suspending the 1960 treaty signed by thenPrime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for sharing river waters with PakistanHarish ridiculed Pakistan for obsessively bringing up issues extraneous to topics under discussion at the UNAkramâs unwarranted reference to Jammu and Kashmir in todayâs open debate attests to its obsessive focus on harming India and its peopleâ he saidâA serving nonpermanent Security Council Member that chooses to further this obsession in all meetings and platforms of the UN in pursuit of its divisive agenda cannot be expected to fulfil its designated responsibilities and obligations he addedHarish questioned Pakistanâs commitment to democracy pointing to the recent 27th Amendment to its Constitution that establishes the supremacy of the military over the âwill of the peopleââPakistan of course has a unique way of respecting the will of its people by jailing a Prime Minister by banning the ruling political party and by letting its armed forces engineer a constitutional coup through the 27th amendment and giving lifetime immunity to its Chief of Defence Forces CDFâ he saidPakistanâs former Prime Minister Imran Khan who ran afoul of the military overlords is languishing in prison and his party Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI has been bannedThe 27th Amendment adopted last month gives Field Marshal Asim Munir a new constitutional position of CDF with lifetime immunity from prosecution and guarantees a term till 2030 empowering him to oversee the next general electionWhile Harish had to respond to Pakistanâs insinuations the focus of his speech was on the leadership of the UN in which the Security Council is meant to play a prime role but has often failedâThe quality and focus of the leadership displayed by members of the Councilâ he said ârepresents the most important aspect impinging on maintenance of international peace and securityâFor this a reform of the Security Council to make it fitforpurpose to tackle contemporary challenges is an urgent global imperativeâHe criticised the InterGovernmental Negotiations process for reform as âbarren and bereft of productive outcomesâ and said it must âmove towards timebound textbased negotiations at the earliestâReform should âenhance representation from underrepresented and unrepresented geographies in tune with todayâs realities in both the permanent and elected categories of membershipâ he saidThe top leader of the UN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres completes his term at the end of next yearThe election of his successor should be held with âgreater transparencyâ Harish saidâThe new Secretary General must embody the aspirations of the overwhelming majority of humanity who are from developing countries of the Global Southâ he saidHarish questioned the current system of allocating top posts in the UN system on a âdivision of spoilsâ basis that gives some countries mainly the permanent members of the Security Council a monopoly over certain positionsâLeadership by definition must be inclusive for it to be representative legitimate and effectiveâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-to-pakistan-will-counter-terrorism-with-all-its-might-653776.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/islamic-state-hallmarks-emerge-in-bondi-beach-massacre-attacker-is-a-person-of-interest-653570.html New Delhi Dec 15 The shooting at Sydneyâs Bondi Beach on Sunday claimed 16 lives while injuring over 40 The incident occurred when over a crowd of 1000 had gathered at the venue on the first day of Hanukkah The two shooters have been identified as 24yearold male Naveed Akram and 50yearold Sajid Akram While the motive behind the attack is yet to be ascertained the police have found two Islamic State flags in the car of the two terrorists Naveed Akram and his father Sakid Akram have been identified as the terrorists by the investigatorsExperts say that the pattern of the attack suggests that this was an act by the Islamic State While the motive is yet to be ascertained experts believe that the intention may have been to target the Jewish festival in an attempt to send out a message to Israel The Australian agencies are yet to confirm the role of the Islamic State in this attack Two flags of the terror group had been found One of the flags could be seen in the footage from the scene on the bonnet of the car that belonged to the attackersThe probe is ongoing and all angles are leading up to the Islamic State Naveed Akram one of the terrorists was in fact examined by Australiaâs domestic Intelligence agency ASIO six years ago for his close links with the Sydneybased Islamic State group Naveed had come under the radar of the Australian agencies after the police had foiled an Islamic Stateplanned attack Naveedâs name cropped up following the July 2019 arrest of El Matari a hardened Islamic State terroristMatari who is currently serving a sevenyear jail term was close to Naveed Matari was a selfdeclared commander of the outfit in Australia and was planning a massive attack in Sydney The ASIO had learnt that apart from Matari Naveed was close to several other terrorists of the Islamic StateOne of these individuals was known to us but not in an immediatethreat perspective so we need to look into what happened here ASIO directorgeneral Mike Burgess said Naveed is currently in the hospital under police guard while Sajid died during the exchange of gunfireCounterterrorism experts say that the attack bears the signature of the Islamic State It cannot be called a lone wolf attack considering there was more than one person However the planning and execution bear the signature of the Islamic StateIt appears that the duo had planned the attack on their own and executed it The very fact that they decided to target people who were celebrating a Jewish festival suggests that the terrorists were trying to send a message across to Israel experts sayFurther Australiaâs Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the attackers were deliberately targeting the Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah The Islamic State has been known for staging such attacks France has seen similar attacks where Islamic Stateinspired terrorists have targeted crowdsIn 2016 the Nice truck attack by a lone wolf bearing allegiance to the Islamic State claimed 86 lives An Indian Intelligence Bureau official said that Naveed had been examined by the Australian Intelligence six years back This suggests that he was in the know of a major attack being planned in Sydney back in 2019 From what has been unfolding it appears that Naveed may have gone through the attack that was planned six years backSince he had come under the radar he may have been lying low to avoid detection He seems to have waited for the appropriate time to go through with this attack the official also addedAccording to investigators Sajid Akram owned a fruit shop while his son had been laid off from his bricklaying job around two months back after the company became insolvent Media reports claim that both were Pakistani nationals The police said that Sajid had held a gun license for around 10 years IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/islamic-state-hallmarks-emerge-in-bondi-beach-massacre-attacker-is-a-person-of-interest-653570.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/australian-govt-agrees-to-strengthen-gun-laws-after-sydney-mass-shooting-653613.html Sydney Dec 15 Australias leaders at a snap National Cabinet meeting on Monday agreed to take decisive action to strengthen gun laws following a fatal mass shooting Sunday night at Sydneys Bondi Beach Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement that he and the leaders of Australias states and territories agreed to take strong decisive and focused action on gun law reform at the emergency meeting convened in response to the shootingHe said that the state and territory leaders have commissioned their respective police ministers and attorneysgeneral to develop options on strengthening gun laws including limiting the number of firearms allowed to be held by one individual and limiting firearms licenses to Australian citizensAdditionally Albanese said that the National Firearms Agreement that was established after 35 people were fatally shot at Port Arthur in the island state of Tasmania in 1996 will be renegotiated to ensure it remains as robust as possible in the changing security environment Xinhua news agency reportedAuthorities have confirmed the deaths of 16 people following the shooting that targetted an event celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on Sunday evening making it Australias most deadly mass shooting since the Port Arthur massacrePolice said earlier on Monday that the deceased range in age from 10 to 87 years old and include one of the two shootersThe attackers have been identified as Naveed Akram 24 and his father Sajid Akram 50 Sajid Akram was shot dead in an exchange of gunfire with police at the scene while his son is currently in hospital under police guardAlbanese confirmed at a press conference that Naveed Akram had been noticed by the intelligence agency in 2019 for associations that he had and had been investigated for six months without revealing further detailsBoth Naveed and his father had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State IS group the Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC reported citing counterterrorism officers An IS flag was found in their car at Bondi BeachMal Lanyon police force commissioner of the state of New South Wales NSW where Sydney is located confirmed that the 50yearold Sajid Akram had been a licensed gun holder for the past 10 years with no prior security incidents He has six firearms licensed to him We are satisfied that we have six firearms from the scene esterday he saidOn Monday morning officers from NSW Police and the Australian Federal Police were conducting a major operation at Akrams residence in Sydneys southwest suburbs as well as at a shortterm rental in the citys west where the two men had been stayingThe investigation into the motives behind the attack is still ongoing said Lanyon IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/australian-govt-agrees-to-strengthen-gun-laws-after-sydney-mass-shooting-653613.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/punjab-police-arrest-two-terrorists-in-mumbai-653672.html Chandigarh Dec 15 Punjab Police in coordination with central agencies have intercepted and arrested two gangsterturnedterrorists linked with the banned terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa International BKI upon their arrival in Mumbai said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Monday Those arrested have been identified as Sajan Masih a resident of Veroke in Gurdaspur and Sukhdev Kumar alias Munish Bedi a resident of Lahori Gate in Amritsar Both the accused have a substantial criminal history with multiple cases of murder attempt to murder arms and explosives and under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA registered against them at various police stations of Batala and Amritsar DGP Yadav said both the accused were the important nodes of Pakistanbased ISIsupported Harvinder Singh alias Rinda and USbased detained BKIoperative Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passia They accused were operating from overseas locations including Dubai and Armenia while attempting to orchestrate criminal and terror activities in Punjab he said while terming it as a big success of the state police As part of this sustained efforts Punjab Police has got issued look out circulars LOC and red corner notices against various wanted criminals who have taken shelter at foreign lands which helped in tracking both the criminals The DGP said preliminary investigation has revealed that accused were part of a network involving BKI responsible for several grenade attacks on police stations in Amritsar and Batala and the killings of Hardeep Singh of Jourrian Kalan and Ravi Kumar of Dera Baba Nanak Accused Sajan Masih was also coordinating with another key associate Shamsher Shera alias Honey currently based in Armenia he said Sharing operational details Assistant Inspector General Amritsar Sukhminder Singh Mann said acting on specific intelligence inputs developed in close coordination with central agencies a joint team of the State Special Operation Cell SSOC of Amritsar and Counter Intelligence of Pathankot swiftly despatched to Mumbai and took both criminals into custody as soon as they landed He said both the accused were actively involved in providing logistical support funding channels and strategic direction to their foot soldiers operating in Punjab IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/punjab-police-arrest-two-terrorists-in-mumbai-653672.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/world-leaders-condemn-shooting-attack-targeting-jewish-community-in-australias-sydney-653479.html Rome Dec 14 World leaders on Sunday condemned the terrorist attack targeting Jewish community at the Bondi Beach in Australias Sydney and offered condolences to the families of the victims At least 12 people including one shooter were killed while 29 others including two police officers were injured in a shooting incident at Hanukkah celebration in Sydney according to the policeA second gunman is also among the injured and has been taken into custodyNew South Wales NSW Police has said that it has been declared as a terrorist incident Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC News reportedItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned violence and antiSemitism and expressed condolences to the families of the victimsI follow with deep sorrow the dramatic news coming from Sydney In condemning once again with firm resolve every form of violence and antiSemitism Italy expresses its condolences for the victims and stands in solidarity with their loved ones the injured the Jewish communities and renews its friendship with the Australian people Meloni said on XUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer offered condolences to everyone affected by the attack in Bondi Beach and said that he is being updated about the developing situationIn a post on X Starmer said Deeply distressing news from Australia The United Kingdom sends our thoughts and condolences to everyone affected by the appalling attack in Bondi beach Iâm being kept updated on the developing situationEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed Europes support for Australia and Jewish communities and offered condolences to the loved ones of the victimsShocked by the tragic attack at Bondi Beach I send my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims Europe stands with Australia and Jewish communities everywhere We are united against violence antisemitism and hatred Von der Leyen said on XNew Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he is shocked by the distressing scenes at BondiSharing a statement on X Luxon said Australia and New Zealand are closer than friends were family I am shocked by the distressing scenes at Bondi a place that Kiwis visited every day My thoughts and thoughts of all New Zealanders are with those affectedSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic has condemned the terrorist attack against the Jewish community in Sydney He expressed Serbias support for Jewish communities around the worldSerbia condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack against the Jewish community in Sydney carried out during a Hanukkah gathering Terrorism and antisemitism have no place in our world The Republic of Serbia stands firmly with Jewish communities everywhere and remains unequivocally committed to the safety and dignity of its Jewish citizens Vucic said on XUnited Nations SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres has condemned the attack on Jewish community in Sydney who had gathered to celebrate Hanukkah and expressed support for Jewish community around the worldIn a statement shared on X Guterres wrote I am horrified and condemn todayâs heinous deadly attack on Jewish families gathered in Sydney to celebrate Hannukah My heart is with the Jewish community worldwide on this first day of Hannukah a festival celebrating the miracle of peace and light vanquishing darknessEuropean Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that she is horrified to see the images that have emerged from the attack in Sydney and expressed sympathies with the victims and Jewish communityAbsolutely horrified to see the images emerging of the appalling attack on so many people on Bondi Beach as Hannukah celebrations began in Sydney All my thoughts are with the victims and the wider Jewish community in Australia and beyond This light will not be extinguished Metsola wrote on XThe Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel also expressed solidarity with the people of Australia following the attack in SydneyIn a post on X van Weel wrote Shocking reports from Bondi Beach Sydney My thoughts are with the victims their loved ones and everyone affected by this ruthless attack during Hannukah celebrations We are monitoring the situation closely The Netherlands stands with our Australian friendsFormer Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott termed the events at Bondi Beach absolute atrocity and horror for the victims He said that there should be no place for such kind of incidents in AustraliaThe events at Bondi Beach are an absolute atrocity A horror for the victims and a massive escalation of the hatred directed at Australiaâs Jewish community There should be no place in Australia for the kind of evil weâve seen this evening Thank God one bystander heroically intervened showing the good side of our country I am praying for all those affected at this time Abbott wrote on XA senior law enforcement official has identified one of the gunmen as Naveed Akram from Sydneys Bonnyrigg ABC News reportedAuthorities said that there is no longer an active threat however they asked people to avoid the areaAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese chaired a National Security Meeting and termed the shooting a devastating terrorist incidentHe said This afternoon there has been a devastating terrorist incident at Bondi at the Hanukkah by the Sea celebrationHe said This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah which should be a day of joy a celebration of faithHe called the incident an act of evil antisemitism terrorism that has struck the heart of the nationHe added An attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/world-leaders-condemn-shooting-attack-targeting-jewish-community-in-australias-sydney-653479.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/indias-anti-maoist-push-shifts-from-containment-to-consolidation-653482.html Colombo Dec 14 Indiaâs longrunning campaign against LeftWing Extremism LWE has entered a decisive phase moving beyond containment towards what officials describe as irreversible rollback media reported   The reported killing of senior Maoist commander Madvi Hidma has emerged as a key milestone in this transition symbolising both operational success and a broader policy shift from insurgency management to integration Daily Mirror saidOver the past decade the footprint of Naxalism has contracted sharply the report notedCiting official assessments the report notes that the number of LWEaffected districts has fallen from around 126 in 2014 to nearly a dozen core districts by 2024â25This decline has been attributed to a coordinated national strategy that strengthened intelligence improved interagency coordination and restored the writ of the state in remote forested regions once dominated by Maoist groups adding that the security gains have been significantGovernment data referenced by the report indicates that hundreds of Maoist cadres were neutralised in 2023 and 2024 with more than a thousand arrested and a similar number surrendering during the same periodMaoistrelated violent incidents have reportedly dropped by nearly half over the last decade pointing to a movement that is territorially squeezed and organisationally weakenedWithin this context the reported elimination of Madvi Hidma in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh in November 2025 stands outDescribed by police officials as a top Maoist Commander and Central Committee member of the Communist Party of India Maoist Hidma was associated with some of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the Dandakaranya regionThe report quotes senior officers as calling his death a âwatershedâ dealing a severe blow to Maoist command structures and moraleHowever it underlines that the relative success against Naxalism rests not only on security operations but also on development and rehabilitationExpansion of roads mobile connectivity banking services and welfare schemes in tribal belts has begun to address the governance gaps that once fuelled insurgencyEqually important has been the surrendercumrehabilitation policy offering financial aid housing and livelihood support to former militantsWhile analysts cited by the report it suggest Naxalism is on its âlast legsâ they caution that lasting peace will depend on sustained development protection of Adivasi tribal rights and preventing fresh alienation even as the Narendra Modiled Union government aims at a Maoistfree India by 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/indias-anti-maoist-push-shifts-from-containment-to-consolidation-653482.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bondi-beach-terror-attack-shooters-sajid-naveed-identified-as-pakistani-origin-father-son-duo-653557.html Sydney Dec 15 The men behind the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting that claimed 15 innocent lives have been identified as a fatherson duo originally from Pakistans Lahore police said on Monday One of the gunmen 50yearold Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police during the attack while the second shooter his 24yearold son Naveed Akram was wounded and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon confirmedAccording to police the father and son opened fire on Sunday evening at the Chanukah by the Sea event which was organised to celebrate the first day of the Jewish festivalThe attack resulted in the deaths of 16 people including the gunman Sajid Police said the youngest victim was a 10yearold girl who later died at a childrens hospital while the oldest victim was 87 years oldInvestigators said the two men had earlier told family members that they were travelling to the South Coast for a fishing trip Instead they allegedly carried out what has now been described as the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in nearly three decades in a country known for its strict gun control lawsAuthorities said Naveed Akram is an Australianborn citizen His father Sajid Akram arrived in Australia in 1998 on a student visa which was converted into a partner visa in 2001 and later into a resident return visa according to Home Affairs Minister Tony BurkeFollowing the attack heavily armed police conducted raids on Sunday night at the familys home in Bonnyrigg in southwest Sydney as well as at an Airbnb property in Campsie where the two men had been stayingPolice also located a vehicle on Campbell Parade in Bondi that contained several improvised explosive devicesA rescue bomb disposal unit is there at the moment working on the vehicle Commissioner Lanyon saidReferring to the weapons and materials recovered Lanyon said The types of weaponsâ some of the other items we found at the scene as I said we have found the improvised explosive device in a car which is linked to the deceased offender as he formally declared the incident a terrorist attackInvestigators from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team JCTT which includes both state and federal agencies believe the attackers had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State terrorist group according to a report by the Australian Broadcasting CorporationSenior officials speaking on condition of anonymity said two IS flags were found inside the attackers car at Bondi BeachOne of the flags was visible in footage from the scene placed on the bonnet of the vehicle the report addedA senior JCTT official also said that Australias domestic intelligence agency ASIO had taken an interest in Naveed Akram around six years ago after police disrupted plans for an ISinspired terrorist attackPrime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that Naveed Akram first came to ASIOs attention in October 2019 He was investigated for about six months but authorities later assessed that he did not pose an ongoing threatAccording to officials Naveed Akram had close links with Matari who is currently serving a sevenyear prison sentence for planning an IS insurgency as the selfdeclared Australian commander of the terror groupMatari was part of an IS cell that included several other Sydneybased men who have since been convicted of terrorismrelated offences Sources with close knowledge of the investigation said these individuals were also closely associated with Naveed AkramASIO DirectorGeneral Mike Burgess said on Sunday that one of the gunmen was known to the agency though he did not specify which individual One of these individuals was known to us but not in an immediatethreat perspective so we need to look into what happened here Burgess saidThe JCTT comprises ASIO the New South Wales Police the Australian Federal Police and the NSW Crime CommissionAddressing reporters on Monday morning Commissioner Lanyon said Sajid Akram had been a licensed firearms holder for the past 10 yearsAccording to The Sydney Morning Herald Naveed Akram was an unemployed bricklayer who had lost his job about two months ago after his employer became insolvent His mother reportedly said he had been actively searching for workThe Akram family lives in a threebedroom house purchased in 2024 having previously lived in Cabramatta Naveed resided at the home with his parents his 22yearold sister and his 20yearold brotherNaveeds mother Verena told local media that her son last contacted the family on Sunday morning just hours before the shooting She said she was unable to recognise her son from images taken at the scene and insisted she did not believe he could be involved in violence or extremist activity IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bondi-beach-terror-attack-shooters-sajid-naveed-identified-as-pakistani-origin-father-son-duo-653557.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/sydney-terror-attack-eam-jaishankar-speaks-to-australias-penny-wong-extends-fullest-support-653562.html New Delhi Dec 15 External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to his Australian counterpart Penny Wong and conveyed Indias condolences over Sydneys Bondi Beach terror attack in which 15 innocent people were killed In a post on X EAM Jaishankar said Just spoke to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Conveyed our deepest condolences about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack and offered our fullest supportAccording to police the Pakistaniorigin fatherson duo 50yearold Sajid Akram and 24yearold Naveed Akram opened fire at the Chanukah by the Sea event which was organised to celebrate the first day of the Jewish festival on Sunday at Bondi BeachThe attack resulted in the deaths of 16 people including the gunman Sajid Police said the youngest victim was a 10yearold girl who later died at a childrens hospital while the oldest victim was 87 years oldSajid was fatally shot by police during the attack while the second shooter his 24yearold son Naveed Akram was wounded and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospitalThe attack is now being described as the deadliest mass shooting in Australia in nearly three decades in a country known for its strict gun control lawsEarlier on Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned the terror attack targeting the Jewish community and offered condolences to the families of the victimsHe also expressed Indias support in the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorismStrongly condemn the ghastly terrorist attack carried out today at Bondi Beach Australia targeting people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah On behalf of the people of India I extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones PM Modi posted on XWe stand in solidarity with the people of Australia in this hour of grief India has zero tolerance towards terrorism and supports the fight against all forms and manifestations of terrorism he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/sydney-terror-attack-eam-jaishankar-speaks-to-australias-penny-wong-extends-fullest-support-653562.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/us-warns-isis-threat-remains-despite-territorial-defeats-653330.html Washington Dec 13 The United States continues to face an evolving threat from the ISIS and alQaida despite years of counterterrorism operations President Donald Trumpâs nominee for the State Departmentâs top counterterrorism role has said Gregory D LoGerfo nominated as coordinator for counterterrorism and ambassadoratlarge told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that extremist groups remain active and capable of inspiring attacks worldwideâISIS and alQaida continue to recruit radicalise and encourage their followers across the globe to conduct attacks in their home countriesâ LoGerfo said during his conformation hearingHe cited recent violence as evidence of the continuing dangerâThe New Yearâs Day attack in New Orleans was a stark reminder of ISISâ persistent reach capabilities and ambitionsâ he saidLoGerfo said the Trump administration is focused on preventing attacks by dismantling terror networks and holding state sponsors accountableâThe Trump administration is committed to preventing a major terrorist attack on the homelandâ he said adding that efforts include âdestroying and disrupting terrorist networks securing our borders and degrading the capacity of terrorist groupsâHe said todayâs threat landscape differs from that of the post 911 eraâThe terrorist threat we face today is different from what we faced following the September 11th attacksâ LoGerfo saidLoGerfo also warned that Iran and its proxies remain destabilising forcesâAlthough Iran has been greatly weakened Tehran and its terrorist proxies including the Houthis Hezbollah and Hamas continue to destabilize the Middle Eastâ he saidHe said the US is monitoring potential global threats including to âUS officials journalists Jewish targets and Iranian dissidentsâAddressing Africa LoGerfo said ISIS and alQaida affiliates are expanding in the Sahel requiring closer cooperation with regional and European partnersâWhen we share risk we need to share burdenâ he saidOn Afghanistan he said the US continues to confront ISIS Khorasan despite earlier successesFor India US assessments that ISIS and alQaida remain active align with New Delhiâs longstanding view that extremist networks persist despite territorial losses underscoring the need for sustained global counterterror cooperation IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/us-warns-isis-threat-remains-despite-territorial-defeats-653330.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-us-soldiers-translator-killed-in-isis-attack-in-syria-trump-vows-seriousretaliation-653369.html New York Dec 14 Two US soldiers and a civilian translator who were a part of the campaign to root out the Islamic State were killed in an attack in Syria by the terrorist group and President Donald Trump has vowed âvery serious retaliationâ Trump said in a Truth Social post that three soldiers were also wounded in the attack on SaturdayIn a tumultuous region infested with terrorist groups and civil strife the attack on US personnel tests the US cooperation with the Syrian government that took power after President Bashar alAssad was ousted in December last yearIt also tests the authority of Syrian President Ahmed alSharaas government as the alleged attacker was a member of the Damascus government forces according to a government spokesperson and Trump acknowledged the area was not under full Damascus controlThe Syrian spokesperson quoted by Syrian news agency SANA also said that the US had not heeded warnings about the danger in Palmyra where the attack took placeHe said the attacker was âneutralisedâThe first casualties in Syria after alAssad was overthrown the victims were cadres in US Operation Inherent Resolve OIR against the terrorist organisation known formally as the Islamic State of Iraq and ashSham ISISChief Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell described their mission as âsupport of ongoing counterISIScounterterrorism operationsâThe attack happened âas the soldiers were conducting a key leader engagementâ he saidMedia reports quoted a Syrian government spokesperson Noureddine alBaba as acknowledging that the terrorist who shot the US personnel was a member of the Syrian government forcesBut SANA reported that he said that the attacker âheld no leadership role within Internal Security and was not an escort to the Internal Security CommanderâSANA quoted him as saying that Damascus had warned the US about a security breach or attack by ISIS âbut these warnings were not taken into considerationâHe said investigators were examining âthe attackerâs digital data to determine whether he had direct organisational ties to ISIS or merely adopted extremist ideology as well as reviewing his acquaintances and relativesâThe assailant was already under investigation into whether he held âextremist or takfiri viewsâ and a decision had been expected on SundayTrump who has established ties with alSharaa said the attack took place âin a very dangerous part of Syria that is not fully controlled by his governmentAlSharar âis extremely angry and disturbed by this attackâ he addedA former member of alQaeda who had once been in US custody alSharaa is seen as a reformed leader and was welcomed to the White House by Trump last month to strengthen cooperation between the two countries especially in the fight against terrorism IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-us-soldiers-translator-killed-in-isis-attack-in-syria-trump-vows-seriousretaliation-653369.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/naxalism-on-verge-of-being-eradicated-in-chhattisgarh-says-cm-sai-653208.html Raipur Dec 12 Naxalism in Chhattisgarh is on the verge of extinction Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai declared while completing his two years in office Speaking to media persons the Chief Minister said that security forces have neutralised 505 Maoists while 2386 Maoists have surrendered and 1901 have been arrestedSixtynine security camps have been established in affected regions CM Sai said while the Niyada Nella Nar Yojana rehabilitation policy has encouraged integration into mainstream societyHe added that overcoming the Maoist menace was a major success in the past two yearsFifty schools and several hospitals which were shut due to violence have reopened and development has reached 403 villages with paved roads health centres mobile towers and ration shopsA monthly stipend of Rs 10000 for surrendered Maoists over three years has been introduced to aid rehabilitationCM Sai themed the celebration as Continuous Service Continuous Development highlighting the state governments achievements since he was sworn in on December 13The Chief Minister underscored housing agriculture welfare and security as key areas of progress asserting that his administration has delivered on promises left unfulfilled by the previous Congressled state governmentThe Chief Minister announced that his first Cabinet decision had sanctioned 18 million houses with many already handed over to beneficiaries and more under constructionFarmers he said have received the promised Rs 3100 per quintal for paddy purchases with payments cleared within a weekOutstanding bonuses worth Rs 9700 crore were disbursed to 13 million farmers soon after the state government took charge while two years pending bonuses have also been settledHe also added that womens empowerment was another focus of his government with 22 installments of the Mahatari Vandan Yojana releasing Rs 14000 crore directly into their bank accountsSchemes such as Charan Paduka Yojana have been revived free rations are reaching 73 million poor families and landless farmers are being supported with Rs 10000 eachThe state government has also launched the Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana enabling more than 37000 devotees to visit Ayodhyas Ram temple and Kashi Vishwanath free of costOn the industrial front CM Sai highlighted investment proposals worth Rs 8 lakh crore under the new policy including Chhattisgarhs first semiconductor unit in Nava RaipurRailway expansion has seen Rs 47500 crore invested doubling track length since 2014 and introducing cargo services in RaipurA detailed project report is underway to connect the Indravati and Mahanadi rivers via pipelineChief Minister Sai said his governments focus on welfare infrastructure and security reflects its commitment to continuous service and continuous development IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/naxalism-on-verge-of-being-eradicated-in-chhattisgarh-says-cm-sai-653208.html Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pm-modi-mps-pay-tributes-to-security-personnel-killed-in-2001-parliament-terror-attack-653237.html New Delhi Dec 13 Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several other parliamentarians paid homage on Saturday to the security personnel who were martyred in the 2001 terror attack on Parliament On December 13 2001 five terrorists belonging to the JaisheMohammed JeM targeted the Parliament complex leading to the deaths of six Delhi Police personnel two members of the Parliament Security Service and a gardener All five terrorists were neutralised by security forces during the attackIndia is observing the 24th anniversary of the deadly assault on SaturdayVice President CP Radhakrishnan also reached the Parliament premises to pay tributes to those who lost their lives in the terror attackSeveral senior leaders were present during the tribute ceremony including Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju Piyush Goyal Jitendra Singh and Arjun Ram Meghwal Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi and other parliamentariansEarlier taking to X Home Minister Amit Shah said Today is the day to once again remember the indomitable valour and courage of our security forces against terrorism when in the year 2001 they thwarted with their spirit the cowardly terrorist attack on the temple of the worlds largest democracy our Parliament HouseI pay homage to the brave soldiers of the security forces who attained martyrdom while giving a befitting reply to the terrorists This nation will forever remain indebted to the sacrifice and martyrdom of these heroic warriors he addedPriyanka Gandhi also paid homage to those who lost their lives saying We pay heartfelt tribute to our brave soldiers who were martyred in the cowardly terrorist attack on the Indian Parliament on this day The nation will forever be indebted to these valiant martyrs and their families for sacrificing their lives in defence of the countrys honourOn December 13 2001 five JeM terrorists drove into the Parliament complex in a car bearing forged Home Ministry and Parliament labelsAlthough both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha had been adjourned around 40 minutes before the incident several Members of Parliament and senior government officials including the then Home Minister LK Advani and then Minister of State for Defence Harin Pathak were among the more than 100 people believed to have still been inside the buildingUsing fake identity stickers on their vehicle the attackers armed with AK47 rifles grenade launchers pistols and hand grenades managed to breach the security cordon around the parliamentary complex They were armed with AK47 rifles grenade launchers pistols and hand grenadesConstable Kamlesh Kumari of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPF was the first security personnel to notice the terrorists and raised the alarmShe was shot by the attackers and died on the spot During the exchange of fire one of the gunmens suicide vests exploded after he was shot dead while the remaining four terrorists were also killed by security forcesAll ministers and Members of Parliament inside the complex escaped unharmed In total nine people were killed in the attack while at least 17 others sustained injuries IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pm-modi-mps-pay-tributes-to-security-personnel-killed-in-2001-parliament-terror-attack-653237.html Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pak-armys-desperation-could-fracture-lashkar-e-taiba-as-it-is-pushed-to-fight-against-taliban-653262.html New Delhi Dec 13 A major misadventure is in the making in Pakistan as it gets set to send LashkareTaiba terrorists to Afghanistan to battle against the Taliban The Pakistan army is stressed with its neverending battles with the TehreekeTaliban TTP and the Balochistan Nationalist Army BLA Apart from battling these two groups it is also fighting against the Afghan Taliban With these battles getting too hard to handle it decided to send the LashkareTaiba terrorists to AfghanistanExperts say that this may not go down too well in the long run The LashkareTaiba is known to have plenty of cadres who are sympathetic towards the Taliban Many in the ranks back the Taliban and its style of functioning Even top leaders within the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed are unhappy with the ongoing tensions between the Taliban and PakistanThese leaders view the Taliban as a natural ally which had taken on the West Even before the Mumbai 2611 attacks many within the LashkareTaiba were planning to quit the outfit and fight alongside the Taliban against the Western forces At that time the ISI stepped in and prevented this from happening Instead the Mumbai 2611 attack was staged so that it could divert the attention of the LashkareTaiba cadresOfficials say that this decision to send the LashkareTaiba terrorists to fight against the Taliban will backfire Many within the outfit will rebel against the leadership and this could lead to a massive split It would also hurt the recruitment process as many would be reluctant to fight against the Taliban whom they view as their brothers experts sayThe LashkareTaiba is already reeling under severe losses after many of its bases training facilities and cadres were hit during Operation Sindoor There have been attempts made by the cadres to quit the outfit since they felt let down by the Pakistani establishment and also their leadershipWhile terrorists are used during encounters Operation Sindoor took them down cheaply They were caught off guard and before they realised it a lot of infrastructure had already been taken down The cadres had even questioned the lack of Intelligence ahead of the operationAll these factors and the fact that their top leadership has remained silent had demoralised the cadres immensely At such a time the desperate decision by the Pakistan army to deploy the LashkareTaiba against the Taliban is only going to make matters worseIntelligence Bureau officials say that this shows how desperate the Pakistan army is Between the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed the latter is a much more powerful group This is because the group lays heavy emphasis on guerrilla warfare and fedayeen strikes The army had in fact wanted the JaisheMohammed to battle against the Taliban However Masood Azhar the chief of the outfit did not agree only because he did not want his men to battle against the TalibanThe army had no choice but to approach the LashkareTaiba and the top leadership readily agreed This outfit has never rebelled against the establishment and hence remains Pakistanâs most favourite proxy Ideally the army would not have wanted to be in a situation like this It is rapidly losing its soldiers to the BLA and TTPThe Afghan Taliban is not easy to battle and fighting on three fronts and that too against very strong opponents is not the Pakistan armyâs cup of tea Hence this desperate call had to be taken despite knowing that the plan could well backfire another official saidThe LashkareTaibaâs relations with the army can be seen in the statement made by the terror outfitâs commander Qari Yakoob Sheikh He praised Field Marshal Asim Munir after he was elevated as Pakistanâs first Chief of Defence Staff CDS He even remarked that his outfit is ready to fight alongside the Pakistan army if Kabul does not stop alleged antiIslamabad activities IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pak-armys-desperation-could-fracture-lashkar-e-taiba-as-it-is-pushed-to-fight-against-taliban-653262.html Sat, 13 Dec 2025 23:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jaish-e-mohammads-new-playbook-proxy-modules-emerge-as-isi-pushes-low-visibility-terror-in-india-653075.html New Delhi Dec 12 The probe into the Faridabad module and the subsequent Delhi Red Fort blasts has found that the JaisheMohammad was in the process of setting up proxy modules in India An Intelligence Bureau official said that a proxy module is one where the involvement of the terror groupâs command is limited and the members of the module would be doing most of the work with the terror group stepping in only at crunch moments such as providing expertise The involvement of the terror group would not be from start to end The manner in which the Faridabad module operated makes it clear that it worked largely on its own This included setting up the module radicalisation recruitment arranging for the ammunition and even the logistics The module at Faridabad could be termed as either JaisheMohammadinspired or linked said an official The Jaishâs role in the module was limited to setting up and functioning of the module The basic propaganda material was provided by the terror group Further there was limited interaction between the top command of the terror outfit and the members of the module The Jaish stepped in to provide a handler when it came to giving assistance about preparing the explosives another official said An Intelligence Bureau official said that the country would increasingly witness this trend in future Had this module not been busted the ISI would hoped that similar modules would come up in the rest of the country at a rapid pace For Pakistan such modules suit its narrative It does not have to provide funds as these selfinspired proxy modules would have arranged for the money Further it gives Pakistan the deniability factor while also ensuring that acts of terror continue unabated in India This also has to do with the fact that the Narendra Modi government changed its doctrine on terror In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack the Modi government changed its doctrine whereby it decided to consider an act of terror not as a crossborder strike but as an act of war With such modules mushrooming Pakistan can classify terror incidents as an internal incident Another official said that similar modules were to be replicated in Jammu and Kashmir as well The infiltrations have become hard and the ISI has failed to revive homegrown terror groups such as the Hizbul Mujahideen It had hoped that the likes of Mufti Irfan Ahmed would pick the youth and radicalise them following which they would be recruited into a fully homegrown module that has no direct association with terror groups such as the LashkareTaiba or the Jaish The security agencies have analysed and understood this risk They say that the problem mainly lies with the largescale propaganda that is on This is an issue that has been tackled on a war footing as this is the main reason why there are inspired and proxy modules that are coming up Officials say that this is more or less on the model that the Islamic State set up when it came to lone wolf terrorists It was only the propaganda that the Islamic State put out The rest of the work was all done by the lone wolf who was inspired by such propaganda The same is happening with modules such as the one that was busted in Faridabad Although this module was busted and major terror attacks were averted groups such as the Jaish would once again push their agenda in specific parts of the country so that more such selfinspired proxy modules come up Another issue that is associated with such modules it comprises whitecollared criminals These persons are educated intelligent capable of handling the dark web and have the resources to raise funds for terror attacks in addition to procuring the wherewithal for it IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jaish-e-mohammads-new-playbook-proxy-modules-emerge-as-isi-pushes-low-visibility-terror-in-india-653075.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isis-big-play-let-jem-send-explosive-experts-to-bangladesh-to-plot-major-strike-on-india-652843.html New Delhi Dec 11 Intelligence agencies have picked up information that a group of terrorists from Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK is set to infiltrate into Bangladesh following a directive by the top brass of the LashkareTaiba The team is an expert in explosives and is said to be reaching Bangladesh to train their counterparts an Intelligence Bureau official said This comes in the backdrop of the agencies picking up information about both the JaisheMohammed and LashkareTaiba attempting to reactivate their modules in West Bengal and the northeastern states An official said that the fact that these terror groups are sending in explosive experts to Bangladesh is a sign of something big to come A high alert has been declared in the border areas as there would be attempts to infiltrate into India and carry out bomb blasts another official saidIndian agencies have learnt that there is a lot of ISIbacked activity that is taking place in Bangladesh While West Bengal and the northeastern states have always been under threat by Bangladeshbased terror groups this time the scenario is different Pakistan which has the backing of a friendly regime in Bangladesh is planning something huge and the recent movement of terrorists coupled with the intercepts that are being picked up suggests that the ISI is planning a major operation in IndiaAccording to the information that the agencies have JaisheMohammed and LashkareTaiba would be acting together in this operation The decision to carry out joint operations in the future was taken following a directive by the ISI Following this the top brass of both terror groups met in Pakistan and discussed how they would go forward under one command structure It was decided to send in explosive experts to Bangladesh A ninemember team was assembled to train operatives in Bangladesh with the intention of carrying out serial blasts in IndiaSeveral teams of both the JaisheMohammed and LashkareTaiba have visited Bangladesh many times to interact with the local terror groups Recently a close aide of Hafiz Saeed was in Bangladesh to meet with the local terrorists and motivate them Intelligence agencies have also reported that sometime this month the chief of the LashkareTaiba Hafiz Saeed is slated to visit Dhaka and interact with both terrorists of his group as well as othersThe planning for the attack is in its final stages and these groups may try and execute it once Saeed is finished with his Dhaka visit officials sayThe very fact that the ISI has already begun covering its trail is an indication that an attempt to strike would be around the corner The activation of the sleeper networks in the northeastern states and West Bengal is a clear sign that a big strike is being planned Further many madrasas in Bangladesh have been temporarily shut down These madrasas were set up with the specific intention of indoctrination and radicalisationAll these are ISIrun madrasas where the preachers are from the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed Some of them had come up with a specific intention to carry out serial blasts in India Now that the planning is in the final stages these madrasas have been temporarily closedAn official explained that this is a textbook Pakistan operation If these madrasas remain open at a time when a big attack is being planned the trail would very easily lead up to the ISI The grilling of these madrasa members during an interrogation would reveal who was behind the radicalisation and indoctrination of the youth who ended up joining these terror groupsExperts say that this is a classic ISI operation This time it has found a scapegoat in Bangladesh Even if an attack is carried out the trail would lead to actors in Bangladesh This is a way of shifting the blame away from Pakistan as the trail would lead to Bangladesh This gives Pakistan the deniability factor while the world would blame Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isis-big-play-let-jem-send-explosive-experts-to-bangladesh-to-plot-major-strike-on-india-652843.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-arrests-5-accused-in-2019-ramalingam-murder-case-652911.html New Delhi Dec 11 In another breakthrough in the 2019 Ramalingam murder case the National Investigation Agency NIA has arrested two absconding proclaimed offenders and three more harbourers of the assailants involved in the brutal killing the agency said on Thursday   Ramalingam was hacked to death in Thanjavur Tamil Nadu on 5th February 2019 allegedly by members of the banned Popular Front of India PFINatives of Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu Mohamed Burhanudeen and Mohamed Nabil Hasan were POs on the run for the past nearly seven yearsâThey were caught from Pallikonda in Vellore district based on inputs received by NIA from sister agencies Members of PFI Thanjavur district the duo had conspired and coordinated with several others to murder Ramalingam by chopping his hands â the NIA said in its press noteFollowing their arrest NIA on Wednesday also arrested three more harbourers involved in the caseâHailing from Chennai district K Mohideen Mohamed Imran and Thameem Ansari were found to have facilitated the concealment and movement of the absconders after the murderâ the NIA saidNIA which took over the case from Thiruvidaimaruthur police on March 7 2019 charge sheeted in August 2019 Six of the accused were subsequently declared POs and a reward of Rs 5 lakh each was announced for their arrestAs of December 1 five of the POs have been arrested while one Mohammad Ali Jinnah continues to be at largeThe agency further said that the investigation in the case RC062019NIADLI is continuingEarlier in August the NIA searched nine locations in Tamil Nadu and arrested Imthathullah proprietor of Ambur Biryani Hotels in Kodaikanal from Dindigul districtDuring the searches NIA arrested Imthathullah for knowingly and voluntarily harbouring absconding POs in his hotel outlets from 2021 onwardsâIncriminating documents and digital devices etc were also seized during the searches conducted in Dindugal and Tenkasi districtsâ the agency had said back then IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-arrests-5-accused-in-2019-ramalingam-murder-case-652911.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-isi-using-bangladesh-as-hidden-launchpad-for-cross-border-terrorism-report-652969.html New Delhi Dec 11 Pakistanbacked terror outfits including LashkareTaiba LeT and JaisheMuhammad JeM are reactivating their networks inside Indias northeastern states and West Bengal relying heavily on safe transit routes and logistical hubs inside Bangladesh a report highlighted on Thursday âPakistanâs InterServices Intelligence ISI is once again playing with fire and dangerously close to Bangladeshâs borders A massive madrasa near Dhaka previously flagged by security agencies as a breeding ground for radicalisation has abruptly shut down its entire operations with senior members disappearing overnightâ Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury Editor of the Bangladeshi newspaper âBlitzâ wrote for Usanas Foundation thinktankâThis shock closure came immediately after the arrest of several medical practitioners from Faridabadbased Al Falah University as well as the detention of Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui the powerful chairman of the Al Falah group in connection with the recent Delhi blastâ Choudhury addedCiting law enforcement intelligence in Bangladesh the report noted that the madrasa in Dhaka had long maintained âcommunication channelsâ with several religious charities and private donors linked to the Gulf region and Pakistan but despite years of suspicion no conclusive probe was launchedâA madrasa does not vanish overnight unless someone is trying to erase the trail The timing of this shutdown coming immediately after the arrest of Al Falah Universitylinked individuals in India for the Delhi blast is too precise to be dismissed as a coincidence Someone tipped them off Someone warned them that investigators were getting too close That âsomeoneâ many counterterrorism experts believe is linked to the same ISIbacked ecosystem that has historically used Bangladesh as a playground for destabilisationâ it mentionedAccording to the report since last yearâs Jihadist Coup international media have largely underestimated the extent to which ISI along with its proxies including LashkareTaiba LeT and JaisheMohammad JeM are attempting to rebuild operational routes through Bangladesh These developments it said require a cleareyed and uncompromising assessment of the situationThe reports stressed that Bangladesh cannot permit the ISI to turn its territory into a covert launchpad for crossborder terrorismâIf it happens once it will happen again If one madrasa can be used more will follow If one militant team enters quietly others will arrive with greater sophistication and deeper alliances This is why the madrasa shutdown must be treated as a national security emergency not a minor curiosityâ it emphasisedBangladeshâs political establishment the report said must shed its tendency to downplay clear warning signsâISI thrives where governments hesitate It flourishes where bureaucracy fears confrontation And it embeds itself wherever it senses political distractionâ it noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-isi-using-bangladesh-as-hidden-launchpad-for-cross-border-terrorism-report-652969.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pm-modi-talks-with-netanyahu-reaffirms-zero-tolerance-on-terror-652697.html New Delhi Dec 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a telephone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in West Asia During the talks both leaders discussed ways to strengthen the IndiaIsrael Strategic Partnership and reiterated their zerotolerance approach towards terrorismAccording to a press note issued by the Prime Ministerâs office âPM Modi reaffirms Indiaâs support for efforts towards a just and durable peace in the regionâNotably both leaders expressed satisfaction at the continued momentum in IndiaIsrael Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening these ties for mutual benefitâThe two leaders strongly condemned terrorism and reiterated their zerotolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestationsâ the PMO saidâThey also exchanged views on the situation in West Asia PM Modi reaffirmed Indiaâs support for efforts towards a just and durable peace in the region including early implementation of the Gaza Peace Planâ it addedThe two leaders agreed to remain in touchPM Netanyahu last month once again postponed his visit to India scheduled for later this year to meet with PM Modi The trip was delayed over security concerns after the deadly terror attack in New Delhi on November 10It was earlier reported that Netanyahu was planning to visit India before the end of this yearThat was the third time this year that the Israeli leader has cancelled a planned visit to IndiaEarlier Netanyahu cancelled a daylong visit to India on September 9 citing scheduling issues due to unprecedented repeat polls in Israel on September 17 He did so earlier as well before the April electionsThe last time PM Netanyahu visited India was way back in January 2018 while PM Modi travelled to Tel Aviv in 2017 becoming the first Indian prime minister to tour the Jewish state IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pm-modi-talks-with-netanyahu-reaffirms-zero-tolerance-on-terror-652697.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terror-funding-case-sc-defers-kashmir-separatist-leader-shabir-shahs-bail-plea-to-jan-7-652799.html New Delhi Dec 11 The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned to January 7 the hearing on Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shahâs plea seeking bail in a terror funding case A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was dealing with Shahâs special leave petition SLP challenging the Delhi High Courtâs order refusing him bailShah arrested in June 2019 is alleged by the National Investigation Agency NIA to have played a central role in strengthening separatist networks in Jammu and Kashmir receiving funds through hawala channels and LoC Line of Control trade to aid subversive and militant activitiesHis name was included in the second supplementary charge sheet filed by the NIA on October 4 2019 When the matter was taken up counsel for the NIA sought that the proceedings be deferred to January informing the top court that Solicitor General SG Tushar Mehta was occupied in a partheard matter before another Bench and was therefore unavailableThe request for adjournment was opposed by senior advocate Colin Gonsalves appearing for Shah who urged the Justice Nathled Bench to list the matter for hearing next weekQuestioning the need for a monthlong adjournment the apex court asked âWhy January He is seeking bail How long has the matter been pendingâPosting Shahâs plea for a hearing on January 7 the Justice Nathled Bench cautioned that no further adjournment would be grantedEarlier in September the Supreme Court had declined to order Shahâs immediate release on medical grounds though it sought the NIAâs response on his bail pleaAt that time the Justice Nathled Bench had appeared unconvinced by Gonsalvesâs submission that Shahâs âvery sickâ condition warranted interim reliefPreviously the Delhi High Court had rejected Shahâs bail plea holding that the possibility could not be ruled out that as Chairman of an unlawful organisation he might engage in similar activities or attempt to tamper with evidence or influence witnesses yet to be examinedâAlthough the appellant Shah has been in custody for five years the charges have already been framed and the trial is underway There is no delay on the part of the prosecution for not examining its witnessesâ said a Bench of Justices Shalinder Kaur and Navin Chawla of the Delhi HC rejecting his plea for release on bail on the ground of delay in the trialFurther the Justice Kaurled Bench said there was no question of considering Shahâs alternative plea for house arrest given the serious allegations against him and the sensitivity and gravity of the issues involved IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terror-funding-case-sc-defers-kashmir-separatist-leader-shabir-shahs-bail-plea-to-jan-7-652799.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-welcomes-steps-taken-by-uk-govt-to-sanction-khalistani-terror-entities-652050.html New Delhi Dec 8 India on Monday welcomed the actions taken by the United Kingdom UK government against antiIndia Khalistani extremist elements hoping that both countries will continue to work closely in further strengthening the counterterrorism and security cooperation While addressing a regular media briefing on Monday the Ministry of External Affairs MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the steps taken by the UK government strengthen the global fight against terrorism and help to curb illicit financial flows and transnational crime networksWhen asked about UK governments action against Babbar Khalsas Gurpreet Singh Rehal and Babbar Akali Lehar group Jaiswal responded We welcome the steps that have been taken by the UK government to sanction antiIndia extremist entities which strengthen the global fight against terrorism and extremism and help to curb illicit financial flows and transnational crime networks Such individuals and entities pose a threat not just to India and the UK but to people across the world We look forward to continuing to work very closely with the UK side in further strengthening our counter terrorism and security cooperationOn December 4 the UK Treasury announced an asset freeze and Director disqualification against Gurpreet Singh Rehal Rehal who is suspected of belonging to organisations involved in terrorism in India It also announced an asset freeze against a group Babbar Akali Lehar for promoting and supporting the same terrorist groupHM Treasury assesses Rehal is involved in Babbar Khalsa and Babbar Akali Leharâs terrorist activities including promoting and encouraging carrying out recruitment activities for providing financial services to as well as supporting and assisting those organisations including through purchasing weapons and other military materiel HM Treasury also assesses that Babbar Akali Lehar is associated with and involved in Babbar Khalsaâs terrorist activities by promoting and encouraging and carrying out recruitment activities for the group and itself read a statement issued by the UK governmentAccording to the statement all funds owned held or controlled by Rehal or Babbar Akali Lehar in the UK are subject to an asset freeze These sanctions will stop UK individuals and entities from dealing with any funds or economic resources owned held or controlled by Rehal or Babbar Akali Lehar or making funds economic resources and financial services available to or for their benefitEarlier in October Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer discussed the Khalistani extremist issue during their discussions held in Mumbai during latters visit to IndiaWhile addressing a special media briefing on Starmers visit to India Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that PM Modi during the talks emphasised that radicalism and violent extremism had no space in democratic societies and the need to act against them in the legal frameworkWhen asked whether Khalistani extremist issue was raised during the talks between PM Modi and Starmer Misri responded Yes it is a subject that had come up in the discussions in July It was flagged again during the discussions held today and Prime Minister emphasised that radicalism and violent extremism had no space in democratic societies and in particular should not be allowed to use the freedoms or abuse the freedoms provided by democratic societies and there was need to move against them within the legal frameworks that are available to both sidesIndia has earlier too shared its concerns over the presence of Khalistani extremists in the UKDuring his visit to UK in July PM Modi said that forces with extremist ideology cannot be allowed to misuse democratic freedomWe thank Prime Minister Starmer and his Government for strongly condemning the Pahalgam terror attack We are united in the belief that there is no place for double standards in the fight against terrorism We also agree that the forces with extremist ideology cannot be allowed to misuse democratic freedom Those who misuse democratic freedoms to undermine democracy itself must be held to account said PM Modi while making a press statement alongside his UK counterpart StarmerPM Modis statement came amid growing concerns over the presence of Khalistani extremists in the United Kingdom who have in the past also created ruckus at the Indian High Commission in London IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-welcomes-steps-taken-by-uk-govt-to-sanction-khalistani-terror-entities-652050.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-arrests-eighth-accused-in-delhi-blast-case-652391.html New Delhi Dec 9 The National Investigation Agency NIA on Tuesday arrested another key accused in connection with last monthâs Delhi bomb blast case According to the NIA Dr Bilal Naseer Malla of Baramulla JampK is the eighth accused to be arrested in the case RC212025NIADLIHe was nabbed by an NIA team from DelhiâNIA found him involved in the conspiracy behind the terrorist attack that killed 11 persons and injured several others in the Red Fort areaâ the NIA said in a press noteAs per the agencyâs investigations Bilal had knowingly harboured the deceased accused Umar Un Nabi by providing him logistical supportHe is also accused of the destruction of evidence related to the terrorist attackThe agency further stressed that it is continuing with its investigation into the conspiracy behind the deadly terror actThe antiterror agency is working closely with various central and state agencies to unravel all the threads of the conspiracyNotably earlier in the day sleuths of NIA carried out searches in forests of JampKâs Anantnag district in connection with the Delhi terror blastOfficial sources said that the NIA team assisted by JampK Police started searches in the forest area of Anantnag district on Tuesday in connection with the November 10 terror blast near the Red Fort in which 11 civilians were killed and many others were injuredSources said the NIA team has brought along two accused namely Dr Adil Rather and Jasir Bilal Wani to pinpoint the exact spot for the ongoing searchA white collar terror module operated by local doctors was busted by JampK police and Haryana police in the Faridabad areaThis led to the arrest of two conspirators Dr Adil Rather and Dr Muzammil Ganai while the third conspirator Dr Umar Nabi evaded arrestDr Umar Nabi carried out the blast of his explosiveladen car near the Red Fort in which the bomber was killed while 11 innocent civilians also became victims of the explosion IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-arrests-eighth-accused-in-delhi-blast-case-652391.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-plots-multi-front-escalation-intel-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-pak-backed-terror-activity-652257.html New Delhi Dec 9 Indian Intelligence agencies warn that terrorrelated activities by Pakistan could witness an upward swing in the weeks to come There is not only one operation that the ISI is planning but several says an Intelligence Bureau official The idea is to keep the Indian agencies busy both on the ground as well on the digital space the official said while adding that the security mechanism must remain geared for a battle on multiple frontsThe ISI in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor has insisted that terror groups such as the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed fight as one unit While they would operate under their existing names the operations would be more or less the same Officials say that many attacks are being planned in a manner in which operatives of both terror groups would operate as one unit the official addedWhile the prime focus would remain Jammu and Kashmir the ISI has also instructed these terror groups to activate their modules across the country so that panIndia attacks too can take place In addition to this the ISI has also ramped up its units that were set up to carry out cyber attacks in India This means that the Indian agencies would have to deal with cases of honeytrap cyber fraud and massive online propagandaThe disinformation campaign too would be ramped up which is another major issue that security officials would have to deal with Officials say attempts are being made to activate the JaisheMohammed modules across the country They have been targeting particular states such as Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra where attempts are being made to activate the modulesThe agencies have flagged a potential JaisheMohammed operation in Nagpur and asked the police to remain on very high alert The agencies say that in both Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra the JaisheMohammed would look to target religious places This has led to a state of high alert being declared especially at religious places The intention is not just to create fear but also to ensure that communal violence breaks out and spreads across the countryAlthough Pakistan army chief Asim Munir may be issuing provocative statements he is aware that his country stands no chance when it comes to a war with the Indian armed forces However he continues to make such statements to keep the morale of his forces high While war is out of the question the army and ISI are engineering terror incidents to be carried out in IndiaThe main aim is to destabilise the country Communal violence is something that the ISI would want on a very large scale Not only does this destabilise the country but such incidents are also used as recruitment tools This has taken place several times in the past when recruiters have stepped into the picture following communal riotsRecently cadres and leaders of the JaisheMohammed and LashkareTaiba met at Bahawalpur to discuss their further strategy against India At the behest of the ISI it was decided that they would operate under one command and focus not only on Jammu and Kashmir but on the rest of India as wellThey decided that more such modules such as the one in Faridabad should be created so that panIndia strikes can be carried out In addition it was also decided to get the terror launch pads in Rawalot active so that infiltrations into Jammu and Kashmir could take place An officer said that the job of the security agencies is only set to get tougher and this is because Pakistan has become desperate IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-plots-multi-front-escalation-intel-warns-of-sharp-rise-in-pak-backed-terror-activity-652257.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/as-elections-near-killing-of-1971-liberation-war-veteran-highlights-systematic-targeting-of-bangladeshs-minorities-651992.html New Delhi Dec 8 The murder of a freedom fighter of the 1971 Liberation War and his wife in Bangladeshâs Rangpur proves once again that minorities are unsafe in the country On Sunday morning the bodies of 75yearold Jogesh Chandra Roy and his wife Suborna Roy were discovered by their neighbours after knocks on their door went unansweredUntil 2 pm on Sunday no case had been filed and this despite the coupleâs two sons serving with the Bangladesh policeTheir two sons Shoven Chandra Roy and Rajesh Khanna Chandra Roy serve with the Bangladesh police at Joypurhat and Dhaka respectively Following the incident police from the Taraganj Police Station including the OfficerinCharge OC visited the crime sceneA forensics team was deployed and an autopsy was ordered No motive was found as yet and the police have not found any prior disputes involving the familyIntelligence Bureau officials say that closer to the elections such incidents against the minority community are set to rise The radicalisation and complete Islamisation of Bangladesh has been on the agenda of the ISI backed JamaateIslami and hence officials fear that such incidents could go up closer to the electionsThe elderly couple was found dead with their throats slit and this has angered the local community who have been demanding arrests failing which they threatened to stage protestsSince the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 incidents of violence against the minority community have gone upThe caretaker of the interim government Muhammad Yunus has failed to act against such incidents He has instead called reports of violence against the minority community exaggeratedAnother official said that radical elements who have been set free despite being arrested on charges of murder and terror have been instructed to target the minority community There is a systematic plan in place and is being executed by these elementsThe ISI has directed these elements to wipe out everything relating to the minorities What is being followed in Bangladesh is text book copy of what one has been witnessing for long in PakistanIn December 2024 a mob had vandalised at least 20 homes and a temple after an alleged blasphemy post on the social media at Sunamganj district in MonglargaonData by the Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council suggests that 2000 incidents of communal violence against minorities had taken place from August 2 to 20 2024 This included the deaths of 9 Hindus and 69 attacks on places of worship and countless attacks on other minorities like Buddhists and ChristiansIn October Islamists took to the streets across the country demanding an immediate ban on ISKCON They have been labelling the organisation as extremistBangladesh watchers say that the murder of the couple is a clear sign that the minorities are unsafe in the country This has all the signs of a targeted murder and the fact that Jogesh Chandra Roy was a freedom fighter only makes matters murkier experts sayPakistan has been wanting to take Bangladesh back to the pre1971 era It wants the memories of the Liberation War wiped out and hence it has been instructing radicals to target the minority communityRadicals have been systematically erasing anything connected to the 1971 War and have even razed down memorials connected to it All those who fought against Pakistan during that war are on the target list of these radicals They and their families have been under the radar and they live in constant fear officials sayThis would be a major issue ahead of the elections and in a bid to impress a rabid group the minorities would be targeted increasingly Intelligence agencies say IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/as-elections-near-killing-of-1971-liberation-war-veteran-highlights-systematic-targeting-of-bangladeshs-minorities-651992.html Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/roads-schools-and-surrenders-how-development-is-dismantling-maoism-in-chhattisgarh-651704.html New Delhi Dec 5 For decades the red corridor of Chhattisgarh stretching through Bastar Sukma and Bijapur symbolised one of Indiaâs most seemingly intractable internal conflicts Maoist insurgents not only claimed lives but also systematically blocked development ensuring that some of Indiaâs poorest citizens remained trapped in isolationAccording to a report by India Narrative their strategy was deliberate infrastructure weakens insurgencyRoads expose hideouts phone towers enable governance and schools widen horizons so these became targets the report saidTowers were toppled bridges mined power lines blown up and schools flattened leaving tribal communities cut off from services essential to progressThe economic fallout was severeDespite Chhattisgarh contributing 17 per cent of Indiaâs mineral output in 202223 mining in Maoist strongholds remained paralysedForestproduce markets were disrupted agriculture suffered and basic movement of goods became hazardousEntire districts functioned below capacity for yearsAccording to the report the 2001 census showed literacy electricity access and road connectivity in conflicthit areas lagging far behind the state average Underdevelopment fed resentment resentment sustained insurgencyThe past decade however has brought a decisive changeUnder the National Action Plan since 2015 security operations have been coupled with intensive development pushes the report saidNationwide Maoistaffected districts have dropped from 126 in 2013 to just 11 in 2025 with only three in Chhattisgarh among the âmost affectedâViolent incidents have halved civilian and security personnel deaths have fallen sharplyThis reduction in violence has cleared the way for largescale connectivityNearly 15000 kilometres of roads have been built in LWE zones more than 8600 mobile towers now operate in areas where such infrastructure was once unthinkableBanking services have expanded with 283 new branches opening in Chhattisgarh aloneVillages like Chikapalli have received electricity for the first time in decades and schools in previously inaccessible Abujhmad have reopenedWelfare schemes housing projects skill centres and new tribal institutions have reached thousandsThe Niyad Nellanar rehabilitation drive has seen over 2200 Maoists surrender in two years many citing improved development rather than coercionAs mining revives and agriculture stabilises Chhattisgarhâs GSDP is projected to touch Rs 635 trillion in FY26 it highlightsThe shift is unmistakable where development strengthens its foothold insurgency loses ground The longshadowed districts of Bastar are finally stepping into a new era IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/roads-schools-and-surrenders-how-development-is-dismantling-maoism-in-chhattisgarh-651704.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gujarat-ats-busts-espionage-network-operated-by-pakistan-intelligence-agencies-651511.html Ahmedabad Dec 4 The Gujarat AntiTerrorism Squad ATS uncovered a Pakistanrun spy network exploiting social media messaging applications and fake online identities to extract sensitive information from Indian citizens including defence personnel The operation was led by Police Inspector K Vashindar under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Harsh Upadhyay Police Inspector V N Vaghela Police SubInspector ED Rathod and Police SubInspector HM VannamaThe team combined technical analysis human intelligence and financial intelligence to track suspicious digital activity linked to Pakistani handlersAccording to investigators Pakistans intelligence operatives lured Indian men and women particularly those connected to security forces by posing as Indian women with fake profiles under names like Ankita SharmaIn exchange for money and emotional manipulation these handlers solicited sensitive military information and even facilitated crossborder financial transactionsInvestigations revealed that Pakistani operatives contacted Goabased Ajaykumar Sarvensingh 47 during his 2022 posting in Dimapur by impersonating Ankita SharmaThe fake handler repeatedly sought details about Army units postings and troop movementsTo deepen the breach operatives sent Ajaykumar a Trojan malware file instructing him to save and install it on his phoneOnce active the malware allowed Pakistani handlers to directly access sensitive information without relying on WhatsApp messagesThe ATS probe later identified Rashmani Ravind Pal 35 of Daman as another crucial link in the espionage chainShe allegedly acted as a facilitator for Pakistani handlers Abdul Sattar and Khalid who promised her monetary benefits for gathering information from Indian Army personnelRashmani reportedly adopted a fake identity Priya Thakur and was supplied with phone numbers of soldiers to be targetedShe contacted them to extract confidential information and monitored troop movement and army unit activitiesShe was also in direct contact with Pakistani handler Abdul Sattar on a 92 number and she opened new bank accounts to route funds received through various financial channelsThe digital forensic trail uncovered during the investigation clearly points toward Pakistanbased operativesAnalysis of the seized mobile phones revealed WhatsApp calls made to international numbers beginning with 92 indicating direct communication with contacts across the borderInvestigators also found chat logs with suspected Pakistani handlers alongside financial transaction records that helped map the flow of money involved in the operationIn addition the devices contained malwarelinked files designed to provide remote access suggesting a high level of technical sophisticationSeveral IP addresses traced back to Multan Sargodha and Lahore as well as connections routed through Malaysian VPNs further reinforced the link to Pakistanbased networks directing the activitiesThe Gujarat ATS has registered an FIR under Sections 61 and 148 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS against the accused Ajaykumar Sarvensingh and Rashmani Ravind PalMultiple agencies Mehsana Special Operations Group SOG Surat SOG Dahod SOG Kheda SOG Uttar Pradesh Police Daman Crime Branch Goa Police and Central intelligence units are collaborating on the extended investigationThe ATS confirmed that additional individuals connected to the espionage network have been identified and further action is ongoingThe two individuals arrested in the case have been identified as Ajaykumar Sarvensingh Singh 47 and Rashmani Ravind Pal 35Ajaykumar is currently a resident of Madgaon in Goa though he originally hails from Baruna BankaPuru in Ara districtRashmani on the other hand resides in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and traces her native roots to Mithapur village in Uttar Pradeshs Jaunpur IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gujarat-ats-busts-espionage-network-operated-by-pakistan-intelligence-agencies-651511.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/majority-of-sikhs-in-canada-reject-khalistani-separatism-amid-growing-organised-crime-report-651398.html TorontoNew Delhi Dec 3 Canada right now stands at the crossroads it can continue treating Khalistani extremism and PunjabiCanadian gang violence as two different issues or it can trace the financial links and acknowledge that they are increasingly interconnected a report said on Wednesday It added that enhanced border security financial intelligence cooperation with trusted partners and a zerotolerance approach to laundering of drug money through political or charitable fronts would mark meaningful first stepsCanada is home to one of the worlds largest Sikh diasporas nearly eight lakh strong The overwhelming majority are lawabiding citizens who have enriched the country through trucking farming construction and small business Yet a small violent fringe within the PunjabiCanadian community has over the past two decades become deeply entangled with transnational organised crimeâ noted author cultural critic and filmmaker Vikram Zutshi wrote for NDTVâThe profits from cocaine methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking are not only buying guns and luxury cars mounting evidence suggests they are also bankrolling proKhalistan rallies referendums and legal defence funds for extremists This toxic nexus is no secret to Canadian police Since 2007 more than 200 gangrelated homicides in British Columbia alone have been linked to rival PunjabiCanadian gangs fighting for control of the lucrative crossborder drug tradeâ he addedCiting lawenforcement sources in both countries the NDTV report stated that a significant share of the cocaine and fentanyl entering Western Canada now moves through networks controlled by a subset of PunjabiCanadian organised crime groupsâThe more disturbing allegation raised by Indian diplomats and echoed in some Canadian police circles is that part of this criminal revenue is diverted to finance Khalistan separatist activities in the diasporaâ it highlightedThe report stated that the majority of Canadian Sikhs reject both violence and separatism with prominent community leaders such as former British Columbia premier Ujjal Dosanjh and the World Sikh Organisation of Canada consistently condemning the exploitation of gurdwaras for political extremism and demanding stronger action against gang recruitment of Sikh youthBut it said the problem endures partly due to the reluctance of the political parties in voterich ridings such as Brampton and Surrey to confront it headonâFor the vast majority of Canadian Sikhs who simply want to work raise their families and pray in peace dismantling this criminalextremist nexus is not just a lawenforcement priority it is the only way to remove the stain that a tiny minority has placed on an entire communityâ the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/majority-of-sikhs-in-canada-reject-khalistani-separatism-amid-growing-organised-crime-report-651398.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/aggressive-posturing-during-op-sindoor-kept-pak-navy-locked-in-ports-says-indian-naval-chief-651088.html New Delhi Dec 2 Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Tuesday said the Indian Navys assertive stance during Operation Sindoor in May compelled the Pakistan Navy to stay confined to their ports and the Makran coast preventing them from venturing into the open seas Addressing his annual press conference two days before Navy Day celebrations Admiral Tripathi said the Navy has maintained a heightened level of operational preparedness over the last seven to eight months particularly in the Western Arabian Sea following escalated tensions with PakistanWithout going into specifics he said Operation Sindoor is still underway Starting with Operation Sindoor it is an operation that remains in progress and therefore many of its details cannot be put out in the open domain for obvious reasons he statedThe Navy chief said the swift deployment of the naval force played a crucial role in shaping the situationBut as you would have noticed we reaffirmed our commitment readiness capability and deterrence potential Suffice to say that the aggressive posturing and immediate action during Operation Sindoor including deployment of the carrier battle group in the northern Arabian Sea forced the Pakistan Navy to remain either in their ports or airports or close the Makran coast and they never ventured out he saidAdmiral Tripathi added that the operation has placed considerable financial pressure on Pakistan as a large number of merchant vessels refrained from travelling to its ports following the hostilitiesThe Navy chief said insurance premiums for ships heading to Pakistan had increased significantlyHe also underscored the Indian Navys active response to evolving maritime challenges including threats posed by nonstate actors such as the Houthis in the Red SeaAccording to Admiral Tripathi the Navy has deployed 40 capital ships to protect critical sea routes and ensure the uninterrupted movement of cargo worth nearly 56 billionHe said Indian warships have apprehended 52 pirates in recent missions and noted that the Navy has maintained an unbroken presence in the Gulf of Aden since 2008 deploying 138 warships and ensuring the safe escort of nearly 7800 merchant vesselsAt present 40 ships are engaged in antipiracy duties and over the past year the Navy has rescued 520 people at sea he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/aggressive-posturing-during-op-sindoor-kept-pak-navy-locked-in-ports-says-indian-naval-chief-651088.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-custody-of-delhi-blast-accused-jasir-bilal-wani-extended-by-7-days-651241.html New Delhi Dec 3 IANS A Delhi court on Wednesday extended the NIA custody of Jasir Bilal Wani an accused in the Delhi terror blast case by seven daysnbspnbspWani was produced in a Special NIA court in Patiala House Court after his previous sevenday custody ended on WednesdaynbspThe NIA has described Wani as an active coconspirator of terrorist Dr Umar Muhammad who drove the car that exploded near Delhis Red Fort on November 10 killing 13 people Wani was arrested on November 17 in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar for allegedly providing technical assistance for carrying out the terror attacksHe was reportedly involved in modifying drones and attempting to develop rockets ahead of the deadly car bomb blastnbspThe accused a resident of Qazigund in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir was said to be an active coconspirator in the Delhi attack He had worked closely with the terrorist Dr Umar Muhammad Nabi to plan and execute the act of terrornbspEarlier on Tuesday a Special Court extended the NIA custody of another Delhi blast accused Amir Rashid Ali for seven daysAmir Rashid Ali was presented in court for an incamera hearing on the expiry of his sevenday NIA custody granted on November 26nbspAccording to the NIA Amir Rashid Ali is the registered owner of the white hatchback Hyundai i20 car used in the blast on November 10 near the Red FortnbspThe probe agency alleged that Amir Rashid Ali personally came to Delhi earlier to purchase the car that was used in the terror strikeOn November 10 a car explosion near Delhis Red Fort killed 13 people and injured dozens of others triggering a highlevel investigation that revealed the existence of a sophisticated whitecollar terror network with ties to JaisheMohammednbspEven before the blast several arrests had been made across multiple states and investigators had begun to piece together evidence of an interstate terror modulenbspFollowing the explosion the NIA found that the incident was connected to earlier arrests leading to a series of new revelations as the probe deepened https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-custody-of-delhi-blast-accused-jasir-bilal-wani-extended-by-7-days-651241.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fairpoint-pakistan-a-neighbour-in-permanent-freefall-650957.html New Delhi Nov 30 Every time we think Pakistan has hit rock bottom events unfold that prove there is no such thing as the lowest point for a nation that keeps discovering new depths The world has long recognised that genuine democracy has never found a stable home in a country carved out on the basis of religious identity Its problems run as deep as the contradictions of its own founding Deceit duplicity and an astonishing lack of diplomatic civility have become inseparable from Pakistans state behaviour These patterns are not matters of opinion they are recurring facts reinforced by the actions of its military establishment its political elite and increasingly even its citizensEqually troubling however is the persistent section within India that continues to advocate friendship with a neighbour that has repeatedly demonstrated volatility and hostilityVoices like Mani Shankar Aiyar Farooq Abdullah and others seem permanently committed to romanticising a relationship that has for decades delivered India nothing but treachery and violence Their vision of brotherhood remains intact even after Pakistanbacked terror routinely strikes Indian soilIf these selfstyled advocates of peace were truly interested in reality they would pay attention to how the very Muslim nations treat Pakistan which it often cites as its natural alliesThe United Arab Emirates UAE has effectively imposed a freeze on regular visa issuance for Pakistani nationals including tourist visit and many categories of work visasThe reason is simple rising cases of visa misuse overstays organised begging and criminal activities Saudi Arabia too has been treading a cautious path sending back Pakistanis caught begging These are not decisions driven by ideology They are responses to repeated patterns of misconduct These countries despite being Muslim prioritise their national security and refuse to compromise with behaviour that undermines their domestic orderEven in the digital sphere Pakistans appetite for subversion seems endless The recent update by social media platform X which displays country labels based on device location and appstore settings inadvertently exposed a massive network of Pakistani accounts impersonating Indian users These accounts used Hindu names wrote in Hindi and immersed themselves in Indian political and religious debates all while operating from Pakistan or West AsiaThe update confirmed what India has long known a coordinated strategy to distort public discourse plant false narratives and inflame divisions within Indian society by masking the true origin of propagandaThis is not new behaviour it fits a long and troubling pattern This is the same duplicity that marked some of the gravest betrayals in the subcontinents diplomatic history Late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee who displayed unparalleled courage in his pursuit of peace with Pakistan experienced this betrayal firsthand Even as he extended a hand of reconciliation through the Lahore process in February 1999 the Pakistani establishment orchestrated the Kargil intrusion in May 1999Vajpayee remarked in the Lok Sabha on May 9 2003 You can change your friends but not your neighbours The statement captures a painful truth India is stuck with Pakistan because of geography not preference But geography does not compel India to tolerate perfidy If neighbours cannot be chosen they can certainly be restrainedThis is precisely what the current Indian government has sought to do establish deterrence break the cycle of indulgence and impose consequences for Islamabads actionsThe list of Pakistanlinked terror attacks is long and bloody And after 2014 it has been Pathankot 2016 Uri 2016 the Amarnath Yatra attack 2017 the Pulwama suicide bombing 2019 the Reasi bus attack 2024 Pahalgam April 22 2025 and the Delhi car blast November 11 2025 all bear the fingerprints of groups nurtured sponsored and shielded by Pakistans security establishment These come in addition to countless smaller attacks encounters and infiltration attempts in Jammu amp Kashmir that continue without pauseIndias response over the past decade has shifted from one of restraint to calculated and firm measures including surgical strikes Operation Sindoor diplomatic isolation suspension of trade and invoking provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty New Delhis message is clear Blood and water cannot flow together The statement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicates that India will no longer tolerate terrorism emanating from PakistanYet Pakistan appears determined to demonstrate that it has no interest in reforming its behaviour Embarrassments continue across sectors from diplomacy to sports The recent episode involving the Asia Cup trophy where a Pakistani minister carried it home and has yet to return it to the rightful champions the Indian cricket team is a microcosm of Pakistans institutional dysfunction It is a nation unable to uphold even basic norms of sportsmanship let alone international responsibilityThe tragedy is not merely Pakistans conduct it is the predictability of its conduct The country oscillates between economic collapse political chaos and military interference yet its establishment clings to the delusion of parity with IndiaWhile India advances geopolitically and economically Pakistan remains trapped in a loop of denial conspiracy and hostility It started with Jinnah then Ayub Khan Yahya Khan Zulfikar Bhutto ZiaulHaq Parvez Musharraf and now the latest is Lieutenant General Asim Munir who seems to be aiming for the ultimate leadership of his country His intentions were very much revealed in the April 22 Pahalgam attack and his conduct afterwardsIndia cannot fix Pakistan That responsibility lies solely with Pakistans leadership and its people For now the most prudent approach is only one of vigilance and deterrenceDeepika Bhan can be contacted at deepikabiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fairpoint-pakistan-a-neighbour-in-permanent-freefall-650957.html Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/37-maoists-including-12-women-surrender-in-chhattisgarhs-dantewada-650862.html Dantewada Nov 30 IANS In one of the largest Maoist surrenders in Chhattisgarhs Dantewada under the Lon Varratu and Poona Margem Revival through Rehabilitation programme 37 Maoists including 27 with a reward totalling Rs 65 lakh have decided to renounce violence and return to the social mainstream officials said on SundaynbspnbspAll 37 cadres cited complete faith in the Chhattisgarh Governments Poona Margem Revival through Rehabilitation policy as the reason for abandoning the path of violence and choosing to join the mainstreamnbspThe initiative running under the direct guidance of senior officers of Chhattisgarh Police and CRPF has gained widespread acceptance among cadres tired of life in the junglesAuthorities said the Centre and the state government including the Dantewada Police local administration and the Central Reserve Police Force remain fully committed to establishing peace ensuring rehabilitation and advancing inclusive development in the regionnbspInspector General of Police Bastar Range Sundarraj Pattilingam said the Poona Margem and Lon Varratu initiatives are emerging as a transformative initiative towards lasting peace dignity and overall progress in BastarnbspThe 37 Maoists including those with bounties expressed their intention to join the mainstream and surrendered in the presence of Deputy Inspector General Dantewada Range Kamalochan Kashyap Deputy Inspector General of Police Territory CRPF Dantewada Range Rakesh Chaudhary Superintendent of Police Dantewada Gaurav Rai Commandant 111th Battalion CRPF Gopal Yadav Commandant 230th Battalion CRPF Anil Kumar Prasad Commandant 80th Battalion CRPF Jitendra Kumar Additional Superintendent of Police Dantewada Ramkumar Barman and Deputy Commandant Vimal Intelligence Branch at the DRG office in DantewadaOfficials said the surrendered Maoists will receive an assistance amount of Rs 50000 under the rehabilitation policy along with additional support from the Chhattisgarh government including skill development training and agricultural landnbspTwelve female Maoists were among those who surrendered and a significant cache of weapons ammunition and explosives was recovered from them marking one of the biggest setbacks to the Maoist organisation in the Bastar regionPolice said many of the surrendered individuals had been hiding in the forests for several years with bounties of up to Rs 5 lakh announced on several of them Some had served as bodyguards and squad members of senior Maoist commandersnbspSpeaking to reporters Dantewada Superintendent of Police Gaurav Rai said Our persistent efforts and the support of the local people have paid off The Maoists who are surrendering are saying that it has become difficult for them to live in the forests The police are reaching out everywhere and even the villagers are no longer supporting themOfficials noted that inspired by the surrender and rehabilitation policy of the government more than 508 Maoists including 165 with bounties have surrendered and joined the mainstream in Dantewada district over the last 20 months A large number of Maoists from senior leaders to active cadres in core areas have left the organisationnbspAuthorities described Sundays development as another decisive step toward a violencefree Bastar https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/37-maoists-including-12-women-surrender-in-chhattisgarhs-dantewada-650862.html Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/im-revival-in-works-isi-taps-bhatkal-brothers-seeks-pfi-link-up-for-nationwide-network-650795.html New Delhi Nov 29 There has been a complete shift in terror related activities in India and the Delhi Red Fort blast is proof of that Intelligence Bureau officials say that there has been a sustained push to set up as many homegrown terror modules as possible These changes in tactics have once again put the spotlight on Riyaz Bhatkal and his brother Iqbal Bhatkal two cofounders of the Indian MujahideenAfter setting up the Indian Mujahideen following the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India SIMI both brothers fled to Pakistan They continue to live there under the patronage of the ISIThe Intelligence agencies have information that the Bhatkal brothers would be reactivated and directed to reintroduce the Indian Mujahideen in India However this group would be reactivated with another name and its nature would be completely homegrownAn official said that the Indian Mujahideen still has plenty of operatives who remain underground The group still enjoys quite a bit of traction in many parts of the country and hence reactivating it would not be a difficult taskFollowing the fall of the Indian Mujahideen post the Yasin Bhatkal arrest the ISI had completely shifted its focus towards Jammu and Kashmir Officials say that the focus has now shifted post Operation Sindoor and the ISI intends to focus on the rest of IndiaAn Intelligence Bureau official says that there are clear indications that the ISI wants the Indian Mujahideen revived but with a new name The ISI also intends roping in the banned Popular Front of India PFI as part of this revival planWhile the focus of the Indian Mujahideen cadres would be in the northern part of the country the PFI would focus more on South since it has a better reach thereGetting these outfits together would not be a tough task for the ISI The PFI during its helm has used the network of the Indian Mujahideen especially in the northern parts of the country The two groups also go back in time and had worked together in the aftermath of the SIMI ban an official addedFollowing the ban on SIMI its former members had met with cadres of the PFI in Kerala It was post these meetings that the Indian Mujahideen was formed The PFI was also instrumental in shielding the terrorists of the Indian Mujahideen after a major blastThe IM even had carried out blasts in South India with the help of the PFIâs network These events make it clear that both groups shared a comfortable rapport and hence bringing them back together and forming a strong homegrown outfit would not be difficult for the ISIAnother official said that this entire operation would be overseen by the Bhatkal brothers They are being tasked to run this homegrown outfit from Pakistan itself The ISI would have hoped that the Faridabad module could get the job doneThis module was formed initially without any help from the ISI It was a true homegrown module that was formed by highly selfradicalised peopleThe ISI pitched in later on after it realised that this module was formed on the ideology of the JaisheMohammad However with this module being busted the ISI is desperate to create another module which would have only Indian operatives in itThe Bhatkal brothers are wellversed with the India operations and hence have been chosen to create a new terror group which would operate across the length and breath of the countryExperts say that Pakistanâs ploy is to create a strong India based outfit The task of this terror group would be execute blasts across the country The idea is to shift the focus of the security agencies away from Jammu and KashmirOnce the attention shifts then the ISI can shift its focus back to JampK another official addedSecurity officials say that the situation is a challenging one The ISI would use every trick up its sleeve to ensure that India remains on the edge Its larger goal is to divert the attention away from JampK so that groups such as the LashkareTayiba and JaisheMohammad can regroup and begin large scale operations in the ValleyIt would suit Pakistan if the Valley bleeds Pakistan is known to use the JampK issue to divert the attention of its people from the already existing problems that the country is facing IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/im-revival-in-works-isi-taps-bhatkal-brothers-seeks-pfi-link-up-for-nationwide-network-650795.html Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-police-arrest-teenager-suspected-of-links-with-online-radicalisation-650571.html Jammu Nov 27 Police in JampKâs Jammu district said on Thursday that they have arrested a teenager suspected of links with online radicalisation Officials said that Jammu police have detained a 19yearold teenager believed to be a key suspect in an ongoing investigation connected to online radicalizationâJammu Police has arrested a 19yearold teen originally a resident of Reasi district and presently residing in the Bathindi area of Jammu who is emerging as a key suspect in FIR No 3312025 us 1133 BNS registered at Police Station Bahu Fort officials saidâPreliminary investigation reveals that the accused was being radicalised online and was allegedly planning to carry out a terror act It has also surfaced that he was in touch over mobile phone with certain numbers based in Pakistan and other foreign countries The suspectâs digital devices have been seized and are being examined and analysed The detailed questioning of the accused and a thorough investigation are going onâ officials addedThe radicalisation of educated otherwise welloff youth has emerged as a threat to the peace and tranquility in JampK that has ramifications all over the countryThe busting of the Faridabad white collar terror module involving doctors belonging to the Valley and outside has come as a surprise even to the families of the involved professionalsIt is not only the misinterpretation of religion that lures youth to terrorism but also irresponsible statements by political leaders who try to exploit religion for political causesHandlers of terrorism always try to influence and motivate young and impressionable minds through the misinterpretation of religion These handlers of terrorism project every other religion and belief as inimical to the faith of the youth who fall into their trapIt is youth with such a mindset who become cannon fodder for the handlers of terrorism Interestingly no handler of terrorism operating either from across the border or sitting inside JampK has ever allowed his own children to become suicidal bombers or gunwielding terrorists IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-police-arrest-teenager-suspected-of-links-with-online-radicalisation-650571.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-plans-fresh-india-focused-network-local-cells-in-jampk-support-from-bangladesh-650606.html New Delhi Nov 27 Post Operation Sindoor terror groups in Pakistan especially the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTaiba took a massive hit Their operations in India post the operation has almost come to a standstill in Jammu and Kashmir Officials say that it would take very long for these groups to recoup before they try and begin operations in Jammu and Kashmir Currently the ISI has a different strategy in mind It is in the process of trying to build a massive network of over ground workers OGW in Jammu and KashmirThe ISI wants to limit the number of Pakistani terrorists in India and focus more on the locals While the idea is to make terror in Jammu and Kashmir look like an internal issue this change in strategy also reduces the risks that infiltrations posePost Operation Sindoor almost every attempt at infiltration has been foiled by the Indian armed forces Those waiting at the launchpads have also stopped making attempts at least for now says another officialThe chatter picked by the Intelligence agencies clearly point towards the activation of locals modules in Jammu and KashmirDuring the conversations locals who are on the pay rolls of the ISI are told constantly to find more youth and build a massive network of OGWs in Jammu and KashmirFurther the ISI wants more modules on the lines of the one that was busted in Hyderabad An Intelligence Bureau official says that according to their analysis the ISI is working towards making terror a completely a localised issue in India It would look to carry out more and more attacks using only Indians so that the trail does not lead back to IslamabadOfficials say that the ISI basically wants India to witness what it did during the period when the Indian Mujahideen was active These inputs that have been picked up the agencies has put the security mechanism on very high alert The police across the country have been advised to keep a close watch on suspicious activitiesFurther former members of groups such as the Popular Front of India PFI are under the scanner as there is information that revival attempts of the banned outfit are being madeSecurity officials say that the ISI is reducing activities along the borders with both Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir for now Pakistan is largely focused on creating massive OGW network it is also trying to set up scores of modules across the countryIntelligence agencies say that this is however not the only problem ISI related activity in Bangladesh has increased multifold since Muhammad Yunus took charge The ISI has instructed LashkareTaiba chief Hafiz Saeed and JaisheMohammad boss Masood Azhar to ramp up activity in Bangladesh in a big wayThe ISI has been bringing the terror groups in Bangladesh and Pakistan together The agency wants these groups to work together and carry out strikes in India with a particular focus on the northeastern states and West BengalThe ISI wants both Azhar and Saeed to be more involved in the Bangladesh operations While Saeed has already started work on this Azhar is yet to do so The ISI also is planning on sending both these terrorists to Bangladesh in the near future to interact with the cadres and boost their morale The LashkareTayiba in fact in a build up to the visit by Saeed recently sent a close aide of his to BangladeshThe ISI feels that if the LashkareTaiba or the JaisheMohammad is able to attack India from Bangladesh then it would also act as a morale booster for the cadres of these two terror groups based in Pakistan Following Operation Sindoor the morale of these cadres has been down and their chiefs are finding it very hard to turn that aroundThe Indian agencies have their task cut out with Pakistan getting desperate in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor Officials are keeping a close watch on activities of the ISI not just within the country but on the border with Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-plans-fresh-india-focused-network-local-cells-in-jampk-support-from-bangladesh-650606.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/no-one-can-forget-2611-even-after-so-many-years-leaders-pay-tribute-on-anniversary-of-2008-mumbai-terror-attacks-650370.html New Delhi Nov 26 IANS As the country marks the anniversary of the 2611 Mumbai terror attack leaders officials and survivors remembered the victims of one of Indias worst terror strikes Recalling the horror of the 2008 attacks senior BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said the incident remains impossible to forget even after nearly two decadesnbspNo one can forget 2611 even after seventeen years The manner in which the attack was carried out and the way Pakistan spread terrorism was severe and horrifying Javadekar said adding that the assault was among the most ruthless terror operations India had witnessedHe noted that hundreds of people were killed and several police officers were martyred as the attackers targeted multiple locations in the city The Mumbai terror attack was ruthless Hundreds of people were killed several police officers lost their lives and the attack took place at multiple locations making it very different and deeply tragic he saidMarking the anniversary noted prosecutor and Rajya Sabha MP Ujjwal Nikam who had led the case against Ajmal Kasab also paid tributesI can never forget this day in my life This is the day when terrorists killed many innocent citizens of our country and several brave police officers Why were they killed There was only one reason terrorism born out of hatred Nikam saidHe added that the attackers aimed to destabilise India economically by creating fear in Mumbai the countrys financial capital The objective was that if people in Mumbai were frightened and foreign investors fled India would be pushed into economic distress But that did not happen he saidOn the occasion Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis DGP Rashmi Shukla and Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti are scheduled to pay homage to the martyrs at the Mumbai Police Commissioners officeThe 2611 attacks carried out between November 26 and 29 2008 involved 12 coordinated strikes launched by 10 operatives of LashkareTaiba a Pakistanbased terrorist organisationThe assault left 175 people dead including 26 foreign nationals 20 security personnel and nine of the ten attackers The sole surviving gunman Ajmal Kasab was captured alive convicted and later executedIANSrsrad https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/no-one-can-forget-2611-even-after-so-many-years-leaders-pay-tribute-on-anniversary-of-2008-mumbai-terror-attacks-650370.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-l-g-sinha-directs-security-forces-to-have-360-degree-approach-to-counter-terrorism-650033.html Jammu Nov 23 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor LG Manoj Sinha on Sunday directed the security forces to have a 360degree approach to counter terrorism with massive crackdowns of terror financing narcoterror links overground workers OGWs and sympathisers to dismantle the entire support system of terrorists The LG on Saturday chaired a high meeting to review the security situation in Jammu divisionThe meeting was attended by Atal Dulloo Chief Secretary Nalin Prabhat Director General of Polce SJM Gillani Special Director General Coordination Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters Chandraker Bharti Principal Secretary Home Nitish Kumar CID Additional Director General of Police Mandeep K Bhandari Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor Bhim Sen Tuti Jammu Inspector General of Police IGP Ramesh Kumar Jammu Divisional Commissioner M Suleman Choudhary Traffic IGP Depputy Inspector Generals of Police Deputy Commissioners and Seniopr Superintendents of Police of Jammu divisionLG Sinha congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir Police for its meticulous investigation and quick response in dismantling the panIndia terror networkOur 360degree approach to counterterrorism with massive crackdowns on terror financing narcoterror links over ground Workers OGWs and sympathisers is focused on dismantling the entire support structure to terrorists the LG saidOur coordinated efforts will ensure that the remnants of terror ecosystem are completely wiped out from Jammu and Kashmir LG Sinha addedHe directed the officials to remain vigilant and watchful of emerging security challengesHe emphasised on zero tolerance policy against terrorism and asked the officials to take strongest possible action against terror sympathisers OGWs and terror elements who are trying to radicalise youthHe directed the officials to intensify intelligenceled operations against terrorists and concerted efforts to monitor digital platforms being used by terror outfits for radicalisation and fundingThe security review meeting on Sunday was held in the aftermath of November 10 blast near the Red Fort in Delhi in which a terrorist detonated his explosive laden car killing 15 civilians and injuring 10 othersThe Red Fort blast followed the busting of the white collar terror module in Faridabad by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in coordination with the Haryana Police IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-l-g-sinha-directs-security-forces-to-have-360-degree-approach-to-counter-terrorism-650033.html Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-steps-up-effort-to-build-white-collared-modules-by-targeting-indian-students-abroad-649855.html New Delhi Nov 22 Intelligence agencies have warned that attempts are being made to ramp up radicalisation drives across the country While fostering extremism has been an ongoing affair in India the agencies warn that attempts are being made to radicalise a large number of people and set up white collared modules on the lines of the one that was busted in Faridabad The Intelligence agencies are concerned that it is not just the radicalisation of professionals in India that the country must be concerned with Indian students abroad have also now become the targetThe ISIâs agents are targeting Indian students studying abroad with the aim of radicalising them Most of these students would eventually come back to India after they complete their education and those who have been radicalised pose a big threat to the system an official saidAn Intelligence Bureau official said that they are not only looking for cases within India but those taking place abroad as wellThe ISI is particularly targeting students who are studying medicine or engineering This has become the new norm where Pakistan based operatives are picking students from medical and engineering colleges White collared terrorists are more lethal and their profession gives them a cover as a result of which they very often go undetectedFurther they are more adept in handling the web and this helps them communicate and plan discreetlyInputs that the agencies have received suggests that the ISI has set up a team to identify Indian students who have taken up admissions for either engineering or medicine in the US UK Germany and AustraliaFurther officials are also checking the antecedents of nearly 12000 students who were studying medicine in Bangladesh at the time of the 2024 protests that led to the ouster of Sheikh HasinaFollowing Hasinaâs ouster the JamaateIslamiâs student wing Islamic Chatra Shibir ICS had undertaken a major drive to identify radicalise and recruit Indian students studying medicine an official saidThe ISI has also got in touch with several hardline clerics in various countries to target Indian students and indoctrinate them The ISIâs intention is to keep them ready to strike the moment they return to IndiaThe ISI is trying to create modules similar to the one at Faridabad The Indian agencies fear that similar modules are in the making but with students from India who are studying abroad While the Faridabad module was busted it still managed to operate discreetly since 2001 The communication never went out and the planning was done in the most discreet mannerThe members of the Faridabad module only conversed through encrypted chat applications or at the hospital They even discussed their plans while at the university and also at their hostels These are usually considered to be lowrisk zones by the Intelligence agenciesThe members of these modules would have late night discussions about their plans However they never came under the radar as they would term these as academic circles intended for group study It was during these discussions they spoke about logistics and reconnaissanceWith the Faridabad module being busted the ISI realises that the scanner on such activities would be high To avoid such scrutiny and to avoid getting busted the ISI now is targeting Indian students studying abroad It wants these students to form similar modules once they return to their country an official saidAnother official said that among all the countries the maximum scrutiny is on Bangladesh This is because there is an entire ecosystem that the ISI has created with the Jamaat to radicalise Indian students especially at the medical colleges IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-steps-up-effort-to-build-white-collared-modules-by-targeting-indian-students-abroad-649855.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-linked-arms-smuggling-racket-busted-in-delhi-four-arrested-with-foreign-weapons-649871.html New Delhi Nov 22 The Delhi Crime Branch has uncovered a major international arms smuggling network linked to Pakistans ISI and arrested four key members of the gang officials said on Saturday According to investigators the group was responsible for supplying highend pistols manufactured in Turkey and China which were brought into India through PakistanThe weapons were reportedly dropped in Punjab via drones before being circulated further officials said in a statementThe police officials said the arrested accused include two individuals from Punjab A total of 10 expensive foreign pistols and 92 live cartridges have been recoveredThese weapons were being supplied to criminals and gangsters operating in Delhi and neighbouring states they addedCrime Branch officials said the network was functioning under the direction of individuals connected to the Pakistani ISI with weapons first routed to Pakistan and then smuggled into IndiaInvestigators are now working to determine the number of weapons the gang supplied and the identities of the buyersAgencies are examining mobile phones bank transactions and social media records to trace additional members of the network and identify any wider linksThe breakthrough comes amid intensified investigations into the Delhi blast attack and the Faridabad terror module which was being run by individuals linked to JaisheMuhammad JeM The police have learnt that it was a JeM operative who had instructed the accused persons on how to make the bombsAnother major revelation that has come to light is that the accused were in the process of preparing 200 bombs which were meant to go off simultaneously in Delhi and other parts of North India The plan was to carry out bomb blasts across North Indian states and for this the ISI had handpicked a JeM operative to train the accused who were part of the Faridabad moduleSecurity agencies heightened search operations after the November 10 car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station which killed at least 13 people and injured several othersSeveral suspects associated with the Faridabad terror module have also been arrested in recent daysPolice said that the investigations are underwayFurther details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-linked-arms-smuggling-racket-busted-in-delhi-four-arrested-with-foreign-weapons-649871.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/indias-zero-tolerance-approach-now-targets-acts-of-terrorism-networks-that-enable-it-report-649927.html Washington Nov 22 India for nearly a decade had been gradually shedding the rhetoric of strategic restraint with its cycle of responses to major Pakistanbased terrorist attacks including Uri in 2016 Balakot in 2019 and Pahalgam in 2025 revealing an unavoidable reality renowned international analysts reckoned on Saturday John Spencer the Executive Director at the USbased Urban Warfare Institute and Lauren Dagan Amoss an international academic expert on Indiaâs foreign and security policy argued that limited and predictable retaliation against crossborder terrorism has not deterred attacks rather it has enabled themAccording to the experts restraint once assumed to be stabilising had become strategically risky its predictability enabled militant groups to plan the next attack while shattering the belief that terrorism could be contained below the threshold of interstate conflictâAfter observing the planning execution and aftermath of Operation Sindoor the conclusion is clear India has crossed a doctrinal threshold It is no longer a state that responds to terrorism with calibrated warnings or waits for international partners to validate its choices It is building a new operating logic rooted in coercive clarity and a willingness to act first when its citizens are threatened Operation Sindoor did not create this shift It revealed itâ Spencer and Amoss wrote in an article titled The End of Old Assumptions What Indiaâs New Security Paradigm Actually Looks Like which Spencer shared on XâStrategic restraint was designed to prevent escalation with Pakistan In practice it did the opposite Terror groups backed by Pakistanâs security agencies exploited the firebreak between terrorism and state aggression assuming India would avoid decisive retaliation or crossborder action Limited responses produced predictable patterns Predictability invited more violenceâ the article addedAccording to the experts Indiaâs counterterrorism doctrine has evolved treating proxy groups as instruments of state policy They noted that Indiaâs zerotolerance policy now targets not only acts of terrorism but also the networks that enable it with the wider ecosystem surrounding terrorist groups considered as a legitimate set of targetsâA final dimension is often overlooked China is the silent second audience for Indiaâs choices Signals meant for Pakistan carry an implied message for Beijing Indiaâs interception of Chineseorigin PL15 airtoair missiles and its successful defeat of Pakistanâs Chinesesupplied air defence systems during Operation Sindoor provided valuable intelligence on Chinese weapons design and vulnerabilities Indiaâs new deterrence logic is built for a twofront environment in which actions in one direction have consequences in the otherâ the experts statedâWhat emerges is the picture of a state transforming under fire India is not becoming reckless It is becoming coherent It is aligning doctrine public expectations defence industrial capacity and geopolitical messaging around a single principle Security must be achieved by India not granted through outside mediation or constrained by outdated assumptionsâ they further mentioned IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/indias-zero-tolerance-approach-now-targets-acts-of-terrorism-networks-that-enable-it-report-649927.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/drug-peddlers-property-valued-at-rs-60-lakh-seized-by-police-in-jampks-poonch-649937.html Jammu Nov 22 The police in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district said on Saturday that it has seized the property of a drug peddler worth Ra 60 lakh in Poonch district A police statement said on Saturday In a decisive action against the narcoterror ecosystem Police Station Surankote has seized a residential house belonging to a notorious drug peddler Sajjad Hussain Shah son of Sarfraz Hussain Shah resident of Potha Tehsil SurankoteâThe property valued at approximately Rs 60 lakh has been seizedfreezed under the provisions of the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators Forfeiture of Property Act â SAFEMA The said individual is a habitual offender and has been involved in multiple NDPS cases in the district âHe is presently lodged in District Jail Udhampur under PITNDPS proceedingsThe statement mentioned that the attachment of his illegally acquired property is a part of the sustained crackdown on drug peddlers operating in the regionâDistrict Police Poonch has been tirelessly acting against narcotics networks and has in recent months attached properties worth several crores of rupees belonging to drug peddlers and their associates Additionally multiple bank accounts with suspicious and disproportionate transactions have been frozen as part of financial investigations aimed at dismantling the support system of the drug trade it saidThe police statement also noted that âPoonch Police reaffirms its commitment to ensuring a drugfree society and urges the public to continue sharing information related to drug trafficking and related criminal activitiesJammu and Kashmir Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their over ground workers OGWs sympathisers drug smugglers and those involved in Hawala money rackets and other unlawful activitiesIt is believed that the funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to fund terrorism in Jammu and KashmirThe revised strategy is part of the coordinated efforts to dismantle the complete ecosystem of terror rather than focusing only on the elimination of gun wielding terrorists IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/drug-peddlers-property-valued-at-rs-60-lakh-seized-by-police-in-jampks-poonch-649937.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 02:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/high-time-eu-calls-out-pakistan-on-political-imprisonments-election-theft-and-terror-financing-649750.html Brussels Nov 21 Pakistans Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is visiting Brussels currently for the 4th EU IndoPacific Ministerial Forum and also holding several meetings with European counterparts on the sidelines of the gathering Earlier this week Dar who is leading the Pakistani delegation for the 7th Session of PakistanEU Strategic Dialogue also called on the President of the EU Council Antonio CostaIronically his visit is taking place just weeks before the European Commission submits its 2026 report on Pakistanâs compliance with the 27 core conventions tied to GSP â the preferential trade scheme that delivers Pakistan roughly â3â4 billion a year in extra exports a report has highlightedThe EUs own monitoring reports European Parliament resolutions including 2024 Amnesty International Human Rights Watch and the UN all document the same pattern thousands of enforced disappearances in Pakistanâs restive province Balochistan extrajudicial killings in the former tribal areas terrorist financing networks still active and UNsanctioned terrorists living openly If Brussels limits itself to polite generalities it will effectively endorse these violations investigative news platform South Asia Press reportedIn its analysis the media outlet highlighted that there are several issues and questions that the EU leaders must ask Ishaq Dar â publicly and on the recordThis includes the current situation in Balochistan where enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings continueThousands of Baloch civilians remain missing after abduction by state forces Dr Mahrang Baloch the most prominent voice against disappearances has been detained since March 2025 on fabricated charges Mutilated bodies of abducted persons continue to appear across the province in the infamous killanddump pattern documented by the HRCP and Amnesty International When will Pakistan immediately release Dr Mahrang Baloch and all those held for peaceful activism publish a complete list of the disappeared grant the UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances unrestricted access end the killanddump practice prosecute responsible officers and repeal the Actions in Aid of Civil Power Regulation that gives the military blanket impunity the report questionedIt also mentions about the democratic collapse in Pakistan especially the annihilation of political party Pakistan TehreekeInsaf PTI which is led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran KhanKhan remains imprisoned on politically motivated charges widely condemned as retribution Thousands of PTI workers and leaders have been arrested tortured or driven into exile The party was stripped of its election symbol its rallies banned and the 8 February 2024 elections were marred by rigging so blatant that even the EUs own Election Observation Mission described the environment as restrictive and noted systematic attempts to prevent PTI candidates from campaigning the report detailedContinuing violence in former tribal districts exFATA via military and intelligence operations continue to cause civilian deaths and mass displacement at the same timeSouth Asia Press report urged EU leaders to ask Pakistan Foreign Minister about his countrys plan to fully demilitarise the region provide reparations to victims restore unrestricted constitutional protections and unconditionally release Ali Wazir and other Pashtun political detaineesSimilarly the report highlighted targetting of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement PTM use of Pakistani soil and financial channels by UNdesignated terrorist entities LeT and JeM despite countrys formal removal from the FATF grey list in 2022 Islamabads promotion of crossborder terrorism with UNsanctioned terrorists including Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed remaining free or under luxurious house arrests despite India providing concrete evidence of Pakistanbased handlers directing attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and a serious and systematic violation of GSP Regulation mandates by PakistanWhy should the EU not launch immediate suspension proceedings â as it has done with Sri Lanka Bangladesh and Cambodia â unless Pakistan commits to measurable timebound reforms within six months Europes trade preferences are not charity they are conditional They are the EUs own legal duty under Regulation EU 9782012 Silence or vague assurances this week will tell the people of Balochistan and the Pashtun belt Imran Khanâs unlawful incarceration and his partyâs persecution and victims of terrorism in South Asia whether European trade interests outweigh European values the report stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/high-time-eu-calls-out-pakistan-on-political-imprisonments-election-theft-and-terror-financing-649750.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-weaponising-bangladesh-for-anti-india-operations-report-649752.html Dhaka Nov 21 Aside from the narcotics network Pakistan is weaponising Bangladeshâs territory for direct antiIndia operations with InterServices Intelligence ISI handlers including former Pakistan Army commandos training over 125 recruits â including more than 50 Rohingya youths and cadres from terror organisations Ansarullah Bangla Team and HizbutTahrir â at remote camps in Bandarban Brahmanbaria and Sylhet districts in Bangladesh a report said on Friday It added that the training covers improvised explosive device fabrication guerrilla tactics and border infiltration with camps intentionally set up near unfenced stretches of Indiaâs northeastern frontier with recruits prepared for sabotage inside IndiaBangladesh is emerging as a critical node in Pakistanâs hybrid warfare strategy with the InterServices Intelligence ISI leveraging ties to underworld figure Dawood Ibrahimâs DCompany to establish narcotics trafficking networks and terrorist training camps on Bangladeshi soil Regional intelligence assessments indicate that following the 2024 political upheaval in Dhaka and the installation of an interim administration under Muhammad Yunus Islamabad has accelerated efforts to transform Bangladesh into a staging ground for destabilising India and funding global jihadist proxiesâ a report in South Asia Press detailedâThe ISIDawood partnership forged during Pakistanâs ânarcojihadâ era under General ZiaulHaq has long fused drug proceeds with covert operations Dawoodâs Karachibased syndicate designated a terrorist entity by the United States now routes Afghan heroin methamphetamine and synthetic drugs through Bangladeshâs ports after Indian crackdowns disrupted traditional channels A notable October 2025 seizure at Chittagong Port uncovered 25 tons of narcoticsgrade poppy seeds concealed in a Pakistani bird feed shipment employing sophisticated concealment methods linked to ISI tradecraftâ it addedAccording to the report policy shifts under Bangladeshâs interim government led by Muhammad Yunus have facilitated this infiltration noting that Pakistani cargo exemptions from mandatory inspections in September 2024 and relaxed security clearances for Pakistani nationals in December 2024 created open corridors for operatives and illicit goodsCiting multiple media reports it stated that the DCompany is setting up logistics hubs in Chattogram and Coxâs Bazar cities in Bangladesh channelling funds through real estate and hawala networks while forging links with Myanmarbased drug syndicatesThe report emphasised that these activities align with Islamabadâs broader strategy of surrounding India through proxy warfare inundating its northeast with narcotics and insurgents and weakening Bangladeshâs secular framework to install a pliable Islamistoriented regimeâBy offloading highrisk drug operations to Bangladesh Pakistan also shields itself from Financial Action Task Force scrutiny while generating billions to finance terrorism Regional security officials warn that without coordinated countermeasures Bangladesh risks permanent entrenchment as South Asiaâs narcoterror epicentre with direct spillover threats to Indiaâs internal stability and the Bay of Bengalâs maritime securityâ the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-weaponising-bangladesh-for-anti-india-operations-report-649752.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isis-presence-in-pakistan-threatens-stability-of-central-and-south-asia-report-649753.html Kabul Nov 21 The recent killing of ISISKhorasan ISISK commander Burhan Zaid in Pakistan offers clear evidence of Daeshs presence in the country thus threatening the security of the entire region and undermining the stability of Central and South Asia Afghan media reported that Burhan was killed by unknown armed men in the Kasur district of Punjab Province He played a key role in the groupâs organisational network managing support coordination and funding for the Daesh Khawarij network also known as ISIS or the Islamic State from Pakistan His presence confirms that Pakistani territory is being used extensively for the groups covert operationsWhile Daesh Khawarij faces heavy pressure from ongoing operations in Afghanistan Pakistan is creating conditions that allow the group to regroup and regain strength International organisations the United Nations regional governments and analysts increasingly recognise that Pakistan has become a center for Daeshs activities hideouts and planning networks reported Afghan media outlet AlMirsaadThe international community must now demand that Pakistan dismantle these networks completely and hold the country accountable for its contradictory and harmful policies Failure to act risks plunging the region and the wider world into another wave of violence that could be impossible to reverse the report warned furtherCiting various international intelligence reports regional sources and verified documentation AlMirsaad report highlighted that the terror group had fled into Pakistan and turned parts of the country into a safe haven an operational base and a hub for planning its activities after extensive operations launched by the Taliban regimeWithin Pakistan Daesh members are not only funded trained and supplied with propaganda resources Their missions are also planned and coordinated there before being dispatched to neighbouring and regional countries with the aim of spreading violence fitna and instability This situation threatens the security of nearby states and undermines the stability of the broader region particularly Central and South AsiaThe cooperation of Pakistans security institutions with Daesh Khawarij whether open or covert reflects a policy rooted in duplicity Unless the international community takes this issue seriously and holds Pakistan accountable the resulting instability is likely to affect all countries in the region the report stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isis-presence-in-pakistan-threatens-stability-of-central-and-south-asia-report-649753.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/canadas-security-landscape-continues-to-be-exploited-by-khalistani-extremists-649568.html Ottawa Nov 20 A recent online debate about historical figure Mewa Singh has reignited concerns regarding Canadas struggle with Khalistanlinked extremism The discussion started after commentary once again emerged about the 1914 killing of Canadian immigration officer William C Hopkinson by Mewa Singh a member of the Ghadar Party a report has detailed Singh shot Hopkinson inside the Vancouver courthouse in the aftermath of the Komagata Maru incident later surrendering and pleading guilty before being executed in 1915 While some portray Singh as a martyr others emphasise the gravity of assassinating an unarmed official inside a government building More than a century later national security experts say the historical narrative is increasingly invoked by modern Khalistanaligned violent actors attempting to legitimize extremist activities in Canada a report in Khalsa Vox statedA recent film that has been funded by the government has reignited the debate surrounding Mewa Singh as some Sikhs see him as a martyr while other Canadians see the assassination as politically motivated terrorism Juno News highlightedThe Canadian governments support along with the association of elected MPs has drawn particular scrutiny amid ongoing concerns over Sikhrelated extremism within the modern Khalistani movement in Canada the Canadian outlet reported earlier this weekAs per intelligence assessments a small but persistent network of CanadaBased Khalistani Extremists CBKEs continue to use freedom in Canada to work on their violent goals related to separatist agendas in other nations Canadian Security Intelligence Service CSIS has repeatedly described their activities including propaganda fundraising and operational planning as credible national security risksThe CSIS stated that majority of Sikh community living in Canada is peaceful and lawabiding However it warned that a fringe minority continues to facilitate violence posing challenges to the safety of the people and foreign policyNational security officials stress that any discussion about Khalistanlinked extremism is inseparable from the painful legacy of the 1985 Air India Flight 182 bombing â the deadliest act of terrorism in Canadian history The attack which killed 329 people was orchestrated by extremists based in Canada exposing major intelligence and policing gaps later acknowledged in a federal inquiry The tragedy remains a central reference point for CSIS and the federal government as they monitor contemporary extremist networks the Khalsa Vox report detailedFrom the courthouse killing in 1914 to the Air India bombing in 1985 and CSISâs ongoing warnings today experts argue that Canadaâs security landscape has repeatedly been exploited by violent actors linked to separatist extremism Officials emphasise that the threat does not come from any community as a whole but from ideologically motivated individuals who leverage Canadaâs openness to orchestrate violence beyond its borders it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/canadas-security-landscape-continues-to-be-exploited-by-khalistani-extremists-649568.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jem-link-confirmed-as-probe-uncovers-plot-for-200-coordinated-blasts-in-north-india-649593.html New Delhi Nov 21 The police have managed to establish a JaisheMohammad JeM link to the November 10 blast near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi The police have learnt that it was a JeM operative who had instructed the accused persons on how to make the bombs Another major revelation that has come to light is that the accused were in the process of preparing 200 bombs which were meant to go off simultaneously in Delhi and other parts of North India The plan was to carry out bomb blasts across North Indian states and for this the ISI had handpicked a JeM operative to train the accused who were part of the Faridabad moduleThe trainer who goes by the name Hanzulla was in touch with key accused Maulvi Iran Ahmed He is the one who put Hanzulla in touch with the members of the Faridabad module investigations have foundAn official said that Hanzulla is a big name in the JaisheMohammad In fact the JeM posters that came up in Jammu and Kashmir had the name of Commander Hanzulla Bhai written on them It is these posters that prompted the investigations which eventually led to the busting of the Faridabad module and seizures of 2900 kilograms of ammonium nitrate Another official said that the module was in the process of making 200 bombs The bombs that were being prepared were extremely lethal Hanzulla had in fact instructed the accused persons to mix Triacetone triperoxide TATP with ammonium nitrate This makes the explosive extremely potent officials say Such an explosive needs very little expertise to make and can be triggered easily Owing to its potent nature it can be placed in a vehicle and left in a crowded place The explosive would go off automatically due to heat This is in fact a preferred explosive of the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP since it can be used easily by lone actors While it is clear that the JaisheMohammad operative Hanzulla instructed the accused on how to make the bombs it is however unclear where exactly he was operating from He was in close contact with Ahmed who in turn put him in touch with Shakeel It was Hanzulla who instructed him on what material to procure Shakeel is the one who eventually transported the explosives He also handed over the white i20 Hyundai car to the accused which was finally used to carry out the explosion near the Red Fort Investigators say that the plan did not go as planned What the probe has learnt so far is that the Faridabad module members had planned on carrying out the explosions simultaneously the officer explained This explains the quantity of ammonium nitrate that had been procured by the accused persons The plan was to carry out a series of 200 blasts in Delhi Gurugram and Faridabad Had this plan gone through then the consequences would have been unthinkable another officer added The investigators are now on the trail of Hanzulla So far the probe has found that the module in Faridabad was being handled by Ahmed from Kashmir and another handler from Afghanistan The plan was kept under wraps for a long time as the accused persons used secure messaging applications and spoke in code language The transcripts show that the accused persons had various code names and one of them was âbiriyaniâ which meant explosives Further the accused persons managed to stay away from the radar due to their profession Most of them were doctors and hence they did not come under the radar easily Dr Shaheen who was the key recruiter of the module made several visits to Jammu and Kashmir and yet remained undetected due to her profession During these trips she met with Ahmed several times He would then instruct her about the recruitment process and the need to find more professionals so that they can create a fullfledged white collar module IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jem-link-confirmed-as-probe-uncovers-plot-for-200-coordinated-blasts-in-north-india-649593.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/faridabad-bomb-plot-and-south-india-ricin-conspiracy-expose-isis-two-front-destabilisation-plan-649653.html New Delhi Nov 21 The busting of the Faridabad module and the ricin terror plot show how deep Pakistan has managed to infiltrate into the country The Faridabad module that executed the Delhi Red Fort blast had managed to stock up close to 3000 kilograms of ammonium thus indicating the scale at which the attacks were plannedDown south another deadly terror plot was in the making The Gujarat Anti Terrorism Squad ATS arrested Hyderabad resident Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed 35 on charges of plotting a ricin terror strikeWhile the Faridabad module is linked to the JaisheMohammad the ricin plot is part of a plan plotted by the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKPBoth these terror groups act on the instructions of the ISI Intelligence Bureau officials said that if one analyses both the cases it is clear that the ISI wanted to wreak havoc not just in North India but down South as wellOfficials said that Pakistans game plan is to exploit the fault linesIn North India it seeks to play the Muslim atrocity card and in South India the language cardThe ISKP had planned to carry out a ricin terror attack with the intention of separating South from NorthSeveral parties in South India have tried to exploit the language card and have very often without proof claimed that the BJP is trying to impose Hindi in the southern statesThe ISI has picked up on this issue and is trying to convey the message through groups such as the ISKP that South India has to be separated from North India Just like the Faridabad module the ISKP operative Saiyed was being handled by a person based out of Afghanistan This is once again a ploy of the ISI to avoid scrutiny and hence it ensured handlers from Afghanistan carried out all operationsAccording to the FIR Saiyed was being handled by one Abu Khadija from Afghanistan He had repeatedly told Saiyed that South India has to be separated from North IndiaOfficials say that both plans were big in nature Had they gone as per plan the consequences would have been unimaginableIn the Faridabad case the plan was to carry out blasts across North IndiaCounterterrorism officials said that the more challenging plan to deal with would have been the ricin plan that was being hatched with South India in mindThe probe by the Gujarat ATS found that Khadija had instructed Saiyed and his accomplices to kill as many people as possibleSaiyed went on to purchase 10 kilograms of castor seeds He used a coldpress machine to extract the oil He told the investigators and then mixed it with acetone He stored the ricin poison in a drum after thatSaiyed and his handler have been planning this operation for several months now From speaking about the socalled oppression of Muslims in India they also discussed the language row This could be one of the reasons why Sayyeds plan included the separation of South India from the rest of IndiaInvestigators are probing whether Saiyed had planned on poisoning the water bodies especially those used for drinking water It is highly potent and if consumed a person could either have prolonged illness or die from multiple organ failureExperts said that death from lethal doses could take place within 36 to 72 hours What makes this weapon even more lethal is that there is no specific antidote and a person affected would need to be managed with supportive medical careHowever the chance of survival is extremely bleak This has been part of the ISKPs plan for a long time and the Intelligence agencies have repeatedly warned that such groups would look to launch bioterror in IndiaInvestigators are also digging deeper into the Pakistan link Such major plots such as the ricin terror module and the Faridabad module could not have been planned on such a major scale if they lacked institutional support from PakistanIt is clear that Pakistan deployed two different terror modules for North and South India and wanted attacks on such a huge scale that the entire nation would be terrified an official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/faridabad-bomb-plot-and-south-india-ricin-conspiracy-expose-isis-two-front-destabilisation-plan-649653.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-arrests-four-more-prime-accused-in-delhi-blast-case-649455.html New Delhi Nov 20 IANS As the investigation into the November 10 Delhi blast case intensifies the National Investigation Agency NIA has arrested four more prime accused involved in the terror attack bringing the total number of arrests in the case to sixnbspAccording to the NIA three accused are from Jammu and Kashmir while one is from Uttar PradeshnbspNIA has identified the accused as Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai of Pulwama Dr Adeel Ahmed Rather of Anantnag Mufti Irfan Ahmad Wagay of Shopian all from Jammu and Kashmir and Dr Shaheen Saeed of Lucknow Uttar PradeshThe four accused were taken into custody by NIA in Srinagar Jammu ampamp Kashmir on production orders from the District Sessions Judge Patiala House Court the NIA said in its press note on ThursdaynbspAccording to the NIA investigation they had all played a key role in the terror attack that killed several innocent persons and left many others injured as per the NIA investigationnbspMoving expeditiously with its probe in the case NIA had earlier arrested two accused Amir Rashid Ali in whose name the car used in the blast was registered and Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish who had provided technical aid to the terrorist involved in the deadly attackAccording to the earlier press note Jasir had allegedly provided technical support for carrying out terror attacks by modifying drones and attempting to make rockets ahead of the deadly car bomb blast which killed 13 people and left 32 people injurednbspEarlier on Monday a Delhi court also sent Aamir Rashid Ali a Kashmiri resident accused of conspiring with Umar to 10 days of NIA custody Ali in whose name the car used in the blast was registered was arrested on November 16Their interrogation is continuing as part of NIAs efforts to unravel the complete terror conspiracy in the case RC212025NIADLI the NIA saidnbspThe antiterror agency which was handed over the investigation by the Union Home Ministry soon after the attack is working closely with various state police forces to track and arrest every member of the terrorist module involved in the terror attack https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-arrests-four-more-prime-accused-in-delhi-blast-case-649455.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/after-red-fort-blast-centre-flags-rising-propaganda-threat-cautions-media-against-amplifying-terror-narratives-649271.html New Delhi Nov 18 The Union government on Tuesday has issued an advisory to all private satellite television channels to exercise restraint while telecasting news relating to the Delhi Red Fort attack The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in its advisory has said that it has come to its notice that some news channels have been broadcasting content related to alleged persons involved in Red Fort blasts justifying their acts of violence as well as information videos of how to make explosive materialSuch broadcasts may inadvertently encourage or incite violence disrupt public order and pose risks to national security the advisory also notedAll television channels are advised to exercise the highest level of discretion and sensitivity while reporting on such matters it saidBroadcasters must ensure strict compliance with the Programme and Advertising Code under the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act 1995 Such broadcasts may violate the Cable Television Network Rules specifically Rules 61d 61e and 6lh it notedIn the aftermath of the Delhi Red Fort blast carried out by the JaisheMohammad module in Faridabad the Intelligence agencies have been tracking propaganda material onlineDuring the various security review meetings top officials have suggested that it is important to monitor the news flow as well as the propaganda material that is being put out onlineSeveral Pakistanbased social media accounts are spreading fake news online with an intention of radicalising the Indian youthThey tend to use clips from television channels selectively to put out a fake narrativeThe Inter Services Intelligence ISI has been looking to carry out a massive recruitment drive across the country and also set up modules that are similarly on the ones that was present in FaridabadInvestigations into the Delhi blasts are ongoing and it had been ascertained that it was the JaisheMohammads Faridabad module that executed the attack that claimed more than 13 human lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/after-red-fort-blast-centre-flags-rising-propaganda-threat-cautions-media-against-amplifying-terror-narratives-649271.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-attacker-dr-umar-assembled-bomb-in-red-fort-parking-sources-649326.html New Delhi Nov 19 In a major revelation Delhi blast accused Dr Umar Muhammad assembled the explosives in a public parking space near the Red Fort sources revealed on Wednesday The Hyundai i20 involved in the explosion was being driven by Dr Umar Muhammad a resident of Koil village in Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir The explosion occurred on November 10 near Gate No 1 of the Red Fort Metro Station The Haryanaregistered Hyundai i20 suddenly exploded sending shockwaves through the highsecurity areaThe investigation was focused on key questions surrounding the three crucial hours Umar spent in the Red Fort parking lot During those three hours was Umar talking on the phone Did he meet anyone in Delhi or Faridabad Was the area around the Red Fort part of a reconnaissance plan Was he waiting for the peak hour when the crowd would be at its maximum such questions are still being investigatedRecords show that the car entered the Red Fort parking lot at 319 pm and exited at 622 pm During this Umar did not get out of the car even once The bomber was in contact with his handlers as he entered the blast area as the investigative sources revealed that the net activity was heightened in the area throughout the dayHowever Umar and his associates had not considered that it was a Monday and the Red Fort was closed to the public The parking lot was mostly deserted Consequently the plan to detonate a blast in the parking area was abandoned sources saidUmar and his team then opted to set off the explosion on the bustling Netaji Subhash Marg which borders the Red Fort on one side and Chandni Chowk on the otherInvestigators report that Umar spent those three hours in the parking area putting together the explosives Once it was finished he left the parking lot and hit the streetShortly thereafter he activated the explosion that resulted in 13 fatalities and injured 20 more peopleHowever the question remains why did he take the risk of remaining in one of the most heavily guarded zones in Delhi for three hours Was he waiting for a sleeper cell contact or logistical backupDelhi Police and central security agencies are now piecing together the chain of events that led to the deadly explosionThe police suspect that the arrest of these individuals may have triggered panic within the module possibly leading Umar to carry out the explosion prematurelyThe officials are now probing the other members of the terror module and the Telegram group the suspects used for communication and whether other active sleeper cells are still functionalWith the ongoing investigation linking the blast to an expanding terror network with roots in Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana security agencies are leaving no stone unturned to trace the source of the explosives and uncover the full scope of the conspiracy behind the blast IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-attacker-dr-umar-assembled-bomb-in-red-fort-parking-sources-649326.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/probe-points-to-emerging-transnational-terror-network-as-isi-pushes-wider-ops-beyond-jampk-649345.html New Delhi Nov 19 Security agencies probing the Delhi Red Fort blast are looking into the multiple foreign links that played a key role in aiding the JaisheMohammed While it has been established that the man who handled the attack was a Pakistani based out of Afghanistan the possible role of Hamas too is not being ruled out Hamas leaders have been hobnobbing with terrorists of the JaisheMohammed and LashkareTaiba since 2023 Many Hamas leaders have been visiting Pakistan since October 7 2023 the day the terror outfit launched a surprise attack on Israel that killed more than 1200 peopleVisits by the Hamas leaders have increased in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor This was aimed at providing support to the terror groups that faced immense losses during the operation carried out by the Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam attackIntelligence Bureau officials say that the setting up of the Faridabad module and also the Delhi blasts were the handiwork of the JaisheMohammed While this terror group has been carrying out attacks in India for a very long time a dangerous trend is now emerging The ISI is involving foreign terror groups for Indiabased operations the official saidThe Delhi strike may have been carried out by the JaisheMohammed but this terror group had the tactical support of both the Islamic State and Hamas officials pointed out Before the Delhi attack the Faridabad module members were planning on modifying drones to weaponise them The idea was to use them as rockets to carry out attacks in many parts of the country This the investigators suspect was a suggestion offered by the leaders of Hamas during their various visits to PakistanHamas is known to operate in this fashion and hence could have passed on ideas to the JaisheMohammed regarding this Officials say had this plan gone through the damage and casualties would have been hugeThe role of the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP is also under the scanner The forensics report states that the explosives used comprised Triacetone triperoxide TATP mixed with ammonium nitrate This is a preferred explosive for the Islamic State and it has used it on multiple occasions The handler in Afghanistan may have sought the advice of the ISKP to help prepare this mix officials sayInvolving the ISKP and Hamas for operations in India suggests a dangerous ploy by the ISI The agency is looking to create a global coalition of terrorists against India Forming such a coalition against India poses a huge headache for the security agencies This would mean that terror groups would not operate conventionally The kind of explosives that would be used will be different and the operational style distinct The Indian agencies would need to keep adapting to the evolving situation and this would make handling the issue tricky security officials point outThe new situation also makes it challenging for the Intelligence agency The conventional methods are being challenged by the ISI which is adding new tricks up its sleeve An Intelligence Bureau official explained that the situation is constantly evolving and hence the strategy would need to keep changing The Delhi blast tells us that the ISI will temporarily move away from Jammu and Kashmir and focus on other parts of the country Pakistan is looking to challenge the agencies by widening the area of operation officials say while also adding that in the days to come the job of the security agencies is only going to get more challenging IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/probe-points-to-emerging-transnational-terror-network-as-isi-pushes-wider-ops-beyond-jampk-649345.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intensified-security-checks-trigger-major-delays-at-chennai-airport-649347.html Chennai Nov 19 International flight operations at Chennai Airport were disrupted on Wednesday morning with several departures delayed by 30 minutes to an hour due to intensified multilayer security checks Long queues formed at security points as passenger screening slowed down significantly following repeated bomb threat hoaxes and heightened national security measuresAirport authorities said the enhanced procedures were implemented after a series of anonymous threat calls and in the wake of the recent car bomb explosion near Delhis Red Fort which prompted a nationwide security alertChennai Airport has been operating a stringent fivetier security system since the incident and continued hoax calls have forced officials to tighten outbound passenger checks furtherThe steppedup protocol now requires passengers to remove shoes belts jackets and winter clothing for detailed scanningWhile standard practice at several international airports the sudden intensification at Chennai has led to slower movementMany passengers unfamiliar with the extended process took longer to comply further clogging the queuesAdditional screening at boarding gates also added to the overall processing time The delays affected several early morning international departuresAmong the flights held up were Lufthansa to Frankfurt Emirates to Dubai AirAsia to Kuala Lumpur Singapore Airlines to Singapore IndiGo to Doha Thai Airways to Bangkok Air Arabia to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi Etihad to Abu Dhabi and Oman Air to MuscatHigherthanusual passenger traffic during the morning peak contributed to congestion at the security checkpointsTravellers expressed frustration over the long waiting time urging authorities to deploy more Central Industrial Security Force CISF personnel trained to handle highpressure situations and rushhour crowdsSeveral passengers also highlighted communication barriers noting that many CISF staff primarily spoke Hindi leading to confusion among Tamilspeaking and Englishspeaking passengersThey requested that more Tamil or Englishspeaking personnel be assigned to key checkpoints to ensure faster instructions and smoother processingPassengers said that while they understood the need for strict security in the current climate better staffing and clearer communication would significantly ease the pressureAirport officials said that security measures would continue at the current level until threat perception eases and requested passengers to arrive early to avoid delays IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intensified-security-checks-trigger-major-delays-at-chennai-airport-649347.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/invisible-modules-visible-threat-red-fort-blast-probe-forces-shift-towards-conventional-online-anti-radicalisation-measures-649352.html New Delhi Nov 19 In the aftermath of the Red Fort blast highlevel security meetings have been held to discuss changes in strategy During one of the meetings the issue pertaining to electronic Intelligence was raised and how it needs to improve to flag local terror activity This was one of the major concerns that was raised by the officials as the investigations into the Red Fort blast revealed that the Faridabad module members managed to remain off the radar for nearly three yearsThe module was set up and the plan for a series of attacks in and around Delhi was hatched three years back Since that time the members of the Faridabad module led mostly by doctors had managed to conceal every activity and managed not to come under the scanner of the agenciesThe use of electronic Intelligence can track crossborder activity However local modules do not have any electronic imprint and hence the Intelligence agencies find it very hard to track such activity This is the reason why the Faridabad module managed to operate without being trackedWhen it comes to dealing with cross border activity the agencies are able to pick up information using electronic Intelligence In the case of the Faridabad module most of the conversations were within the group The members of the module did keep in touch with some persons in Jammu and Kashmir but that is not cross border activityThe Gujarat ATS recently arrested a Hyderabad medical representative He was cooking up Ricin and was being instructed by a person from Pakistan His arrest was possible because the agencies were able to put up electronic intercepts from across the borderSecurity officials have now decided to focus on unearthing and busting modules from across the country An official said that one would also need to go the conventional way to bust these unconventional modules However at no time the focus can go off Kashmir as the ISI is looking to use the locals from the Valley to recruit across the countryThe Faridabad module case clearly shows that Pakistan is trying to shift the focus out of Jammu and Kashmir for some time and target the hinterland This calls for a major shift in security planning and more coordination between the multiple agencies that work on cases related to terrorWhile busting the modules is important the agencies have also decided to give more emphasis to busting radicalisation programmes that are largely taking place online While the agencies have their eyes and ears wide open to the menace they feel that it is time to take it up a notchThere are a number of youths who are being radicalised through social media This is a propaganda by the Islamist terror groups and the need to tackle it with an iron fist is the need of the hour officials explainWhen it comes to propaganda terror groups have always laced events with lies and imagination Not always can the agencies bust such propaganda at source Hence it has been decided to add more manpower to fact check such information if at all it goes out into the publicAgency officials say that the propaganda where India is concerned is largely centred around Muslim victimhood This is a crucial tool for radicalisation and fact checking such information becomes crucial in the fight against terror If this is not countered then the recruitment drives only end up becoming successful the official added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/invisible-modules-visible-threat-red-fort-blast-probe-forces-shift-towards-conventional-online-anti-radicalisation-measures-649352.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-chhattisgarh-teens-detained-for-isis-links-had-pakistani-handlers-649355.html Raipur Nov 19 In a firstofitskind case in Chhattisgarh the state AntiTerrorism Squad ATS has detained two minor boys from Raipur for alleged links with the global terrorist organisation Islamic State ISIS Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma confirmed the development on Wednesday terming it a serious threat emerging through cyberspaceAddressing the media Dy CM Sharma said the teenagers were operating under direct instructions from a Pakistanbased ISIS module âAfter detailed investigation and technical surveillance ATS detained these two minorsPreliminary probe reveals they were in contact with Pakistanhandlers who were using fake Instagram IDs to radicalise youthâ he statedThe minors influenced by extremist content online were actively trying to propagate ISIS ideology and recruit others âThey had sufficient knowledge of ISIS activities and were extensively using social media in the name of the terror outfit They were not only radicalised themselves but were also attempting to influence other youngstersâ Sharma addedAccording to senior police officials Pakistani handlers were running sophisticated online operations targeting vulnerable Indian adolescents Minors were added to secret Instagram group chats where they were systematically brainwashed exposed to violent jihadist propaganda and encouraged to spread ISIS contentEvidence suggests the handlers were motivating the boys to establish a local ISIS module in Chhattisgarh to destabilise internal securityThe ATS through continuous cyber patrolling and coordination with central agencies traced the suspects using technical and digital evidence Both teenagers have been taken into custody and further interrogation is underway to map the full networkâThis is the first ISISrelated detention of minors in Chhattisgarh We are investigating if more youth have been radicalisedâ Sharma said appealing to citizens to immediately report any suspicious antinational social media accounts or handles promoting extremism to the nearest police station or cyber cellOfficials said the case highlights the growing menace of online radicalisation by foreignbased terror modules targeting impressionable teenagers through popular social media platformsEnhanced monitoring of cyberspace has been ordered across the state The National Investigation Agency NIA has been informed and a formal case under relevant sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act is likely to be registered soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-chhattisgarh-teens-detained-for-isis-links-had-pakistani-handlers-649355.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/why-isis-kashmir-revival-faltered-money-driven-terrorists-failed-but-professional-cells-are-filling-the-gap-649157.html New Delhi Nov 18 The ISI decided to go in for a complete shift in strategy after it realised that many of its recruits in Jammu and Kashmir were not ideologically connected In recent years many of its recruits in the Valley were not committed to an ideology and the security agencies learnt that most of them were working for money Terror groups such as the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTaiba have been facing this issue since the abrogation of Article 370 and all their recruits since then have been more committed to the finances rather than the causeThis explains the complete shift that one got to witness where the Faridabad terror module of the JaisheMohammad is concerned The module comprised mostly doctors and they were in charge of the planning recruitment and also arranging fundsInvestigators who are questioning some of the doctors arrested in connection with this case say that none of them were working for money Further most of them reached out to the JaisheMohammad rather than vice versa For the JaisheMohammad having such members as part of the module was advantageous in many waysIn the runup to joining any terror group the biggest challenge is always radicalisation Only a thoroughly radicalised terrorist is fully committed to the cause In most cases a terrorist pretends to be radicalised but his primary intention is the money he getsIn the case of the Faridabad module almost all the members were selfradicalised and did not visit any designated camp to undergo this process In all their calls with their bosses or handlers none of them demanded any financial assistance Most of them had highpaying jobs and were ready to put in their own finances to run the moduleBarring a payment of Rs 20 lakh to recruit and procure the ammunition the members of this module did not demand anything else Most of the module members being highly educated and working professionals did not have any criminal background This made it easy for them to operate as they never ran the risk of coming under the radar of the security agenciesDue to their background and skills the JaisheMohammad was able to leverage them to plan highimpact and sophisticated attacks During the questioning of the accused it was also learnt that their skill sets were used as they were found to be more adept at planning and also using encrypted platformsThe probe has found that the members of the Faridabad module were in contact with each other and also their foreignbased handlers through a Swiss communication app called Threema This app was used to coordinate their activities related to the attacks they had planned to carry out The decision to use this app was made by Dr Umar Muhammad the Delhi bomber This app does not need an email ID or phone number and hence tracking becomes next to impossibleSuch suggestions go a long way for terror groups and hence the decision to recruit highly educated persons works In recent times terror has largely moved online and to operate in such a space one needs experts who are also highly educated Terror groups recruit such persons since they have the computer skills that are needed to manage online propaganda and recruitment effortsWhile this trend of whitecollared terrorism has become quite common today it has been in play for over ten years AlQaeda and then the Islamic State are known to have recruited mostly educated terrorists These groups also decided to focus on whitecollared terrorists because it helps them in carrying out operations on foreign soil Such terrorists are better suited for international operations as they adapt more easily to foreign environments and navigate complicated situationsIntelligence agencies say that this trend is only likely to increase Pakistanbased terror groups especially the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammad are likely to use this tactic more for attacks deep inside India officials also add IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/why-isis-kashmir-revival-faltered-money-driven-terrorists-failed-but-professional-cells-are-filling-the-gap-649157.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/31-maoists-hiding-as-labourers-arrested-in-andhras-vijayawada-kakinada-649197.html Vijayawada Nov 18 The presence of Maoists in Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh and surrounding areas created a stir on Tuesday as police arrested 31 Naxals including some top leaders belonging to Chhattisgarh As many as 27 Maoists were arrested from a fourstorey building at New Autonagar in Kanuru neighbourhood in VijayawadaNine members of the Central Committee of CPIMaoists were suspected to be among those arrested by OCTOPUS and Greyhounds personnel with the help of local policeMost of the arrested Maoists were women who had reportedly taken shelter in the guise of labourersSecurity personnel carried out searches following an intelligence alert that Maoists had taken shelter in the cityAdditional Director General Intelligence Mahesh Chandra Laddha said a total of 31 Maoists were arrested from Krishna district Vijayawada and KakinadaAs a large number of migrant workers from other states including Chhattisgarh are employed in various factories and timber depots in and around Vijayawada especially Autonagar the Maoists had taken shelter so as not to arouse any suspicionLargescale search operations were carried out to arrest the Maoists It was immediately not clear if the security personnel seized any arms and explosivesThe searches are said to be linked to Tuesdayâs operation by security forces in the forests of Alluri Sitharamaraju district in the AndhraOdisha border area in which six Maoists including top commander and CPIMaoist Central Committee member Hidma and his wife Raji were killedFacing the heat due to intensified operations by the security forces in Chhattisgarh several Maoists from that state are believed to have entered Andhra PradeshADG Intelligence said they were keeping a close watch on the movements of Maoists for the last monthSome Maoists and sympathisers were suspected of having moved to the interior parts of Andhra PradeshPolice were questioning the owner of the building in Autonagar and were trying to identify those who had given shelter to Maoists and their sympathisers An investigation was also conducted on whether they were planning any attacksPolice officers said such a large number of Maoists were not arrested from any city in Andhra Pradesh even when Maoist activity was at its peak IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/31-maoists-hiding-as-labourers-arrested-in-andhras-vijayawada-kakinada-649197.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/mumbai-police-detain-three-linked-to-delhi-blast-accused-649202.html Mumbai Nov 18 The Mumbai Police have detained three individuals linked to the accused in the Delhi car blast attack case officials said on Tuesday They are now being sent to Delhi for further interrogration These three individuals were detained from different locations in a secret operation carried out by a special team of the Mumbai Police and are currently being questionedAccording to the officials the detained people were in contact with the accused through a social media applicationThe police have also mentioned that these people are from welltodo families just like Dr Umar Muhammad and Dr Muzammil two key accused in the terror module linked to the Delhi blastSimilar investigations are being conducted in various districts across the state officialsEarlier on Monday sources said that investigators have found encrypted conversations and the movement of weapons has revealed a tightly organised inner circle within the terror module linked to Dr Umar Muhammad the driver of the i20 car that exploded near Delhis Red Fort killing at least 13 and injuring over a dozen peopleAccording to official sources Umar created an encrypted Signal group nearly three months ago using a name marked with special characters to avoid surveillanceHe reportedly added Muzammil Adil Rather Muzaffar Rather and Maulvi Irfan Ahmad Waghe to this channel which functioned as the primary hub for internal coordinationA major turning point in the probe came after an assault rifle and a pistol were recovered from the car of Dr Shaheen Shahid Investigators believe Umar had procured these weapons and handed them to Irfan sometime in 2024Shaheen had previously seen the same weapons during a visit to Irfans room along with Muzammil and is suspected to have contributed the largest share of funds used to sustain the modules operationsSources said the evidence so far points to a clear hierarchy and division of roles Financial support was primarily managed by the three doctors with Dr Muzammil playing a central roleRecruitment of Kashmiri youths was handled by Irfan who is believed to have brought in two arrested recruits Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil and Yasir ul AshrafInvestigators have also documented several instances of weapon movement In October 2023 Adil and Umar visited Irfan at a Kashmir mosque carrying a rifle hidden in a bag and later left after cleaning its barrelA month later Adil again arrived at Irfans residence with a rifle Muzammil and Shaheen also reached the location that same day The weapon was reportedly kept with Irfan and Adil returned the next morning to collect it sources saidThe findings indicate a coordinated network operating through encrypted platforms involving systematic fundraising targeted recruitment and careful handling of weapons they addedThe network is linked to the Faridabad terror module which was exposed on November 9 after police seized 2900 kg of explosives and ammunition from rented rooms linked to Muzammil a doctor associated with the Al Falah UniversityUmar another doctor associated with Al Falah University was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort on November 10 triggering a massive investigation into the modules operations Police have since intensified the hunt for all individuals connected to the networkFurther investigations are underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/mumbai-police-detain-three-linked-to-delhi-blast-accused-649202.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/rajasthan-ats-recovers-hidden-data-from-arrested-clerics-phone-points-to-major-conspiracy-649068.html Jaipur Nov 17 A major revelation has come out from the mobile phone of cleric Osama Umar arrested from Rajasthans Barmer district for alleged links with TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP and foreign funding The AntiTerrorism Squad ATS has recovered over 300000 hidden photos along with a significant amount of suspicious digital material According to IG Vikas Kumar multiple ATS teams are examining the recovered photos deleted data and suspicious content extracted from Osama Umarâs mobile phone and social media accounts Umar was arrested on November 6 after two days of intensive interrogation and has remained in ATS custody sinceHe was produced in court on Saturday and subsequently sent to jail Investigations into possible foreign funding are also underway Officials revealed that Umar had been in contact with radical organisations through social media For the past four years he had reportedly been consuming online propaganda material of the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan On November 8 he was allegedly planning to fly to Afghanistan via Dubai to receive terror trainingThe ATS detained him before he could leave the country Several chats and messages in Urdu and Persian have been recovered from his device and are currently under scrutiny Meanwhile efforts are ongoing to deradicalise four other individuals detained alongside him After the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts several attempts by terror outfits to expand their network in Rajasthan have been foiled Following the recent arrests including Osama Umar and a doctor from Malpura Tonk national intelligence agencies ATS and state surveillance units have been put on alert Monitoring of suspects especially on social media platforms has been intensifiedIG ATS Vikas Kumar said that Umar was detained from Sanchore on November 4 After verification he was arrested on November 6 During interrogation investigators learned that he had planned to flee to Dubai on November 8 just two days after his arrest From Dubai he intended to travel to Afghanistan to undergo jihad training at a TTP base camp It has also been revealed that after completing his training he planned to return to India and activate a sleeper cellThe FSL report of Umarâs mobile phone has now been released Investigators found that he had been in contact with the terrorist organisation for nearly four years Consequently around four yearsâ worth of data has been recovered from the device including over 300000 photos related to extremist content Most of the images contain messages in Urdu Arabic or Persian which will be analysed by language experts IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/rajasthan-ats-recovers-hidden-data-from-arrested-clerics-phone-points-to-major-conspiracy-649068.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-probe-uncovers-bombers-justification-for-suicide-attacks-agencies-trace-wider-plot-649146.html New Delhi Nov 18 In a viral video the Delhi Red Fort bomber Dr Umar Mohammad is heard talking about suicide bombing and says that it is a very misunderstood concept Umar Mohammad also known as Umar un Nabi says that what is called suicide bombing is actually a martyrdom operationThis explains his mindset and contrary to some reports Umar in fact had full plans of carrying out a largescale suicide bombing He also says that a martyrdom operation is one in which a person presumes that he is going to die at a place and at a particular timeHe also says that several arguments and contradictions have been brought against suicide bombingUmar was in the car that exploded near the Red Fort on November 10 At least 13 people died in the blastOfficials looking into the video say that this was probably recorded to send out a large message His intention was clear to radicalise people into taking up arms and then carrying out suicide attacksUmars mindset is clear that suicide bombings are the way to go as they are the most lethal form of striking Further this has also become a norm for terror groups such as the Islamic State and HamasThe video is being examined closely by the investigating agencies This video could provide more insight into the mindset and plans that were in placeThe police have learnt that Umar was the most radical among all the other module members from Faridabad He was selfradicalised and joined the JaisheMohammads Faridabad terror module of his own willHe was part of the larger planning and also the execution of the attacks He along with the remaining module members had planned on carrying out a series of attacks in and around DelhiThe police suspect that Umar may have panicked after the Faridabad module was busted and detonated the car in a crowded area The original plan was to ram the car into the Red Fort on January 26In the runup to the explosion the module had planned to carry out a suicide bombing on many occasions Originally it was meant to be on August 15 The plan was then postponed owing to heavy security They then planned on carrying out the attack on December 6 There was also a debate on whether to also strike on January 26 next year However the Faridabad module was busted and this led to the premature bombing on November 10During the raids the police seized nearly 3000 kilograms of ammonium nitrate that was mixed with Triacetone triperoxide TATP This mixture makes the explosive extremely potent and lethalOwing to the nature of the explosive that was seized and stored at the Nowgam police station in Jammu and Kashmir However it accidentally exploded resulting in several deaths The explosion took place before the forensics team could reach the police station premises IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-probe-uncovers-bombers-justification-for-suicide-attacks-agencies-trace-wider-plot-649146.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nepals-insurance-regulator-orders-freezing-assets-of-terror-groups-648942.html Kathmandu Nov 16 Nepals insurance regulator has instructed insurers to freeze assets linked to organisations and individuals involved in terrorism and to deny them insurance services as the country seeks to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force FATF grey list Nepals deficiencies in legislating targeted financial sanctions TFS against terrorist organisations and individuals have been identified as one of the reasons behind the countrys inclusion in the list maintained by the global antiâmoney laundering bodyNepal was placed on the FATF grey list in February and the listing was extended in October this yearThe FATF said that countries or jurisdictions included in the grey list are those actively working with FATF to address strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter money laundering terrorist financing and proliferation financingThe FATF does not call for enhanced due diligence measures for these jurisdictionsThe FATF standards do not envisage derisking or cutting off entire classes of customers in greylisted jurisdictions but instead call for the application of a riskbased approachBy issuing the Guidelines on Targeted Financial Sanctions for Insurers 2025 last week the Insurance Authority the regulator of Nepals insurance sector has ordered insurers to freeze the assets of individuals and organisations designated as terrorists by the United Nations Security Council UNSC and to deny them insurance servicesAmong the organisations designated as terrorist entities by the UNSC are LashkareToiba LeT JaisheMohammed JeM and HarakatulJihad Islami HuJI all of which have been accused of carrying out terrorist attacks in IndiaAccording to the regulator asset freezing includes prohibiting the issuance transfer conversion settlement of claims provision of insurance services or movement of any funds or assets owned or controlled by a designated personInsurers must also ensure a prohibition on offering any insurance policy funds or servicesThis means the prohibition to provide funds to or render financial or other services related to any designated person the Insurance Authority saidFreezing measures may include suspending access to insurance services blocking transactions stopping the facilitation of ownership or nominee transfers and prohibiting the onboarding or provision of any form of insurance service to a designated personThe purpose of targeted financial sanctions is to deny designated persons the means to violate international peace and security support terrorism or finance the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction the insurance regulator saidThe regulator added that insurers must note that TFS restrictions published by the UN and the Domestic Terrorist List are subject to changeIt is the obligation of insurers to ensure that relevant controls and procedures are in place to maintain uptodate systems to effectively implement TFS restrictions the insurance regulator saidInsurers should subscribe to the UN list to receive automated email notifications from scsanctionslistsunorgThis registration helps insurers receive updated and timely information on the listing and delisting of individuals groups or entities on the UN ListAdditionally insurers should subscribe to an automated email or mobile notification mechanism or register themselves on the TFS portal operated by Nepals Ministry of Home AffairsInsurers must conduct ongoing and daily checks preferably through an automated mechanism against the relevant databases to identify possible matches with names on the sanctions listIn the event of a confirmed match all funds belonging to such an individual or organisation must be frozen without delayFailure to comply with TFS obligations will result in consequences for insurers ranging from warnings to the revocation of their licenseThe insurers are subject to financial sanctions ranging from NPR 1 million to 50 million the regulator saidEarlier Nepals central bank Nepal Rastra Bank and the stock market regulator Securities Board Nepal had separately issued Guidelines on Targeted Financial Sanctions instructing institutions to regularly update the details of individuals groups or organisations sanctioned by the United Nations and the Ministry of Home Affairs and to halt any transactions with them IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nepals-insurance-regulator-orders-freezing-assets-of-terror-groups-648942.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-car-blast-driver-received-rs-20-lakh-from-jem-handlers-sources-648874.html New Delhi Nov 16 The driver of the Hyundai i20 car that exploded near Delhis Red Fort metro station on November 10 received Rs 20 lakh through illegal financial channels sources revealed on Sunday A white Hyundai i20 exploded near a traffic signal on Netaji Subhash Marg close to the Red Fort metro stations Gate No 1 which left at least 12 people dead and nearly two dozen injured Dr Umar Mohammad was driving this car at the time of the blast DNA tests have confirmedThe attack occurred hours after investigators in Haryanas Faridabad seized 2900 kg of explosives including ammonium nitrate from a location roughly 50 km from the national capitalThe security agencies are now probing the financial links of Dr Umar Dr Muzammil and another woman doctor accused in the terror module case Dr ShaheenAccording to sources Muzammil told officials that the doctors received Rs 20 lakh suspected to have come from a JaisheMohammed JeM handler who delivered it to the doctors through hawalaIt has also been revealed that there was a dispute between Umar and Shaheen over the moneyThe police have detained several hawala dealers for interrogation sources addedAround Rs 3 lakh was spent on purchasing fertilisersWhile carrying out the raids at several locations in Faridabad linked to the terror network officials seized large quantities of ammonium nitrate which is used as a fertiliser as well as a raw material in explosives and has been used in terrorist attacks and major accidentsThe Delhi explosion is being described as a whitecollar terror module involving several trained medical professionals with links to Jammu and KashmirA police officer confirmed that teams from the Special Cell the National Investigation Agency NIA and other units have completed multiple rounds of examination at the scene collecting over 40 samples as part of the probeInvestigations are underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-car-blast-driver-received-rs-20-lakh-from-jem-handlers-sources-648874.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fairpoint-the-educated-faces-behind-kashmirs-terror-network-648917.html New Delhi Nov 16 For decades a convenient myth has floated around Kashmirs troubled history that terrorism in the Valley is a bluecollar phenomenon driven by poverty lack of education and exploitation The reality however has always been far more unsettling Kashmirs terror ecosystem has been powered not by the poor or disadvantaged alone but by individuals who grew up in privilege educated wellplaced and economically comfortable Many lived in spacious homes owned land and enjoyed social standing Yet they chose to lend their intellect networks and credibility to the machinery of terrorThis uncomfortable truth resurfaced recently with the shocking revelation that several young Kashmiri doctors were part of a sinister terror plotFor many who grew up in the Valley and were forced to flee after years of targeted persecution the involvement of such professionals did not come as a surprise They had witnessed firsthand how radicalisation had seeped into every layer of society including among the welloff and highly educatedThe root of Kashmirs terrorism has never been socioeconomic deprivation It has always been ideological From the time of Independence the longterm objective of Pakistanbacked separatism was the religious homogenisation of the region culminating in its integration with Pakistan When this agenda failed through wars in 1965 1971 and 1999 Islamabad shifted gears The proxy war launched in 1988 targeted Kashmiri Pandits first forcing an entire community into exile What was framed as an independence struggle was at its core a religious project to turn Kashmir into an Islamic territory aligned with Pakistans unfinished 1947 dreamThe recent terror plot uncovered in Haryanas Faridabad once again exposes this deeper ideological foundation The accused were not foot soldiers but doctors individuals from affluent Kashmiri families with impressive educational backgrounds and comfortable lifestyles They lived in large houses with gardens earned well spoke fluent English and were techsavvy professionals one would assume they had no reason to be drawn into violence Yet beneath that polished exterior lay a chilling resolve Their radicalisation was not born of deprivation it was a matter of beliefNames such as Dr Umar Mohammad Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather Dr Muzammil Shakeel Dr Shaheen Saeed Dr Mohammed Arif Mir and Dr Farooq Ahmad Dar have now surfaced and the list continues to growReports suggest that nearly 15 more doctors may be part of this new Dgang Until now the only Dgang India knew was the terrormafia network of Dawood Ibrahim responsible for the devastating 1993 serial blasts in Mumbai and sheltered in Pakistan ever since Now 32 years later emerges another Dgang this time not a mafia syndicate but the coldblooded doctors terror gangThe involvement of these medical professionals is not an aberration The death of a suicidebomber doctor and the arrest of other medical professionals prove that successive governments at the Centre have chosen to look away from the core reality terrorism in Kashmir has never been about lack of development opportunities or infrastructure It is fundamentally a religious war jihad And this is not the first time that doctors professionals or government officers have been involved in terrorist activitiesFrom the very beginning of terrorism in the Valley a large section of the educated Muslim class was deeply involved They supported and enabled the terror network to grow and unleash violence against minorities Hindus Sikhs and anyone suspected of being proIndia In the early 1990s when Kashmiri Pandits were targeted it was often the good old neighbour a colleague or even a friend who supplied information about Hindu families to the terroristsTelecom engineer BK Ganjoo brutally killed in 1990 while hiding inside a drum at his home might have survived had his security not suddenly disappeared and had his neighbour not guided the killers to his hiding place Girja Tickoo might not have been gangraped for days and eventually killed on a saw machine if her own office colleagues had not been part of the plot The terror enablers were educated individuals who knew the victims personally yet they chose to betray themDoctors in particular have had a troubling history within Kashmirs terror narrative In the early years of militancy several cases emerged of medical professionals refusing to treat Hindu victims of terror attacks not out of fear but out of solidarity with the separatist causeDr Abdul Ahad Guru a wellknown surgeon in the 1980s was a strong supporter of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front JKLF He was known as a critic of the security forces and even acted as a channel of communication between the government and terrorists He is said to have played a role in securing the release of the daughter of the then Home Minister Mufti Sayeed in 1989One of the most disturbing examples was the Shopian case of 2009 Two women Asiya Jan and Neelofar Jan were found dead and initial postmortem reports by two doctors Bilal Ahmad and Nighat Shaheen alleged rape and murder by security forces The Valley erupted For 42 days life came to a haltWhen the CBI investigated it found that the women had drowned and had neither been raped nor murdered The doctors the investigation revealed had fabricated evidence tampered with biological samples and intentionally misled the public to inflame unrest Dr Nighat even used her own vaginal swab and passed it off as one of the victims samples When the bodies were exhumed it was confirmed that no sexual assault had occurred Fourteen years later in June 2023 the Jammu amp Kashmir administration finally dismissed the implicated doctors from service The CBI chargesheet included not only doctors but lawyers and civilians illustrating the depth of the conspiracyThere have been cases where the elites have been identified and duly punished The current Lt Governor Manoj Sinha did take strong steps in identifying the hidden sympathisers and instigators Some of these included Dr Syed Ghulam Jeelani Kashmir University Assistant Professor who was dismissed for links with separatist networks in 2021 Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather a Scientist at the SKIMS was dismissed in 2021 under terrorismrelated allegations In 2017 Professor Muhammad Ashraf Mir Assistant Professor Pulwama Degree College was arrested during violent protests A Deputy Superintendent of Jail Feroz Ahmad Lone was arrested in 2021 for facilitating terrorists inside jailThen there is the shocking case of Dr Nisar ul Hassan who was posted in the Medicines Department of the SMHS Hospital Srinagar and was also functioning as the president of the Doctors Association of Kashmir DAK He was dismissed by the Lt Governors administration on November 21 2023 along with three other officials for their terror links But this doctor was recruited by AlFalah University Faridabad Haryana and is said to be a part of the DGangThis pattern of professionals weaponising their stature and skills to serve extremist goals is not limited to isolated incidents Over the years numerous terror investigations have exposed a tightly woven nexus of politicians activists doctors lawyers teachers and even law enforcement officersThe idea that radicalisation is confined to the uneducated or economically vulnerable does not hold up to scrutiny The Valleys conflict has always had its most critical support from within the educated class whose influence and networks amplified its reachThe recent arrests of Kashmiri doctors planning attacks far from the Valley underscore a sobering reality Radicalisation in Kashmir is not a fringe phenomenon it is deeply institutional socially enabled and often silently endorsedThe Faridabad case is a reminder that the conflict in Kashmir cannot be understood through simplistic narratives of poverty or deprivation It is a complex deeply ideological battle and until the country recognises the extent to which radicalisation has penetrated even the most privileged segments of Kashmiri society the problem will remain painfully misunderstoodThe rot runs deep and radicalisation remains a stark and uncomfortable truthDeepika Bhan can be contacted at deepikabiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fairpoint-the-educated-faces-behind-kashmirs-terror-network-648917.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-car-explosion-mbbs-student-of-al-falah-university-arrested-from-bengals-dalkhola-648745.html Kolkata Nov 15 Following a joint operation along with the cops of West Bengal Police the sleuths of the National Investigation Agency NIA arrested an MBBS student of AlFalah University in Faridabad from Dalkhola in North Dinajpur district in West Bengal in connection with the car explosion near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi earlier this week insiders from the state police confirmed on Saturday morning The arrested medical student has been identified as Nisar Alam He and his family members have been settled in Punjabâs Ludhiana for quite some time However their ancestral house is still in DalkholaIt is learnt that he recently came to Dalkhola earlier this week along with his mother and sister to attend a family function The NIA sleuth tracked Alamâs mobile tower location at Dalkhola and following this the sleuths of the central Intelligence agency reached Dalkhola on Friday and finally arrested him on the same dayAfter the arrest Alam was first taken to the local Islampur Police Station After interrogating him at the police station for a couple of hours the accused was later shifted to Siliguri in the Darjeeling district As far as information available till Saturday morning the NIA sleuths might bring him to Delhi in transit remand later in the dayThe local people of Konal village in Dalkhola where the ancestral house of the accused is located told media persons that although the Alam family had shifted to Ludhiana quite some time back they were in touch with their relatives residing at the ancestral houseâAlam and his other family members used to come to Konal from time to time to meet their relatives We have found him to be an extremely wellmannered and softspoken youth We could never guess about his association with insurgency activities a resident of Konal told media persons on Saturday morningAlFalah University a private institution located about 27 km from the HaryanaDelhi border on Raga Road District Faridabad Dhauj has come under national spotlight over the past few days owing to shocking developments that include a massive recovery of explosives and the blast near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi that left 12 people dead dozens injured and shook the nationIn the past few days police teams have made multiple visits to the AlFalah University campus in Dhauj Faridabad questioning as many as 52 doctors as part of their investigation Authorities are trying to gather details about Dr Muzammil Shakeel Dr Shaheen Shahid and Dr Umar Mohammed â the trio suspected of operating a JaisheMohammed terror module IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-car-explosion-mbbs-student-of-al-falah-university-arrested-from-bengals-dalkhola-648745.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nmc-cancels-registrations-of-doctors-accused-in-delhi-blast-648783.html New Delhi Nov 15 The National Medical Council NMC has cancelled the registrations of three doctors linked to the car blast attack near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station barring them from practising until further orders The Delhi blast which occurred on November 10 killed 12 and injured several others sending shockwaves across the nationThe council released the directive in light of the FIR filed under UAPA Sections against Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Dr Adeel Ahmad Rather and Dr Muzamil Shakeel effective immediatelyWhile Muzamil Adeel and another suspect Dr Shaheen are currently in the custody of the JampK Police Muzaffar is thought to have escaped India around August this yearThey are believed to have connections to the Faridabad terror moduleAn order from Rajiv Sharma the NMC Secretary incharge mentioned an FIR filed against Ahmad Rather and Shakeel in Srinagar on October 19It stated that evidence gathered by investigating agencies indicated their involvement in the Red Fort terror blast caseSuch association or conduct is prima facie inconsistent with the standards of ethical propriety integrity and public trust expected of members of the medical profession and attracts the provisions of the Indian Medical Council Professional Conduct Etiquette and Ethics Regulations 2002 the order readThe Jammu amp Kashmir Medical Council has exercised its authority to cancel the registrations of the three doctors mentioned above instructing that their names be promptly removed from the Register of Medical Practitioners that is maintained by the councilConsequent upon such removal the said practitioners shall cease to be entitled to practise medicine or to hold any appointment as medical practitioners till further orders the order addedIt also mentioned that in view of the notifications dated November 13 2025 regarding cancellation of registration of the abovementioned doctors issued by the Jammu amp Kashmir Medical Council their names be removed from the Indian Medical Register IMR National Medical Register NMR with immediate effectIt has been reported though not yet confirmed that a similar directive has been issued concerning Dr Shaheen Saeed who was listed with the Uttar Pradesh Medical Council and she has also been promptly removed from the IMRNMR IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nmc-cancels-registrations-of-doctors-accused-in-delhi-blast-648783.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-security-forces-demolish-umars-house-in-kashmir-648474.html New Delhi Nov 14 Security forces have demolished the house of Dr Umar Mohammed in Pulwama Kashmir who triggered the car blast near Delhiâs iconic Red Fort A controlled explosion was used to destroy the house during an overnight operation The action comes amid a high alert and an intensified crackdown on terror modules linked to the Red Fort blastThe investigation into the November 10 explosion which left 12 people dead and injured several revealed that Umar a doctor at AlFalah University in Faridabad was driving the Hyundai i20 car that exploded near a traffic signal on Netaji Subhash Marg His presence in the vehicle was confirmed after DNA samples recovered from the blast site matched those collected from his motherNew CCTV footage has also emerged showing Dr Umar Mohammed driving an i20 car in Connaught Place the heart of Delhi nearly five hours before heading toward the Red Fort area where the blast ultimately occurredAccording to police sources Umar was seen driving the explosiveladen vehicle around Connaught Placeâs Outer Circle at approximately 205 pm He then moved toward Mayur Vihar and eventually proceeded to the Red Fort vicinityInvestigative agencies on Thursday found another vehicle a Maruti Brezza which was missing initially Officials are also examining why the terror module was using multiple cars The i20 exploded near the Red Fort while an EcoSport belonging to Dr Umar Mohammad was recovered in FaridabadSources have indicated that the module had been planning a series of car bombings but their plans were exposed before further attacks could be executedThe powerful explosion occurred at around 652 pm on November 10 sending shockwaves across the national capital and triggering immediate security responses The blast struck close to one of Indiaâs most iconic heritage sites raising serious concerns about a breach in the highsecurity zone surrounding the Red FortFollowing the incident the National Investigation Agency NIA formally took over the probe from the Delhi Police Special Cell NIA officials cordoned off the area and conducted detailed forensic examinations of the debris including explosive residues vehicle fragments and digital evidence to trace the entire network behind the attackOn Wednesday the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed that the incident be investigated with the âutmost urgencyâ to swiftly identify and bring all âperpetratorsâ and âsponsorsâ to justice The Cabinet observed two minutes of silence in honour of the innocent lives lost and described the November 10 blast as âa heinous terror incident perpetrated by antinational forcesâAdditionally on Thursday the Association of Indian Universities AIU suspended the membership of AlFalah University in Faridabad Haryana with immediate effectThe demolition of Umars house in Kashmir is aimed at sending a message to those backing terrorist activities Earlier similar action was carried out against those involved in the Pahalgam terror attack case IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-security-forces-demolish-umars-house-in-kashmir-648474.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ib-flags-major-shift-in-terror-tactics-isi-channeling-kashmir-youth-into-countrywide-modules-648487.html New Delhi Nov 14 Investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast case points to a strong Jammu and Kashmir link Maulvi Irfan Ahmed a resident of Jammu and Kashmir oversaw the Faridabad module which is linked to the Delhi blast caseCar bomber Dr Umar Nabi too was a resident of PulwamaIntelligence agencies said that this suggests a clear shift in the manner JaisheMohammad JeM proposes to operate in IndiaEarlier terror groups based outside Pakistan sought to recruit with the intention that their operatives would carry out attacks in Jammu and KashmirHowever now the new pattern emerging suggests that terror groups want to recruit from Jammu and Kashmir and deploy them in the rest of the countryWhen the ISI created terror groups such as The Resistance Front TRF and Hizbul Mujahideen the intention was to have homegrown groupsThe idea was to portray to the world that it was the locals of Kashmir who wanted the Union Territory liberated from IndiaThe Hizbul Mujahideen which was a homegrown outfit controlled by the ISI was wiped out in Jammu and Kashmir by the security agenciesIt all began with the elimination of Burhan Wani following which the security forces killed all the top commanders of the outfit This led to the creation of TRF which mostly recruits from Jammu and KashmirHowever the Indian armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attacksFollowing this TRF vanished from the picture Since then the ISI has tried hard to raise a homegrown outfit in Jammu and Kashmir but failed to find the desired successThe Delhi blast shows a pattern shift and the JeM has been recruiting people from Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks in other parts of the countryThe JeM which created the Faridabad module was in the process of recruiting more from Jammu and Kashmir for the other modules across the countryOfficials said that the ISI is clear that it wants locals from Jammu and Kashmir to be part of these modules and carry out attacks across the countryOne of the main intentions is to separate the Kashmiris from the rest of the countryFollowing the Pahalgam attack a divide was almost created between Kashmir and the rest of India There were hateful messages that were posted against the Kashmiris This is what the ISI intends to continue playing out so that the local Kashmiris feel alienated and they will move towards the ISIs agendaPost the abrogation of Article 370 a lot has changed in Jammu and KashmirThe locals witnessed peace after a long time and this led to a tourism boom This benefited the locals a lotAn official explained that this shift is something that the ISI could not digestMoreover this was hurting their agenda as the youth who normally pelted stones moved away and began focusing on their livelihoodThe ISI and JeM launched a drive whereby they would pick people from Jammu and Kashmir to carry out attacks in the countryIt also tasked the JamaateIslami with identifying people to execute this task The Intelligence Bureau has flagged this ploy of the terror outfit leading to nearly 500 raids in Jammu and Kashmir over the last couple of daysAn Intelligence Bureau official said that it is necessary to pick out the select few who still back the ISI and this needs to be done urgently to avoid the problem from spreading furtherRaids are ongoing in several locations relating to the Jamaat which is a banned entity in IndiaThe agencies are focused on the members of the Jamaat and also those linked with the JaisheMohammadThe scanner is also on those persons who were behind pasting the posters of the JeM in Jammu and KashmirIt clearly indicated that the ISI with the help of the Jamaat has launched a massive drive to recruit locals to be part of the many modules of the JeM across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ib-flags-major-shift-in-terror-tactics-isi-channeling-kashmir-youth-into-countrywide-modules-648487.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bangladesh-on-edge-salafist-groups-unite-raising-fears-of-impending-coup-648514.html New Delhi Nov 14 Bangladesh is witnessing a dangerous trend where more Islamist outfits are coming together to press for the imposition of harsher laws in the country Protests erupted after the Muhammad Yunusled interim government rolled back its recruitment of music and physical training teachers to government primary schoolsSeveral hardline Islamist groups have come together to protest against this move as they call the recruitment to such posts as unIslamicOfficials say that the decision by the Yunus administration to lift the ban on the Jamaat is backfiring Yunus completely misread the situation and gave too much leeway to the Jamaat officials sayIt is a wellknown fact that the Jamaat is a completely ISIcontrolled unit Now the dangerous trend is that several radical organisations such as the HefazateIslam are joining hands with the Jamaat to seek imposition of radical Islamic laws in the countrySince the ouster of Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh has descended into chaos The radical Islamic groups have taken complete control and to make matters worse they are being played by the ISIIt was at the behest of these outfits that Yunus opened the doors for Pakistan In doing so he ended up granting access to the seas while also relaxing visa norms for PakistanisBangladesh watchers say that there is an Islamist counterrevolution that is taking place in the countryOn the face of it the situation looks impossible to fix as of now If not fixed then the situation in Bangladesh would redraw the political map in South AsiaOfficials say that what one is witnessing in Bangladesh is not some knee jerk reaction Like the coup of August 2024 this one too is a wellplanned conspiracyThe ISI is backing such conspiracies by encouraging groups such as the Hefazat and Jamaat While these outfits would try and erase democracy the ISI has tasked terror groups such as the HarkatulJIhadi Islami HuJI and JamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh JuMB to carry out strikes in India The idea of the ISI is to make the country so volatile that the problem spills into IndiaThere is a form of radical Islam that is being imposed both on the political and security front The terror groups are planning large scale infiltrations into India with the intention of carrying out attacksOn the political front there is unleashing of violence against the minorities Temples have been attacked in large numbers and all these are taking place in a planned and coordinated mannerFurther scores of social media accounts have been created to spew venom against India and also the minorities in BangladeshMany posts call for the elimination of infidels There are also calls to impose the Sharia law in the country Further messages to carry out beheadings in an Islamic State or Hamas fashion have flooded the InternetIndian agencies say that once Hasina was out of the country the ISI was quick to ensure close coordination between the Salafist organisations in Bangladesh and Pakistan These are the ones who are leading the Islamist coup in the country officials saidThe ploy is to go the Iran way whereby Bangladesh would be headed by a supreme leader Further the Indian agencies have picked up information that over 8000 youth are being trained in several places in the country to be part of the Islamic Revolutionary Army IRAThis would be on the lines of Iranâs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC Indian officials sayThe Intelligence agencies say that as of now there is not much hope for the country unless there is some intervention For Bangladesh to bounce back to normal it is not just important to hold elections but it is equally necessary that Pakistan is not allowed to meddle IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bangladesh-on-edge-salafist-groups-unite-raising-fears-of-impending-coup-648514.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-police-attaches-residential-house-of-separatist-living-in-pok-648679.html Srinagar Nov 14 The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday attached the residential house of a separatist in Pulwama district who is currently in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir PoK A police statement has said that Awantipora police on Friday attached a residential house along with four marlas of land falling under Survey No 4008 belonging to separatist of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League namely Mohd Yaqoob Sheikh the son of Abdul Salam Sheikh and a resident of Namblabal area of Pampore who is presently residing in PoKThe attachment has been carried out on the orders of the Pulwama Court of Additional Sessions Special Designated Court under NIA Act This action has been taken in connection with case FIR No 242024 registered at Pampore police station under Sections 121 amp 121A of the IPC and 10 13 of the ULAP Act the statement addedThe property attachment carried out after due legal approval marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to dismantle secessionist networks and curb unlawful activities posing a threat to national securityThe Jammu and Kashmir Police reiterate their firm commitment to taking strict action against individuals and entities involved in activities detrimental to the sovereignty integrity and peace of the region the statement saidThe Jammu and Kashmir Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their overground workers and sympathisersThese antiterrorist operations have been further sped up after the Delhi terror blast in which a local doctor Dr Umar Nabi of Pulwama district was killedThirteen innocent civilians were killed and 10 others injured in that car blast which occurred outside the Red Fort in DelhiThe blast following the busting of a terror module by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Haryana Police in Faridabad areaThree doctors were arrested during the busting of the terror module while Dr Umar Nabi was evading arrestAfter the blast the DNA of the slain doctor was matched with that of his mother to confirm his exact identityIn the early morning hours of Friday security forces demolished the house of Dr Umar Nabi in Koil village of Pulwama district after safely evacuating all other members of the family IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-police-attaches-residential-house-of-separatist-living-in-pok-648679.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/aiu-suspends-al-falah-universitys-membership-following-terror-probe-links-648457.html New Delhi Nov 13 The Association of Indian Universities AIU has suspended the membership of AlFalah University in Faridabad Haryana with immediate effect on Thursday The action taken via an official letter dated November 13 2025 follows the institutions intense scrutiny amid the terror probe into the deadly Red Fort car blast in Delhi on November 10Citing its bylaws the AIU stated that the decision was based on media reports indicating that the university does not appear to be in good standingThe university was thrust into the national spotlight after it was revealed that Dr Umar Un Nabi the primary suspect in the November 10 blast was associated with this college along with other accused Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen SayeedAs a result of the suspension AlFalah University is now prohibited from using the AIU name or logo in any of its activities and has been instructed to remove the logo from its official website forthwithâFurther it is informed that AlFalah University Faridabad Haryana is not authorised to use the name or logo of AIU in any of its activities and the AIU logo must be removed from the universityâs official website forthwithâ the letter saidEarlier in the day the Bengalurubased National Assessment and Accreditation Council NAAC issued a show cause notice to the AlFalah School of Engineering and Technology Fatehpur for falsely claiming and publicising that the colleges run by the University are NAAC accreditedAlFalah University a private institution located about 27 km from the HaryanaDelhi border on Raga Road District Faridabad Dhauj has come under national spotlight over the past few days owing to shocking developments that include a massive recovery of explosives and the blast near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi that left 12 people dead dozens injured and shook the nation IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/aiu-suspends-al-falah-universitys-membership-following-terror-probe-links-648457.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-police-raid-13-locations-in-kashmir-in-connection-with-delhi-blast-648315.html Srinagar Nov 13 The CounterIntelligence Wing Kashmir CIK of JampK Police on Thursday raided 13 locations across the Valley in connection with the Delhi terror blast Officials said that simultaneous raids are being carried out against the banned JamaateIslami JeI organisation in different parts of Kashmir after the Delhi blast in which a local doctor Mohd Umar was involved He belonged to the Pulwama districtMeanwhile the DNA of the mother has matched with Dr Mohd Umar confirming his identityHe was on the run after the JampK Police in coordination with the Haryana Police busted a terror module in Faridabad Dr Mohd Umar escaped arrest after his terror associates Dr Adil of Kulgam district and Dr Muzammil Ganai of his native village Koil in Pulwama district were arrestedA woman doctor from Lucknow Dr Shaheen Shahid also working with Dr Mohd Umar and others in AlFalah Medical College in Faridabad was arrested after an assault rifle was recovered from her carLucknow police on Wednesday detained her brother for questioningDr Adil was caught after CCTV footage showed him putting up posters of the terror outfit JaisheMohammad JeM One AK47 rifle was recovered from Aadilâs locker in the Government Medical College Anantnag where he had left his job in October 2024His disclosure led to the arrest of Dr Muzammil Ganai also working at AlFalah Medical College Over 2900 kg of ammonium nitrate were recovered from Muzamil by the JampK Police in FaridabadThe Union Home Ministry MHA has handed over the investigation of the Delhi terror blast to the NIAThe worrying discovery of white collar terrorism involving professionals like doctors has added a new dimension to terrorist activities in Jammu and KashmirThe busting of the terror module run by doctors has vindicated the decision of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha who has terminated many government employees for terror links in the UTIronically the LGs decision to terminate the services of government employees with terror links had been criticised by various political parties including the National Conference NC presently in power in the union territory IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-police-raid-13-locations-in-kashmir-in-connection-with-delhi-blast-648315.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/punish-delhi-blast-perpetrators-say-children-of-victim-mohsin-648327.html New Delhi Nov 13 The children of Mohsin a resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh who was killed in a car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort on Monday have urged the authorities to punish those responsible for the tragedy on Thursday IANS spoke to Mohsins family who recounted the heartbreaking incident and demanded strict action against the culpritsSpeaking to IANS Mohsins son said Punish those who are responsibleHis daughter echoed the sentiment saying I just want to say that whoever is responsible should be punishedMohsins brotherinlaw shared the familys anguish I was in Ahmedabad when I heard about the blast Early this morning around 5 am I was informed that the postmortem examination had been completed Mohsins sons are very young The family was living in a rented house in Delhi The government has made announcements but we have not received any help so farMohsins younger brother Nadim added He was around 35â36 years old and died instantly in the blast We searched for him for hours but found no clue His name was not even on the initial list of victims He used to drive an erickshaw to support his family He is survived by two children and his wife They live in a rented house and we havent received any assistance from the government His entire body was burnt only his face was recognisableMohsins sisterinlaw recalled the tense hours after the explosion After several attempts an officer finally answered his phone and said he was at the Red Fort police station Thats when we feared he might have been caught in the blast We were then told to go to LNJP Hospital but security was tight and no one was giving us any information We were only told to wait patientlyMohsin had moved to Delhi two years ago with his wife Sultana and their two children to earn a living as an erickshaw driver Following his death his body was taken back to his hometown in Meerut for the last ritesOn Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital in Delhi to meet the survivors of the Red Fort blast He assured that those behind the conspiracy would be brought to justiceIn a post on X PM Modi wrote Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi Praying for everyones quick recovery Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/punish-delhi-blast-perpetrators-say-children-of-victim-mohsin-648327.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/faridabad-jem-units-plot-multiple-coordinated-blasts-ayodhya-target-among-plans-648332.html New Delhi Nov 13 Fresh details emerging from the investigations into the Delhi Red Fort blast clearly point towards a major plot that was in the making Investigators can now confirm that the JaisheMohammads Faridabad terror module had planned not only to carry out a series of blasts but also to hold a major recruitment driveAn official said that the plan was to build one of the biggest terror modules which would spread across the length and breadth of the countryIn the first phase the JeM sought to target major cities in North India Further they wanted to expand towards Maharashtra the Northeast and then South India officials saidThe Telegram chats of the accused showed the outfits expansion plansThe accused discussed carrying out at least six coordinated blasts in many parts of North India This also included a major blast outside the Ram Mandir in AyodhyaThe first target was however Delhi since the terror group wanted to challenge the security agenciesBy hitting the national capital the message the JeM wanted to send was that it is capable of carrying out an attack anywhere and would succeed even if the security was tightThe terror group sought to convey a message that they are hitting the Ram Mandir to avenge the demolition of the Babri MasjidThe Ayodhya issue has been a major tool for several terror groups over the years to recruit youth This time around too the intention was the sameThe remaining four planned blasts were meant to show the outfits strength and create panic Further the terror group also wanted to avenge the losses it faced during Operation Sindoor The JeM was one of the worst hit during this operationAn Intelligence Bureau official said that such attacks were not just meant to send a message in India so that the youth would be impressed and join the group This was also meant to send a message in Pakistan where the JeM is finding it hard to recruit peopleAfter Operation Sindoor many have stayed away from the group making it hard for the JeM to operateDuring the first phase of the campaign the JeM pieced together a module in Faridabad Once the manpower was in place they found places in Nuh Haryana to source the ammonium nitrateAfter this was done the plan was discussed both in person and through Telegram channelsOnce the locations were fixed the module began preparing the explosivesIn the final phase the explosives were distributed among the operativesDuring the course of the execution the dates were changed several times The initial plan was to execute the attacks on August 15 This plan was changed and then they decided to carry out attacks on December 6Another chat transcript suggested that if the December 6 date does not go through then they would carry out the coordinated operations on January 26However the busting of the Faridabad module led to panic and the blast took place prematurely according to investigatorsSources said that a similar plan was in place for the rest of the country They were in the process of creating similar modules and executing blasts in the rest of the countryThe module members were told that they would move towards other parts of the country once the first plan relating to North India was executed IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/faridabad-jem-units-plot-multiple-coordinated-blasts-ayodhya-target-among-plans-648332.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/online-radicalisation-without-recruitment-umar-nabis-case-signals-new-challenge-for-security-agencies-648344.html New Delhi Nov 13 India is witnessing a major shift when it comes to dealing with acts of terror Online radicalisation and the joining of terror groups voluntarily without being coaxed is a matter of grave concern Dr Umar Nabiâs case is a classic example of this Nabi who had carried out the blast near the Red Fort was not coaxed by anyone to join the JaisheMohammed Investigators say that he was part of several online channels of the terror group since 2018Intelligence Bureau officials say that between 2018 and 2023 he would not converse with these groups Instead he would follow the content and not even comment He was not into discussing what he read about with anyone and stayed to himself and went about his workHowever in 2023 he decided on his own that he would join the JaisheMohammed and carry out acts of terror He then decided to form a small group with whom he could discuss his plans Over the next couple of months Nabi created 15 Telegram channels and invited a select few peopleHe began by discussing the message of Masood Azhar the chief of the JaisheMohammed He would explain to the other members the importance of Azharâs work and why backing the JaisheMohammed is important Owing to his online skills he was able to dodge the agenciesHe used virtual numbers that were procured through VPN and VoIP applications that were registered in Nepal and Turkey Once the members were in and the network set he invited top JaisheMohammed members from Afghanistan to discuss his plan further He also had members from Turkey to suggest ideas and give guidance In the runup to the formation of the Faridabad module all the members part of this group had two handlers one from Afghanistan and the other from TurkeyInvestigators have learnt that his behaviour and approach changed completely from 2023 onwards He had become more determined and felt that indoctrination was not enough but it was necessary to carry out major attacks in the countryAn official said that the manner in which Umar Nabi functioned was more or less like a lone wolf He was the one who joined these online radical channels He recruited himself and was not reached out to by anyone This is an increasingly dangerous trend as such persons are hard to track They act alone and to the outside world look normalThe suspicion of such persons while they are going about their work is nil While this works for terror groups like a charm it is a nightmare for the security agencies The very fact that Nabi managed to keep everything under wraps between 2018 and 2025 itself suggests how dangerous such operatives are for national securityThere could be many such persons across the country who are loneacting terrorists Such persons are not part of organised networks and are motivated digitally They have no expectations from the terror group that they owe their allegiance to Instead they are willing to do everything and even act on their own Officials say that such persons are the biggest assets for terror groupsThis is a huge challenge for the security agencies going ahead Officials say that persons like Nabi ought to be made into a case study to understand the gravity of the situation and how to deal with this problem Based on this officials say that they would need to devise a new strategy which should also be evolving in nature if such threats are to be countered IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/online-radicalisation-without-recruitment-umar-nabis-case-signals-new-challenge-for-security-agencies-648344.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/tumakuru-man-grilled-by-karnataka-police-in-delhi-blast-case-648375.html Bengaluru Nov 13 The police grilled a man whom they said was a former terrorist for more than two hours in Karnatakas Tumakuru on Thursday in connection with the November 10 car blast in Delhi which claimed 12 lives According to police the former terrorist Mujahid was questioned by Additional SP Purushottam at the Tilaknagar police stationAfter questioning the police released him Mujahid faced charges of organising a meeting for a terror organisation He was arrested by the National Investigation Agency NIA earlier and sent to Tihar Jail in Delhi He had come out after being in prison for six years police saidHe is now residing at PS Colony in Tumakuru police saidThe police further stated that he was grilled in connection with the Delhi blasts and only after it was confirmed that he had no role to play in the terror act he was releasedFurther details were awaitedAt present the Karnataka NIA team is on high alertIt is suspected that the main planner or mastermind of the Delhi blast might have links or connections in Bengaluru The NIA officers who are already questioning some suspects in custody are now trying to find out whether there is any evidence or information connecting the Bengaluru network to the blastNIA teams in Karnataka have become actively involved in the investigation to uncover any possible link between the Delhi blast and individuals or activities in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka said sources hereThe authorities are also suspecting the link between this case and Abdur Rahman aka Dr Brave who was arrested in Karnatakas Bengaluru on August 17 2020As a student of MBBS at Bangalore Medical College and a resident of Basavanagudi in Bengaluru Dr Brave got radicalised listening to the online lectures of hardline Islamic preachers including âAnwar Awlakiâ Subsequently he came into contact with other radicalised youth and travelled to Syria in December 2013 and participated in various terrorist activities of ISISOn returning to India he continued to remain closely associated with the ideology of ISIS and was in regular contact with the terror elements of ISIS in India and abroad Utilising his knowledge of Ophthalmic Lasers and Medical Science he made efforts to develop applications for medical and military equipment of ISIS He was contacting ISIS ideology promoter Jahanzaib Sami through a messaging platform named Threema The NIA had investigated the case of the Islamic State Khorasan Province registered at New Delhi under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/tumakuru-man-grilled-by-karnataka-police-in-delhi-blast-case-648375.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-over-36-picked-up-for-questioning-in-kashmir-648389.html Srinagar Nov 13 Intensifying crackdown on suspects across Kashmir Valley in the aftermath of the Delhi terror blast the JampK Police have picked up over three dozen people for questioning Officials said some of these people are government employees and have been picked up in Srinagar Sopore Baramulla Anantnag Kulgam and Shopian districtsThe Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified surveillance and checking across the Valley and new âNakasâ Checkposts have come up in various districtsThe CounterIntelligence Kashmir CIK wing of the JampK Police carried out raids at 13 locations earlier in the day in connection with the Delhi terror blastThe surfacing of the white collar terror module operated by Kashmiri doctors has added another dimension to antiterrorist operations since without âactionable intelligence action against people otherwise engaged in normal activities of life becomes impossible for the security forcesThis is also proved by the fact that the Faridabad terror module was unearthed after the arrest of two overground workers OGWs of terror outfits It was the sustained interrogation of these two arrested OGWs that led to the subsequent arrest of Dr Adil Rather of Qazigund and later to the unearthing of the entire terror moduleWhat is worrisome is that some professionals whose services were terminated in Jammu and Kashmir for terror links could have found subsequent appointment in institutions outside the union territory without their antecedents being verified by the new employersThe discovery of otherwise welltodo professionals like doctors involved in terrorism has shocked genuine local professionals in and outside the UT as they fear facing hardships due to the antinational activities of others chasing the same professionsJampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has assured that no innocent will be put to trouble while nobody with terror links will be sparedThe unearthing of white collar terror module has vindicated the Lt Governor Manoj Sinhaâs decision to terminate the services of rogue government employees who are found to have terror linksLocal political parties including the ruling National Conference have been critical of the Lt Governorâs decisions to come down heavily on the government employees with terror links IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-over-36-picked-up-for-questioning-in-kashmir-648389.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/red-fort-blast-all-political-parties-should-speak-in-one-united-voice-says-karnataka-bjp-648418.html Shivamogga Karnataka Nov 13 Karnataka BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra said on Thursday that at a time of national crisis like a bomb blast all political parties should stand united without playing politics Speaking to the media Vijayendra said When terrorist organisations act in such a heinous manner our foremost duty should be to stand united as Indians and avoid issuing conflicting political statements Rahul Gandhi despite being the Leader of the Opposition has not yet responded to this terror attack in Delhi On the other hand senior Congress leaders are speaking recklessly he remarkedHe alleged that a conspiracy and political manipulation are underway to link the incident with the Bihar electionsThis is not just foolishness on the part of the Congress it amounts to an act of betrayal against the nation Vijayendra chargedHe urged senior Congress leaders and political leaders across the country to set aside differences and think collectively in such a sensitive timeReferring to the incident Vijayendra said A car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi the other day has been identified as a terrorist attack Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately visited the site and the next day Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the hospitals where the victims are being treated It has now come to light that key locations such as Parliament House the BJP headquarters the Air Force office and the Army establishment were on the terrorists target list he saidSugarcane growers are in deep distress and have been protesting continuously for a month I myself participated in an overnight protest in Belagavi district Though the Chief Minister held a meeting the situation remains unresolved The agitation is intensifying in districts like Bidar and Bagalkot he addedVijayendra demanded that the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah set aside internal party conflicts and take firm decisions to safeguard farmers interestsHe also urged the state government to send district incharge Ministers to the affected areas to address the crisisThe foolish Congress party should take a hard look at its own history since Independence Vijayendra said sarcasticallySenior Congress leaders should reflect on how many times they should have worn bangles in shame In fact your party should start a bangle factory he quipped implying cowardiceHe also reminded that countless soldiers and Indians have sacrificed their lives fighting terrorism while Congress leaders continue to engage in irresponsible politics IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/red-fort-blast-all-political-parties-should-speak-in-one-united-voice-says-karnataka-bjp-648418.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jems-doctor-module-chose-delhi-to-showcase-its-return-say-officials-648205.html New Delhi Nov 12 Investigators probing the Delhi blast case have learnt that the Faridabad module had planned a series of blasts across the country but their first target was always Delhi Delhi was chosen as the first target by the JaisheMohammadrun Faridabad module to send out a strong message to the security agenciesThe terror group wanted to make a big announcement and also showcase their ability to strike in the national capitalSuch attacks the intelligence agencies said make a terror group stronger and this is used as a major recruitment toolWhile the attack did kill eight people the terror group had however not intended for it to happen this wayThe bomber was possibly told to ram the explosiveladen vehicle into the Red Fort However he panicked and detonated the explosives in the traffic following the busting of the Faridabad module an official notedInvestigations showed that the attack was immaculately plannedIt was probably planned over the last four to five monthsHowever it was not a module that came up overnight The radicalisation of the doctors had been taking place for a longThe radicalisation wing was not based in Jammu and Kashmir It chose the people from Uttar Pradesh This was an intentional ploy as these persons were aware that the security agencies radar in Jammu and Kashmir is exceptionally highThe probe further revealed that the attackers were in touch with their Afghanistanbased handlers These handlers are part of the JaisheMohammad JeM cells that have been active in Afghanistan since 2021The JeM clearly had a very different strategy in this module It has chosen highly educated persons to be part of the module and also to execute terror attacks This is because the radar of the agencies on such persons especially doctors is lowerDr Shaheen Saeed who was arrested for being part of this module would visit Jammu and Kashmir numerous times Over there she met with Maulvi Irfan Ahmed on several occasions Through her he had managed to recruit the others who were part of the moduleShe used her profession as a tool to escape scrutiny from security agenciesFurther the JeM wanted intelligent persons to be part of the module Not only do such persons manage to avoid detection but they also contribute more to the moduleMoreover when educated persons are tasked with radicalisation they have a good convincing power This also helps boost recruitment an official pointed outIntelligence Bureau officials said that it is clear that this module wanted to target major citiesThey however wanted to target Delhi first because it not only sends a message but also spreads panicMeanwhile the investigating agencies are looking for more cars procured by the accusedThe police say that it is important to track these vehicles as they were clearly procured to carry out such vehicleladen explosions in other parts of the countryFurther the police during the probe also learnt that the original plan was to carry out a bomb attack during Diwali However the plan was aborted as there was too much security in place an official saidNow investigators suspect that after the Diwali plan was aborted the accused persons had planned an attack on the Red Fort on January 26 However after the Faridabad module was busted the bomber Umar Nabi panicked and prematurely detonated the car IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jems-doctor-module-chose-delhi-to-showcase-its-return-say-officials-648205.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/no-connection-with-them-al-falah-university-on-doctor-terror-module-delhi-blast-648206.html Faridabad Nov 12 The management of Al Falah University in Haryanas Faridabad which has come under scrutiny after doctors associated with it were named as key suspects in the recent Delhi blast has expressed anguish over the unfortunate developments and strongly condemned them In an official statement ViceChancellor Prof Dr Bhupinder Kaur Anand said Our University has been conducting various academic and professional courses and has been training undergraduate MBBS students since 2019 The doctors trained and graduated from our institution are presently serving in reputed hospitals institutions and organisations across India and abroad holding responsible and distinguished positionsThe ViceChancellor clarified that the university maintains only a professional relationship with the doctors under investigationWe are deeply saddened and anguished by the unfortunate developments that took place and condemn the same Our thoughts and prayers are with all the innocent people affected by these distressing events the statement readAl Falah University came into focus after two of its doctors Dr Muzammil and Dr Shaheed were arrested in connection with the seizure of 2900 kg of explosivesDr Mohammad Umar the main suspect in the blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station that killed at least eight people was also associated with the universitySecurity agencies have been scanning the university campus over the past few days questioning more than 52 individuals linked to the institution as part of their ongoing investigationWe have also learnt that two of our doctors have been detained by the investigating agencies We wish to make it clear that the University has no connection with the said persons apart from them working in their official capacities with the University the statement saidThe ViceChancellor also condemned what she described as baseless reports being circulated to tarnish the universitys imageThe University also notes with deep concern that certain online platforms are circulating baseless and misleading stories with the clear intent of maligning the reputation and goodwill of the University We strongly condemn and categorically deny all such false and defamatory allegations the statement saidIt is hereby clarified that no such chemical or material as is being alleged by certain platforms is being used stored or handled within the University premises University laboratories are used solely and exclusively for the academic and training requirements of MBBS students and other authorised courses Every laboratory activity is carried out in strict adherence to established safety protocols statutory norms and ethical standards mandated by the regulatory authorities the statement further addedAppealing for responsible reporting the university said We also urge all organisations and individuals to act responsibly and verify through official channels before making or sharing any statements concerning the University IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/no-connection-with-them-al-falah-university-on-doctor-terror-module-delhi-blast-648206.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-dismantles-jaish-module-linked-to-delhi-blast-foils-major-terror-plot-648224.html New Delhi Nov 12 India has delivered a strong message against terrorism with a swift counteraction that dismantled a JaisheMohammed JeM module linked to the November 10 explosion near Delhiâs Red Fort The decisive crackdown has exposed a major terror conspiracy spanning Delhi Haryana and Jammu amp Kashmir leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of nearly 3000 kg of explosivesAccording to officials the investigation into the Red Fort blast traced its roots to an FIR registered on October 19 in Srinagarâs Nowgam Police Post after objectionable posters surfaced in the areaDuring the course of the investigation Maulvi Irfan Ahmad Waghe was arrested from South Kashmirâs Shopian and Zameer Ahmad from Wakura Ganderbal between October 2027The probe expanded rapidly with the arrest of Dr Adeel from Saharanpur on November 5 followed by the seizure of an AK56 rifle and ammunition from Anantnag Hospital on November 7Notably on the next day security agencies made further recoveries of guns pistols and explosives on November 8 from AlFalah Medical College in FaridabadDuring interrogation information surfaced about other individuals involved in this module leading to the arrest of Dr Muzzammil from AlFalah Medical CollegeBased on these leads several more arrests were made and a large cache of arms and explosives was recoveredKey breakthroughs came on November 9 and 10 when security agencies arrested Madarasi from Faridabad and recovered 2563 kg of explosives from the house of Hafeez Mohammad Ishtiyaq the Imam of AlFalah Mosque in Dhera ColonyAn additional 358 kg of explosive material detonators and timers were seized bringing the total haul to nearly 3000 kgOne of the members of the group Dr Umar who was working at AlFalah Medical College managed to escape after the agencies intensified their crackdownCCTV footage confirmed that Dr Umar was driving the car that exploded near the Red Fort Sources said the explosives used matched those seized in Faridabad suggesting the blast was connected to the same terror moduleâDr Umarâs panic and desperation following the agenciesâ successful crackdown appear to have triggered the Red Fort blastâ sources saidWhether the explosion was deliberate or accidental is still âunder investigationâFollowing the blast at 655 pm on November 10 Union Home Minister Amit Shah immediately reviewed the situation visiting the injured at LNJP Hospital and the blast site the same nightThe NSG NIA and forensic teams were dispatched promptlyOn November 11 the NIA formally took over the case to probe the moduleâs funding and wider networkAccording to the officials the operation has thwarted a major terror attack reinforcing Indiaâs resolve to combat terrorism with speed precision and zero tolerance IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-dismantles-jaish-module-linked-to-delhi-blast-foils-major-terror-plot-648224.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/us-congresswoman-extends-condolences-over-delhi-blast-says-closely-monitoring-situation-648152.html Washington Nov 12 US Congress member Sydney KamlagerDove has extended her condolences to the victims of the blast near Red Fort in Delhi saying her heart goes out to all those affected In a statement to IANS on Tuesday local time KamlagerDove said My heart goes out to all those affected by the explosion at Delhis Red Fort and I extend my sincerest condolences to those who lost loved onesThe Democratic Congresswoman from California also added that she is monitoring the situation and the ongoing investigationsI will continue to closely monitor developments as law enforcement investigates and more details emerge she told IANSAt least eight people were killed and 20 were injured when a car exploded near the Red Fort on Monday evening Indian timeThe US State Department had also said that its closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to provide consular assistanceIn an exclusive response to IANS a State Department Spokesperson said We are aware of the explosion near Red Fort in Delhi We are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to provide consular assistanceIn a separate post on X the State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs wrote Our hearts are with those affected by the terrible explosion in New Delhi We continue to closely monitor the situation Our sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones Praying for the speedy recovery of those injuredThe blast took place in a Hyundai i20 car at 652 pm on Monday near the Red Fort Metro Station leaving mangled bodies and damaged cars scattered in the busy areaThis incident also came after police busted a terror module linked to JaisheMohammad JeM and Ansar GhazwatulHind terror outfits in Faridabad and seized 2900 kg of explosives and a huge cache of arms and ammunitionPolice also announced that over the past few days they have arrested two JampK doctors Adil Ahmad Rather and Muzammil who were linked to these terror outfits which according to the sources panicked the module and led to the blastInvestigators believe the blast may have occurred after one of the suspects Dr Umar Mohhamad panicked while transporting the explosives sources saidPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured that our investigative agencies will get to the bottom of this conspiracyAll those responsible will be brought to justice he addedOn Tuesday Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting with senior officials and instructed them to hunt down each and every culprit behind this incidentChaired review meetings on the Delhi car blast with the senior officials Instructed them to hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident Everyone involved in this act will face the full wrath of our agencies Shah posted on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/us-congresswoman-extends-condolences-over-delhi-blast-says-closely-monitoring-situation-648152.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-forms-special-10-member-team-to-investigate-delhi-blast-648173.html New Delhi Nov 12 The National Investigation Agency NIA has formed a special team of 10 officers to investigate the blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station The 10member special team will be led by NIA ADG Vijay Sakhare and will include an IG two DIGs three SPs and the rest DSPlevel officers sources said on WednesdayThis comes a day after the Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the NIAThe blast occurred on the evening of November 10 when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhiAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah has also directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnedHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-forms-special-10-member-team-to-investigate-delhi-blast-648173.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/preliminary-probe-suggests-red-fort-blast-was-hurried-move-after-module-bust-in-faridabad-647946.html New Delhi Nov 11 The preliminary investigation into the car explosion outside Delhis Red Fort suggests that it could be an act of terror Investigators have confirmed that a Hyundai i20 car was packed with explosives and it was deliberately detonated near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station At least nine people were killed and over 30 were injured in the attack Investigations suggest that it was a suicide attack and there could be a link to the Faridabad module which was busted by the Jammu and Kashmir policeForensic officials who were present at the spot have learnt that a highend explosive had been used They suspect that the car was laden with both ammonium nitrate and RDXOfficials say that car ownership has changed multiple times This is a classic modus operandi that terrorists use to choose a vehicle for SVBIED suicide vehicleborne improvised explosive device attacksOfficials say that nothing is being ruled out at the moment while adding that all angles point towards an act of terror Sources say that the car in question was purchased by one Tariq a resident of Pulwama Jammu and Kashmir His links to the Faridabad module are under investigation the police addedThe police say that the car blew up at around 652 pm This triggered a fire that engulfed the vehicles that were nearby Officials say that investigations point towards the involvement of the Faridabad moduleThis module is suspected to have played a major role in supplying the explosives and also planning the attack The police also suspect that one Dr Umar Mohammad who was part of the Faridabad module was present in the car at the time of the explosionA DNA test would help the investigators ascertain who was present in the car at the time of the blast The agencies have been on the trail of Mohammad for several days now He had been on the run and the police say that he was clearly linked to the Faridabad module Mohammad was an active member of the module and was involved in terror funding and the smuggling of arms and ammunitionThe trail of ownership is also crucial to the probe Investigations have found that the car was first registered in the name of Mohammad Salman He then sold it one Nadeem who then handed over the vehicle to a car dealer in Faridabad The car was then sold to Tariq before it finally landed up in the hands of Dr Umar Mohammad Tariq is currently being questioned by the policeDuring the probe the police also learnt that the car had been parked near the Red Fort for nearly three hours before it was driven out The car was driven out at a time when there was heavy traffic and the attackers intended to cause huge damage by detonating the explosives It is however unclear if the car was meant to explode when it was parked or if the attackers drove it out in panic after the Faridabad module was bustedHowever an official part of the probe agency said that all angles currently suggest that it was a Fedayeen attack He however added that the attack was carried out in haste and may not have gone as per the intended planSources however add that given the nature of the explosion the car was laden with a lot of explosives The blast took place days after the arrest of one Dr Muzzamil Shakeel from whom the police recovered 2900 kilograms of explosive materialsAfter busting the module the police learnt that it was being operated by both the JaisheMohammad and Ansar Ghazwatul Hind AGH which is linked to AlQaeda The police suspect that the blast was orchestrated in a hurryThe attackers may have panicked after the Faridabad module was busted The probe also found that the module had planned out a series of blasts across the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/preliminary-probe-suggests-red-fort-blast-was-hurried-move-after-module-bust-in-faridabad-647946.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/no-place-for-extremist-terrorism-in-modern-world-ex-bdesh-pm-hasina-on-delhi-blast-647949.html Dhaka Nov 11 Bangladeshs former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday vehemently condemned the horrific attack near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station calling it unacceptable under any circumstances The remarks came after a powerful explosion ripped through cars parked near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening leaving at least 10 people dead and a dozen others injured The impact of the blast set several nearby vehicles ablaze and damaged streetlights and parked cars in the vicinityHasina expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of innocent lives and extended her condolences to the bereaved families while wishing a speedy recovery to those injuredThere is no place for extremist terrorism in the modern world These extremist terrorist groups strike at the very foundations of a secular humane and welfareoriented state These terrorist groups rooted in Pakistan have infiltrated networks across countries including Bangladesh and are carrying out attacks in India to undermine regional peace and stability read a statement issued by Hasina which was posted on the Awami Leagues social media platformWe must resist these terrorists and preserve South Asian peace and stability by building bonds between peoples The Bangladesh Awami League gives its full support to Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this principled struggle against terrorism the statement addedHasina underscored that such heinous crimes against humanity have no place and deserve no forgiveness in todays civilised world She emphasised that wherever the roots of terrorism lie they must be eradicatedThose who support these terrorist groups in Bangladesh and elsewhere are enemies of humanity and we strongly denounce them as well Hasina stressedShe further expressed solidarity with the people of India and pledged every possible cooperation in the fight against terrorismWe remain unwavering in our stance against terrorism and militancy We believe that through the defeat of these terrorist groups justice and human rights will be upheld and the world will become safer Hasina stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/no-place-for-extremist-terrorism-in-modern-world-ex-bdesh-pm-hasina-on-delhi-blast-647949.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-suspect-car-bought-from-second-hand-dealer-in-faridabad-647970.html New Delhi Nov 11 As investigations continue into the Delhi blast it has been revealed that the Hyundai i20 car used in the explosion was bought from a secondhand car dealer located in Sector 37 of Faridabad Haryana The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozens High alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedThis incident also came just hours after police busted a terror module linked to JaisheMohammad JeM and Ansar GhazwatulHind terror outfits in Faridabad and seized 2900 kg of explosives and a huge cache of arms and ammunitionPolice also announced that over the past few days they have arrested two Jammu and Kashmir doctors Adil Ahmad Rather and Muzammil who were linked to these terror outfits which according to the sources panicked the module and led to the blastAs per the sources the Hyundai i20 was initially owned by Mohammad Salman who was apprehended on Monday night and the car changed ownership several times it was first sold to Nadeem then to a secondhand car dealer in FaridabadThe vehicle was later bought by Aamir followed by Tariq who is also suspected to be associated with the Faridabad terror module and subsequently acquired by Mohammad Umar Both Aamir and Tariq are also under investigation by authoritiesFollowing the blast the Delhi Police intensified their investigation into the car blast that occurred near the Red Fort revealing crucial details from CCTV footage that tracked the suspect vehicles movements hours before the explosionAccording to Delhi Police sources CCTV footage shows that the white i20 car was parked near the Red Fort parking area at around 319 pm remaining there for nearly three hours before it exited the parking at approximately 648 pmThe car was seen leaving the parking area at a time when there was heavy crowd movement in the vicinity police officials saidThe footage is being closely examined to determine who brought the vehicle to the parking area who entered or exited the car and who later drove it out Investigators are also tracing the vehicles full route from where it originated how it reached the Red Fort parking and how it later proceeded toward the traffic signal located directly in front of the monumentPolice officials confirmed that over 100 CCTV clips are being analysed including footage from nearby roads and parking toll plazas to map the vehicles journey and identify the suspect The suspect appears to be alone in the footage Delhi Police sources said adding that the route toward Daryaganj is now under examinationInvestigators will also question the parking attendant on duty at the time to gather more information about the cars arrival and departureA case has been registered under UAPA Sections 16 and 18 along with provisions of the Explosives Act and several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSMeanwhile as part of heightened security measures the Delhi Police have closed Gate Nos 1 and 4 of the Lal Qila Metro Station for public movement due to ongoing security operations in the areaThe Delhi Police are continuing to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the blast emphasising that all possible angles are being examined IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/delhi-blast-suspect-car-bought-from-second-hand-dealer-in-faridabad-647970.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/investigators-suspect-red-fort-blast-was-suicide-strike-using-ammonium-nitrate-647973.html New Delhi Nov 11 The investigating agencies are probing all possible links to the Red Fort car blast and prima facie it appears that this was a suicide attack Investigations also showed that ammonium nitrate was used during the blastThe Delhi Police are working closely with the Faridabad and Jammu and Kashmir Police regarding the explosives that were recovered during the Faridabad module bustWhile the preliminary probe suggests the use of ammonium nitrate a final report of the FSL is awaitedThe FSL will release its report later on Tuesday However versions on the number of inmates in the car are contrastingWhile at first it was stated that three persons were in the car the police are now suggesting that Dr Umar Mohammad the prime suspect may have been alone The angle of this incident being a case of suicide bombing is not being ruled outPrima facie it appears to be a case of suicide bombing an official said while adding that all angles are being probedIt is unclear whether the accused intended to ram the car into a major structure or intended to blow up the vehicle in the midst of peak traffic another officer saidThe probe suggests that Umar may have triggered the blast in panicOfficials are probing whether Umar prematurely triggered the blastHe may have panicked after the Faridabad module was busted during which 2900 kilograms of explosives were recoveredThe police also recovered assault rifles and pistols during the raidThe FSL is also looking into the ingredients that were used in the blast It is being ascertained if the accused persons had used ammonium nitrate fuel oil and detonators to carry out the explosionsThe Jammu and Kashmir Police had carried out a major operation over the past two weeks during which they arrested two doctors Muzammil Ahmad Ganai from Pulwama and Adeel Majeed Rather from QazigundThe arrests were carried out in Haryana and Uttar PradeshThe police said that they were part of an interstate and transnational terror module which was linked to both the Ansar Ghazwatul Hind AGH and JaisheMohammadThe police also informed that they had seized 350 kilograms of explosives suspected to be ammonium nitrate from Ganas home in FaridabadA lot would depend on the FSL reported slated to be released later today This would provide much clarity about the explosives used during the attackWhile traces of ammonium nitrate have been found there is however no trace of an improvised explosive device IEDOfficials said that so far no IED has been found at the blast scene Meanwhile police teams have been conducting extensive raids since Monday night to get more leads about the attackSearch operations were conducted in Daryaganj Paharganj and nearby areas The police are examining visitors books of hotels to get leads on the involvement of more people if anyThe Delhi Police said they are carefully studying CCTV footage and a total of 200 personnel have been assigned to do the sameFootage obtained from the Badarpur border to the parking area of Red Fort is being examined a police official saidThe police have learnt that the vehicle was parked outside the Sunheri Masjid for nearly two hours before the blastThe police have learnt that the car had entered Delhi from Haryana through BadarpurThe police have registered a case under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA the Explosives Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/investigators-suspect-red-fort-blast-was-suicide-strike-using-ammonium-nitrate-647973.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/those-responsible-will-not-be-spared-rajnath-singh-on-delhi-blast-647997.html New Delhi Nov 11 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured the countrymen that the perpetrators of the explosion near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station would be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozens High alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedSpeaking at the Delhi Defence Dialogue in New Delhi Singh said I extend my heartfelt condolences to all those who lost their lives in the tragic accident that occurred in Delhi yesterday I pray to God to grant strength and solace to the bereaved families in this hour of deep griefHe said that the probe agencies are conducting a thorough investigation and the findings will be made publicI wish to assure my fellow citizens that the countrys leading investigative agencies are conducting a swift and thorough inquiry into the incident The findings of the investigation will soon be made public I want to firmly assure the nation that those responsible for this tragedy will be brought to justice and will not be spared under any circumstances the Defence Minister addedFollowing the blast high alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhancedSecurity has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsPolice NIA NSG and forensic teams reached the spot within minutes and the area has been cordoned off CCTV footage is being scanned to determine the sequence of events and identify the perpetrator IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/those-responsible-will-not-be-spared-rajnath-singh-on-delhi-blast-647997.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/team-of-500-officials-formed-to-investigate-delhi-blast-648011.html New Delhi Nov 11 A team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station and has been assigned different tasks to carry out the probe said sources on Tuesday The team will consist of officers and soldiers from the various security agencies including the Intelligence Bureau IB NIA NSG Special Cell and local policeOfficers from the level of constable to Inspector ACP DCP Additional CP Joint CP and Special CP have been included in the team the sources saidAll of them are investigating the blast by forming various teams each assigned different tasksUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has also held a highlevel security review meeting at his residence regarding the investigation into the matterThe meeting was attended by the Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan IB Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and National Investigation Agency NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallyOn Monday night HM Shah visited the spot of the explosion near the Red Fort and personally met the injured at Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Hospital pledging an exhaustive investigation into the blast that killed eight and wounded over a dozenArriving at the blast site near Gate No 1 of Lal Qila Metro Station around 945 pm HM Shah inspected the wreckage of the car now a twisted metal shell surrounded by forensic markersHe interacted with Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA officials on the ground before proceeding to LNJP Hospital where he spent nearly 30 minutes with victims including a 12yearold boy with burn injuries and a taxi driver whose vehicle was engulfed in flamesNotably the JampK Police earlier in the morning busted an interstate transnational terror module linked to JaisheMohammad JeM and Ansar GhazwatulHind terror outfits that led to the recovery of 2900 kg of explosive two assault rifles pistols timers and other material in the Faridabad area of Haryana near New Delhi police said adding that seven people have been arrested so farSecurity has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnedHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/team-of-500-officials-formed-to-investigate-delhi-blast-648011.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/-mha-hands-over-delhi-blast-probe-to-nia--648040.html New Delhi Nov 11 IANS The Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIAnbspThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensnbspThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestnbspThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallynbspA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidnbspInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhinbspAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnednbspHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/-mha-hands-over-delhi-blast-probe-to-nia--648040.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-receives-global-support-after-deadly-delhi-blast-648044.html Dublin Nov 11 Condolences pour in from several world leaders and foreign envoys to India following the deadly car blast near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi which claimed eight lives and left several injured The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensIrelands Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris took to his social media to extend solidarity with the people and the Indian governmentDeeply saddened by the tragic explosion in Delhi this evening Our thoughts are with all those who lost their lives the injured and their families We offer our full support and solidarity with the people and Government of India at this difficult time Harris posted on XChinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong also expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident and posted on X stating Saddened by the explosion near Delhis Red Fort metro station My deepest condolences to the victims and my thoughts are with everyone affectedThe German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann offered heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the explosionDevastated and shocked by the news about yesterdays blast near the Red Fort in Delhi I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends who lost their loved ones in the explosion and I hope for a swift recovery of all those injured Ackermann posted on XExpressing solidarity and offering condolences to the victims the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said Ukraine shares the grief of the people and government of India following a tragic explosion in the heart of New Delhi that claimed lives and injured many We express condolences to the victims families and wish a speedy recovery to those who have been injuredUK Conservative Party MP Priti Patel also conveyed condolences to the families of those killed and urged the British Government to support its nationals in DelhiHorrifying reports from Delhi My thoughts are with the families of those killed the emergency responders amp the Indian people as they confront this dark moment The UK Government must support British nationals in Delhi amp respond to requests for assistance Patel posted on XThe messages from global leaders and diplomats reflect the international concern over the tragic incident that shook the national capital IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-receives-global-support-after-deadly-delhi-blast-648044.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-takes-over-delhi-blast-case-648045.html New Delhi Nov 11 The Home Ministry on Tuesday handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIA The blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallyA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhiAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombingHM Shah directed the NIA IB and Delhi Police Special Cell to work in tandem vowing No stone will be left unturnedHigh alerts have been issued in Delhi Uttar Pradesh Bihar and Mumbai with security around crowded public places and religious sites enhanced IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-takes-over-delhi-blast-case-648045.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/all-agencies-concerned-are-actively-carrying-out-their-duties-cm-rekha-gupta-on-delhi-blast-648052.html New Delhi Nov 11 IANS A day after the blast near Delhis Red Fort Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said it was indeed an unfortunate incident and that all the agencies concerned are actively performing their dutiesnbspAddressing a press conference the CM said It was indeed an unfortunate incident All the agencies concerned are actively carrying out their duties Yesterday we visited the hospital and met the injured individualsThe government stands firmly with them and is ensuring that neither they nor their families face any difficulties she addednbspMeanwhile the Home Ministry handed over the Delhi blast investigation to the National Investigative Agency NIAnbspThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensnbspThe NIA was handed over the case after Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took stock of the investigation and the multistate searches being conducted in the Delhi blast case reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modis resolve to bring the culprits to justiceChairing a meeting at his residence with top security officials HM Shah issued strict instructions to officials to get to the bottom of the conspiracy at the earliestnbspThe meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Intelligence Bureau Director Tapan Kumar Deka Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and NIA Director General DG Sadanand Vasant Date while the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police DGP Nalin Prabhat joined virtuallynbspA team of more than 500 security officials has been formed to investigate the blast while security has been ramped up across DelhiNCR with NSG commandos deployed at key installationsMore than 1000 CCTV footage clips are being scanned by investigative agencies which suspect that the car explosion could have been a suicide attack aimed at causing maximum damage Delhi Police sources saidnbspInvestigative agencies are also monitoring social media activity and collecting mobile phone dump data from several locations across DelhinbspAccording to police sources dump data is being retrieved from all mobile phones that were active in and around the Red Fort area This data may help identify phone numbers and communication links connected to the car bombing https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/all-agencies-concerned-are-actively-carrying-out-their-duties-cm-rekha-gupta-on-delhi-blast-648052.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/faridabad-explosives-case-search-underway-at-al-falah-university-many-questioned-648060.html Chandigarh Nov 11 IANS Haryana DGP OP Singh on Tuesday said that raids are being conducted across the state as well as in Faridabads Al Falah Medical College and Hospital a day after a large cache of explosives arms and ammunition linked to a terror module were seized from the citynbspThe Haryana DGP mentioned that a search is underway across the Al Falah University campus and suspects linked to the terror module were being questionedOfficials have also announced that the police have questioned over 52 people including faculty students and the medical college principal at Al Falah UniversityThis development comes a day after a blast occurred on Monday evening near Delhis Red Fort Metro Station when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 parked near Gate No1 of the station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensThis incident also came after police busted a terror module linked to JaisheMohammad JeM and Ansar GhazwatulHind terror outfits in Faridabad and seized 2900 kg of explosives and a huge cache of arms and ammunitionPolice also announced that over the past few days they have arrested two JampampK doctors Adil Ahmad Rather and Muzammil who were linked to these terror outfits which according to the sources panicked the module and led to the blastWe are continuously cooperating with the Delhi Police Special Cell and central agencies and the Haryana Police are assisting in raids immediately based on any information provided by the Delhi Police Singh saidHe stated that the scope of the investigation is not limited to Faridabad and Haryana Police were also conducting search operations in areas other than Faridabad based on intelligence inputsWe have placed the entire state on high alert We have expanded the scope of the investigation and are continuously coordinating with the Jammu and Kashmir Police the Delhi Police Special Cell and the Uttar Pradesh Police Singh added https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/faridabad-explosives-case-search-underway-at-al-falah-university-many-questioned-648060.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/world-leaders-express-solidarity-with-india-offer-condolences-over-delhi-blast-648113.html TokyoKathmandu Nov 11 Several world leaders on Tuesday expressed solidarity with India and offered condolences following the deadly car blast near Delhis Red Fort that has claimed several lives and injured many Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi offered condolences to the families of the victims of the Delhi car blast and prayed for the speedy recovery of injured peopleI am in deep sorrow to learn that many precious lives were lost in the explosion that occurred in Delhi India On behalf of the Government and people of Japan I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their bereaved families I also offer my sincere prayers for the swift recovery of the injured Takaichi posted on XThe blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car a Hyundai i20 exploded near the Red Fort Metro StationNepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki also expressed sadness over the tragic Delhi blast emphasising that Kathmandu stands in solidarity with IndiaIn a statement shared on X Karki stated I am shocked and saddened by the tragic Delhi explosion last evening Deepest condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured Nepal stands in solidarity with India in this hour of griefMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed sadness over the explosion that occurred in Delhi In a post on X Ibrahim wrote I am deeply saddened by the explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi on Monday evening which has claimed several lives and injured many others My heartfelt condolences go to the victims families and to the people of India as they mourn this senseless tragedyIf confirmed to be an act of terror it deserves the strongest condemnation There can be no justification for violence that targets innocent lives and sows fear among ordinary people I also pay tribute to the first responders and to the authorities working to determine the cause of the blast and to bring those responsible to justice Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are affected he addedSri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed solidarity with the people of India He wrote on X Saddened by news of the explosion in Delhi last evening Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India Our thoughts are with all those affectedIsrael Foreign Minister Gideon Saar offered condolences to the people of India including the families of the victims killed in the blast in Delhi He expressed Israels support to India in its fight against terrorI extend my and Israels deepest condolences to the People of India and especially to the families of the innocent victims killed in the blast at the heart of Delhi Wishing speedy recovery to the wounded Israel stands with India in its fight against terror Saar posted on XIn a regular press briefing on Tuesday Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian offered sympathies to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery to those injured in the blastWhen asked about Chinas comment on blast that occurred in Delhi Lin said China noted reports about the explosion in New Delhi As we have learned there are no Chinese casualties so far We are shocked by the incident We mourn for the lives lost extend sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured and wish the injured speedy recovery IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/world-leaders-express-solidarity-with-india-offer-condolences-over-delhi-blast-648113.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-more-associated-with-gangster-terror-module-arrested-in-punjab-648116.html Chandigarh Nov 11 Punjab Polices Special Operation Cell in Amritsar in a joint operation with Counter Intelligence CI of Pathankot arrested two more individuals associated with a gangsterterror module operating across multiple districts said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday The police recovered one sophisticated 9MM Glock pistol along with three magazines and five cartridges from their possessionThose arrested have been identified as Harpreet Singh a resident of Baupur Afgana in Gurdaspur and Navpreet Singh a resident of Machhiwal village in AmritsarDGP Yadav said that preliminary investigation has revealed the accused were working at the behest of their UKbased handler who had arranged the weapon and had tasked them to conduct recce of specific targets in Gurdaspur Batala and Amritsar areasThe arrested accused were planning targeted killings to create panic and communal disturbance in the state he saidThe DGP said that earlier two members of the same module were arrested and a handgrenade and pistol were recovered from them The fresh arrests have been made during the probe of the same case he addedSharing operational details Assistant Inspector General Sukhminder Singh Mann said that building on the leads obtained from the previous operation the Special Operation Cell of Amritsar and CI of Pathankot undertook a meticulous probe to uncover the extent of the networks activities which led to the identification and arrest of two more individuals connected with the same moduleThe Assistant Inspector General said that further investigation is underway to expose and dismantle the entire network including its backward and forward linkagesMore arrests and recoveries are likely in coming days In this regard a case had been registered under Section 25 of the Arms Act Section 61 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and Sections 3 4 and 5 of the Explosives Act in Amritsar IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-more-associated-with-gangster-terror-module-arrested-in-punjab-648116.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/suspected-terrorist-using-mobile-in-bengaluru-jail-linked-to-delhi-blasts-deeper-probe-could-reveal-more-ktaka-lop-ashoka-648131.html Bengaluru Nov 11 Karnatakas Leader of the Opposition and senior Bharatiya Janata Party BJP leader R Ashoka said on Tuesday that suspected ISIS terrorist using mobile phone in Bengaluru jail could be linked to the Delhi blasts and deeper investigation could reveal more facts about the terror incident Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru BJP leader Ashoka said There is suspicion that the incident in New Delhi was a terrorist act Around the same time a terrorist using a mobile phone in Bengaluru Central Jail has come to light A deeper investigation could reveal more facts Since this is a matter related to national security it should be handed over to the National Investigation Agency NIAThe incident of suspected ISIS terrorist Zuhab Manna aka Zuhab Hameed Shakeel Manna using mobile phone inside Bengaluru Central Prison has come to light with a related video surfacing recentlyThe NIA is in touch with the Karnataka government in this regardZuhab Manna was arrested in Dubai in 2020 and extradited to India in 2023In a purported video that surfaced recently Zuhab Manna is seen using a mobile phone with ease and talking about passwordsIn the video the ISIS terrorist is heard saying If the password is available we will get caughtBJP leader Ashoka demanded that the case involving a terrorist using a mobile phone inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru be handed over to the NIA for investigationThe Opposition leader also said Nowadays even highly educated Muslims including doctors are turning into terrorists Hence the Congress must act more cautiously on this matter Such incidents are happening because Congress compromises for the sake of power Even in Parappana Agrahara it is due to the negligence of the Congressled government that terrorists were able to use mobile phones Congress leaders should accept this failure and resignThis is not the Manmohan Singh government he addedUnder Prime Minister Narendra Modis government terrorists are given no leniency the entire world knows this The Central government will also take strict action against this incident During Congress rule Maoist activities were on the rise but Union Home Minister Amit Shah has almost eradicated them Similarly terrorism too will be eliminatedOpposition leader Ashoka said Its not enough for the state government to just issue circulars The Home Minister and the police should personally visit and inspect public places and instill confidence among the people Strong security measures must be taken wherever possible People have no faith in Congress Everyone knows that Congress loves PakistanIn Karnataka Congress is in the ICU No one knows who the real Chief Minister is even the MLAs are confused The Congress high command is in a state of crisis The BJP is preparing for the Zilla Panchayat elections but it now looks like Assembly elections may happen soon No one knows which election will come first Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are both acting like rebels There is no question of anyone defecting from the BJP We are ready and eager for the elections he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/suspected-terrorist-using-mobile-in-bengaluru-jail-linked-to-delhi-blasts-deeper-probe-could-reveal-more-ktaka-lop-ashoka-648131.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/after-delhi-blast-bengal-guv-asks-people-to-have-faith-in-centre-648147.html Kolkata Nov 11 A day after a blast in Delhi which claimed eight lives West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Tuesday asked people to have faith in the Central government and all measures will be taken to ensure safety and security of the people of the country The Governors message to the people of the country was that there is a strong government in the country and it will recover quickly from this difficult situationSpeaking to media persons outside the Andal airport in West Burdwan district Governor Bose said What has happened is very unfortunate We have a strong democracy and a strong government which shall deal with any such situation Certainly we will take all steps to ensure that there is safety and security for the people of IndiaThe Governor on Tuesday arrived in Bankura to attend the convocation of a collegeHe arrived at Andal Airport from Kolkata in a special army planeFrom there he went to the college in Bankura by roadAfter landing in Andal the Governor condemned and expressed grief over the car bomb blast in DelhiAt least eight people were killed and over dozens injured after a blast in a car near the Red Fort on Monday eveningThe blast took place in a Hyundai i20 car at 652 pm on Monday near the Red Fort Metro Station leaving mangled bodies and damaged cars scattered in the busy areaA high alert has been sounded in DelhiThe Delhi Police have invoked the UAPA Unlawful Activities Prevention Act sections after forensic evidence and intelligence inputs pointed to possible terror linksAfter the Delhi blast the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a high alert in various cities across the countryThe list includes Kolkata and some places in West BengalThe impact of this blast was seen on the security cover of the Governor on TuesdayApart from the Governors own security personnel additional security of the army was seen in AndalNine armed jawans were seen next to the GovernorAlong with this the forces of AsansolDurgapur Police Commissionerate were also deployedAfter attending the convocation of the college in Bankura Governor Bose returned to Kolkata via the same airport IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/after-delhi-blast-bengal-guv-asks-people-to-have-faith-in-centre-648147.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/police-recover-350-kg-explosive-assault-rifle-near-delhi-two-jampk-doctors-in-the-net-647807.html Jammu Nov 10 JampK Police have recovered 350 kg of explosive and an assault rifle near New Delhi and arrested two doctors in this connection The police recovered the explosive most likely ammonium nitrate and an assault rifle in Faridabad near the national capital officials saidOfficial sources said the massive recovery was made days after police arrested a Kashmiri doctor from Uttar Pradeshs Saharanpur for allegedly putting up posters supporting terror outfit JaisheMohammed in SrinagarOfficial sources said the Faridabad recovery followed revelations made by Dr Adil Ahmad Rather during questioningThe explosives and arms were stored with another doctor identified as Mujammil Shakeel Shakil also arrested is from Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir and works at AlFalah hospital in FaridabadFaridabad Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta said 20 timers were also found with the 350 kg of explosives He said a pistol three magazines and a walkietalkie set have been recovered tooOn October 27 posters supporting terror outfit JaisheMohammed appeared in Srinagar The local police probed the matter and CCTV footage showed Rather putting up the posters He was tracked down to Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh and arrested last week Police found that Rather was working at the Government Medical College Anantnag till October last yearWhen police searched his locker at Anantnag an assault rifle was found Based on information he shared during questioning cops seized the explosives in FaridabadOfficials have said the explosives and arms were recovered in a coordinated operation by JampK and Haryana PoliceRather was earlier charged under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities Prevention ActAccording to sources the doctors alleged involvement suggests that terror networks are now recruiting highly educated professionalsPolice sources said they do not yet know what the plan was behind amassing explosives so close to the national capital and a thorough investigation is underway to find out moreIt is also being probed how such a huge number of explosives was moved without detection so close to the national capitalSrinagar police registered a case after posters promoting JaisheMohammed were found in several parts of the city During the investigation CCTV footage showed a man putting up the posters who was identified as Rather IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/police-recover-350-kg-explosive-assault-rifle-near-delhi-two-jampk-doctors-in-the-net-647807.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/police-uncover-jk-doctors-faridabad-house-of-explosives-seven-arrested-in-kashmir--647831.html Srinagar Nov 10 IANS The Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted an interstate transnational terror module linked to JaisheMohammad JeM and Ansar GhazwatulHind terror outfits that led to the recovery of 2900 kg of explosive two assault rifles pistols timers and other material in the Faridabad area of Haryana near New Delhi police said here on Monday adding that seven people have been arrested so farnbspAccording to JampampK Police the crackdown follows the discovery of JaisheMohammad posters pasted at various locations in Bunpora Nowgam Srinagar on October 19 threatening police and security forcesnbspThe operation led to the arrest of seven key operatives and the recovery of a massive cache of arms ammunition and nearly three tonnes of improvised explosive device material during coordinated searches across multiple states The module was involved in identifying radicalising and recruiting individuals into terror ranks besides raising funds arranging logistics and procuring arms ammunition and explosive material the police saidThe arrested individuals have been identified as Arif Nisar Dar alias Sahil a resident of Nowgam Srinagar YasirulAshraf a resident of Nowgam Srinagar Maqsood Ahmad Dar alias Shahid a resident of Nowgam Srinagar Molvi Irfan Ahmad Imam of a mosque in Shopian Zameer Ahmad Ahanger alias Mutlasha a resident of Wakura Ganderbal Dr Muzammil Ahmad Ganaie alias Musaib a resident of Koil Pulwama and Dr Adeel a resident of Wanpora KulgamMore individuals connected to the network have been identified and efforts are underway to trace and apprehend them the police saidnbspDuring the investigation coordinated searches were carried out by the JampampK Police in Srinagar Anantnag Ganderbal and Shopian and jointly with Haryana Police in Faridabad and Uttar Pradesh Police in SaharanpurnbspThe operation led to the recovery of two pistols two AKseries rifles and a staggering 2900 kilograms of explosive and IEDmaking material including chemicals reagents inflammable substances electronic circuits remote controls batteries wires timers and metal fragmentsRecovered weapons include one Chinese Star pistol with ammunition One Beretta pistol with ammunition one AK56 rifle with ammunition and one AK Krinkov rifle with ammunitionnbspThe sheer quantity of explosives points to the possibility of a major planned attack which has now been averted A detailed financial investigation is underway to track the flow of funds and identify both local and crossborder linkages the police saidAll angles of funding coordination and supply chain are being traced and addressed expeditiouslynbspThis is one of the years biggest counterterror operations The success of the operation reflects the forces diligent efforts and unflagging determination in dismantling terror networks operating under cover The Jammu and Kashmir Police remain steadfast in their mission to stamp out the scourge of terrorism and ensure peace and security in the region the police officials said https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/police-uncover-jk-doctors-faridabad-house-of-explosives-seven-arrested-in-kashmir--647831.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ed-attaches-pfis-eight-properties-worth-rs-67-crore-647589.html New Delhi Nov 8 In a crackdown against terror funding the ED attached eight immovable properties valued at Rs 6703 crore that were owned and controlled by Popular Front of India PFI an official said on Saturday The Directorate of Enforcement ED Headquarter office said that properties were held in the name of various trusts and that of PFIs political front Social Democratic Party of India SDPIThe properties attached by the ED through an order dated November 6 are in the name of trusts and foundations including Green Valley Foundation Alappuzha Social Cultural and Education Trust Pandalam Educational and Cultural Trust Pathanamthitta Islamic Centre Trust Wayanad Haritham Foundation Poovanchina Malappuram Periyar Valley Charitable Trust Aluva Vallavunad Trust Palakkad and Land of Social Democratic Party of India SDPI TrivandrumIn a statement the ED said that so far it has provisionally attached the movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 6198 crore through nine Provisional Attachment Orders PAOs in this case and the same have been confirmed by Ld Adjudicating Authority PMLA The total attachments in this case including the present attachment of Rs 6703 crore amounts to Rs 129 croreAn ED official said that seized records revealed that PFI conducted multiple PE Physical Education training programmes and built sheds on various properties Examples are Valluvanad House Pattambi and Malabar house Haritam Foundation which have been currently attached by the EDThe PFI was conducting extensive Physical Education PE classes on the properties registered under dummy owners names for imparting offensive and defensive manoeuvres using various arms through Primary and Secondary PE classesThe PE classes were aimed at preparing cadres and members for fulfilling their Jihadist agenda and using them for committing various unlawful activities the ED saidInvestigation revealed that PFI ideologues were exmembers of the Students Islamic Movement of India SIMI membersThe SIMI was the students wings of JamaateIslami The history of origin of PFI can be traced back to the ban of JamaateIslami after the demolition of Babri Masjid At that time properties of JamaateIslami were attached and sealed under the Unlawful Activities Prevention ActTaking inspiration from these developments senior PFI members who were part of National Development Front NDF at that time deliberately formed various trusts all across Kerala and registered various properties owned and controlled by PFI under them the ED said IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ed-attaches-pfis-eight-properties-worth-rs-67-crore-647589.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gujarat-ats-arrests-three-isis-linked-terrorists-in-nationwide-terror-plot-647662.html Ahmedabad Nov 9 The Gujarat AntiTerrorism Squad ATS on Sunday arrested three terrorists linked with ISIS from Ahmedabad for conspiring to carry out terrorist attacks across the country According to the Gujarat ATS the arrested individuals had been on its radar for the past year and were arrested while they were in the process of supplying weaponsThe terrorists had come to Gujarat to exchange weapons and were reportedly planning attacks at multiple locations across the country The three arrested suspects belong to two separate modules and investigations have begun to identify the potential targets and locations where they intended to carry out the attacks the ATS said in a statementOfficials confirmed that investigations are currently underway and further details are awaitedEarlier this year the Gujarat ATS had apprehended five members of the terror outfit AlQaeda in the Indian Subcontinent AQIS including a woman from Bengaluru who was allegedly operating an online terror module with links to Pakistani handlersThe terrorists were identified as Fardin Sheikh Saifulla Qureshi Mohammad Faiq and Zeeshan Ali and were arrested on July 22 for allegedly promoting the radical AQIS ideology on social media platformsThe officials also recovered an illegal semiautomatic pistol and live ammunition from the possession of Zeeshan Ali one of the key accused arrestedAccording to Gujarat ATS officials the weapon was seized during a followup operation at Zeeshan Alis residence in Noida on the basis of disclosures made during questioningThe operation was led by Police Inspector Nikhil Brahmbhatt and Police SubInspector AR Chaudhary under the supervision of Deputy Superintendent of Police Virajeetsinh ParmarThe group is accused of inciting violence in the name of GhazwaeHind calling for an armed uprising against Indias elected government and encouraging violent acts targeting nonMuslimsLegal action has been initiated under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA 1967 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023Further intensifying the investigation the ATS also arrested Shama Parveen identified as a key figure in the module from Bengaluru on July 27 IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/gujarat-ats-arrests-three-isis-linked-terrorists-in-nationwide-terror-plot-647662.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/relocation-over-revival-pakistan-shifts-terror-camps-amid-taliban-hostility-647526.html New Delhi Nov 8 It has been more about relocation rather than revival for terror groups in Pakistan In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor training camps of the LashkareTayiba and JaisheMohammad were shifted out of Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK The cadres were relocated deep within Pakistan to avoid another hit by the Indian armed forces Initially the cadres of these terror groups were moved closer to the Afghanistan border They were trained there for a couple of months However recent reports by Indian Intelligence agencies suggest that these camps are being moved out of the Afghan border This is largely to do with the fact that the PakistanAfghanistan border has become extremely vulnerable owing to failing ties with the Taliban There have been skirmishes between the two countries in the last couple of monthsThe Pakistan army and ISI fear that the terror camps along the border areas could become the target of the Taliban This would be extremely embarrassing for Pakistan if the terror camps are hit says an official First these camps were hit by the Indian armed forces and then if the Taliban would hit them Pakistan would be in a very difficult situation The terror groups are already questioning both the army and ISI post Operation Sindoor as these two institutions failed to provide any sort of protection when the Indian armed forces struckThe Intelligence agencies say that talks between Pakistan and the Taliban are not going exactly as per script Pakistans Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said that talks had broken down and the dialogue had entered into an indefinite phase Right now the negotiations are over Asif said after the Afghan Taliban delegation reportedly refused to sign any written agreementThe Afghan Taliban has been insisting on a verbal understanding instead These are clear signs that nothing is alright between the two countries and hence the border remains vulnerableCurrently there is a very delicate ceasefire that is in place but officials believe that there would be a breakdown anytime soon With the border remaining vulnerable Pakistan has no choice but to shift the training camps to some other placeIntelligence agencies say that makeshift camps would be set up in Rawalpindi and Lahore This would ensure better protection for these terror camps Security agencies that are not involved in another conflict be it with the Taliban or the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP would be in charge of guarding these camps This would ensure that the camps are fully protected as those guarding them would be dedicated to just this job and not anything else officials explainThe ISI has a lot on its plate post Operation Sindoor The operation not just destroyed the terror camps but also eroded the morale of the terrorists Further these battles with the Taliban or the TTP have not boded well with these terror groups This constant relocation is also not building any confidence among the terrorists as they see the army and ISI as vulnerableAnother major reason for the relocation of the terror camps out of the Afghan border is the TTP The TTP views terror groups such as the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTayiba as proxies of the Pakistan state The TTPs battle is against the state and hence it would not hesitate to hit these training camps that the ISI has set upKeeping all these factors in mind the training camps are being relocated yet again Until the ISI finds a permanent solution to this problem the terror groups have been told to focus on conducting rallies in cities such as Lahore and Islamabad This would keep the cadre enthused and could ramp up the recruitments also IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/relocation-over-revival-pakistan-shifts-terror-camps-amid-taliban-hostility-647526.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-backed-bangladeshi-terror-groups-plan-major-infiltration-drive-into-india-via-west-bengal-647315.html New Delhi Nov 7 Indian agencies are keeping a close watch as terror groups from Bangladesh are planning a major infiltration drive into the country In the aftermath of Sheikh Hasinas ouster and the JamaateIslami gaining extensive control terror groups have thrived Many militants were released from jail and they were given a free hand to operateThey are so audacious that many hold meetings in the open and the security agencies turn a blind eye to the sameIntelligence agencies are picking up chatter between terrorists in Bangladesh and their logistic providers and financiers in India These groups are also in touch with their sympathisers in India and this is a clear sign that a major infiltration drive of terrorists is being plannedWhile there is a close watch on the borders along the northeastern states a sharp eye is being kept on West BengalThe Intelligence agencies say that these groups have a large number of people working for them in South 24 Parganas Murshidabad Birbhum and MaldaThese places have been on the radar for long as they are used by terror groups from Bangladesh to further their activitiesThe agencies have been noticing a rise in activities at places in West Bengal There is a clear sign that terror groups from Bangladesh backed by the ISI are trying some misadventure in IndiaThe security agencies are also keeping tabs on some of the fugitive naxalites who may be contacted by these terror groups There are quite a few of them in West Bengal as naxalism originated from the state in 1967Many who did not want to surrender or feared being killed went missing They are off the radar today but there is every chance that they could be contacted by these elements operating from Bangladesh an official addedWhile at first these terror groups had plans of infiltrating through the northeastern states they changed their mind and decided to move operations towards the border with West BengalOver the years these terror groups have set up modules in the state They have scores of touts whose job is to aid infiltrationThese are the same networks in West Bengal which have aided these terror groups not just in infiltration but also in circulating fake Indian currency and promoting drugsOver the years these persons who have been indulging in such trade have earned a lot of money thanks to which they have made high connections These links that they have developed over the years has helped them carry out their trade without fearWest Bengal has been vulnerable to infiltration and other illegal activities for many years now If one looks at the data for the past three years a total of 2688 Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended and repelled Out of this South Bengal alone accounted for 2410 and in north Bengal it was 278 according to data provided by the Border Security Force BSFAfter Muhammad Yunus was made the caretaker of the interim government radical groups have had a free ride The ISI has made Bangladesh its playground and in the last many months sent retired army officials to train terroristsIt also advised these groups to act as one This would mean that major terror groups such as the HarkatulJihadi Islami HuJI Ansarullah Bangla Team ABT Jamaateul Mujahideen Bangladesh JMB and HizbutTahrir HUT would work in unisonThe ISI feels that this would ensure that these groups are stronger and the chances of a rift over ideology or turf war will not ariseAccording to the Intelligence agencies all these terror groups have a network in West Bengal and have now been instructed by the ISI to activate themEven those networks which are on the Bangladesh side of the border with West Bengal have become very active thus signalling a possible wave of infiltration of terrorists into India IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-backed-bangladeshi-terror-groups-plan-major-infiltration-drive-into-india-via-west-bengal-647315.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-convicts-two-more-in-pak-linked-visakhapatnam-navy-spying-case-647416.html New Delhi Nov 7 Two more accused persons have been sentenced to Simple Imprisonment SI in the Pakistanlinked Visakhapatnam Navy espionage case by a special court of the National Investigation Agency NIA the agency said on Friday The NIA special court at Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh has sentenced Kalavalapalli Konda Babu of Visakhapatnam District Andhra Pradesh and Aviansh Somal of Kangra District Himachal Pradesh to five years and 10 months of SI under each of sections 18 of UAP Act and section 3 of the Official Secrets ActThe court has also imposed a fine of Rs 5000 each and in the event of default of payment the accused persons will have to undergo an additional oneyear SI in the case the NIA said in its press noteWith this a total of six accused persons have been convicted and sentenced in the case so far relating to spying at vital installations and Indian Navy establishments by foreign spiesagents with the intent to threaten its unity integrity security and sovereignty it addedThe two accused persons now convicted and sentenced were arrested in December 2019 from Mumbai Maharashtra and Karwar Karnataka respectively in the case RC052019NIAHYD According to the NIA investigations it was revealed that they were in touch with foreign intelligence agencies through WhatsApp and were involved in the sharing of sensitive and classified information related to Indian Defence establishments deployments etcAs per investigations both men had come in contact with Pakistan intelligence agents through Facebook initially They had received monetary benefits instead of secret and classified information from Pak agents through accused Abdul Rehman Haroon Lakdawala Shaista Qaiser and Imran Giteli who were convicted in the case earlier this yearThese four accused were found to have deposited various amounts into the accounts of accused persons on the directions of Pak Intelligence Agents as part of the espionage conspiracy it saidNIA which took over the investigation from the CounterIntelligence Police Station Intelligence Department Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh Police in December 2019 had arrested a total of 15 accused persons over the yearsIn June 2020 the agency had charge sheeted 14 accused persons followed by a supplementary charge sheet against one more accused person in March 2021Further investigation and trial against other accused persons in the case is continuing IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-convicts-two-more-in-pak-linked-visakhapatnam-navy-spying-case-647416.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/we-all-know-which-country-is-factory-of-terrorism-mea-slams-pakistan-for-supporting-terrorists-647419.html New Delhi Nov 7 India on Friday slammed Pakistan for its support to terrorist groups calling it a factory of terrorism and a global epicentre of terrorism When asked about Pakistans institutional help to terrorist organisations and Pakistan ministers recent visit to LashkareTayyiba LeT institution Jaiswal responded We all know you know which country is the factory of terrorism which country is the global epicentre of terrorism So I need not elaborate more for you to get an answer to your questionEarlier in October Pakistan made a renewed attempt to legitimise its terrorism by defending its terrorist brigades sent across to attack India by making the outlandish claim that they are freedom fighters India denounced it as doublespeak and hypocrisy by the epicentre of global terrorismNations should distinguish between terrorism and the exercise of the legitimate right of people to resist foreign occupation Muhammad Jawad Ajmal a Counsellor at Pakistans UN Mission saidHe falsely claimed that the distinction is duly observed in International Law International Humanitarian Law and General Assembly resolution 4651 which also endorses this positionHowever a 1994 General Assembly declaration expressly states Criminal acts intended or calculated to provoke a state of terror in the general public a group of persons or particular persons for political purposes are in any circumstance unjustifiable whatever the considerations of a political philosophical ideological racial ethnic religious or any other nature that may be invoked to justify them This is reiterated in a 2004 Security Council resolution and the 1999 International Convention Against Financing Terrorism adopted by the UN General AssemblyThe Assembly resolution that Ajmal cited 4651 adopted in 1991 makes a glancing mention of liberation struggles but does not legitimise terrorism carried out under that claim and goes on to stress that it once again unequivocally condemns as criminal and unjustifiable all acts methods and practices of terrorism wherever and by whomever committedIt demanded that all nations fulfil their obligations under international law to refrain from participating in terrorist acts in other statesRaghoo Puri a First Secretary at Indias UN Mission sought to set Pakistan right saying Terrorism is among the gravest of offences that fundamentally violates the core of humanity It represents the worst of bigotry violence intolerance and fear and terrorists are the worst of the worst in humankindPakistans doublespeak and hypocrisy also stand exposed he saidHe added Pakistan is a wellknown epicentre of terrorism with established link to multiple terror attacks across the world targeting innocent nationalsAjmal made the absurd attempt to misinterpret international law during the interactive dialogue with Ben Saul the Special Rapporteur on Fundamental Freedoms While Countering TerrorismIt was held by the UN General Assemblys Third Committee that deals with humanitarian affairs IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/we-all-know-which-country-is-factory-of-terrorism-mea-slams-pakistan-for-supporting-terrorists-647419.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intelligence-warns-of-renewed-fidayeen-strikes-across-loc-narco-funded-insurgency-646968.html New Delhi Nov 5 India must brace for a chilling winter as Pakistanbacked terror networks regroup across the Line of Control LoC in Jammu and Kashmir and intelligence warns of renewed fidayeen strikes and narcofinanced insurgency Six months after Operation Sindoor scorched the terror grid in Jammu and Kashmir fresh intelligence accessed by NDTV and corroborated by multiple agencies paints a grim portrait of Pakistans renewed proxy warLashkareTaiba LeT and JaisheMohammed JeM longtime instruments of Islamabads covert aggression are reportedly mobilising for a new wave of coordinated strikes aided by Pakistans Special Services Group SSG and the InterServices Intelligence ISI Since September infiltration routes along the Line of Control LoC have witnessed a surge in activity Drones buzzed over vulnerable ridges operated by a LeT unit led by the notorious Shamsher mapping gaps for potential fidayeenstyle assaults or aerial weapon drops Intelligence intercepts suggest Pakistans Border Action Teams BATs a lethal mix of exSSG commandos and trained terrorists have been redeployed across PakistanOccupied Kashmir PoK signalling a possible escalation in crossborder raids Octobers clandestine conclaves in PoK attended by JamaateIslami Hizbul Mujahideen and ISI brass reportedly finalised plans to revive dormant terror cells Monthly stipends for excommanders reactivation orders for sleeper modules and directives to avenge Operation Sindoor losses were issued The ISI facing diplomatic isolation and domestic unrest appears to be doubling down on its old playbook exporting instability to derail Indias peace A dangerous new front is emerging LeT operatives are rebuilding their human intelligence network across the Kashmir Valley mapping local sympathisers and assets Parallel narcoterror and arms smuggling routes eerily reminiscent of Punjab and Rajasthans recent patterns are being expanded to fund operations The timing is ominous Indias Trishul Triservice exercise unfolds on western borders while winters approach traditionally curtails infiltration Yet analysts warn this year may defy that trend New Delhi has sounded the alarm Officials describe the intelligence as a critical warning with the Northern Command on high alert Operation Sindoor which earlier dismantled LeT and TRF modules may soon enter a renewed phase The stakes are high not just for territorial integrity but for the promise of normalcy that local elections and returning tourists have begun to restore As the valley braces for what could be a long winter of terror the question isnt whether Pakistan will strike its when and how The silence along the LoC may yet be broken by the echo of another fidayeen charge another drone drop another test of Indias firm resolve to maintain peace IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/intelligence-warns-of-renewed-fidayeen-strikes-across-loc-narco-funded-insurgency-646968.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/student-led-revolt-in-pok-mirrors-nepal-bangladesh-protests-threaten-to-spiral-nationwide-646876.html New Delhi Nov 5 Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK which the Shehbaz Sharif government thought had brought under control is on the boil again Complaints about largescale atrocities especially against students are being reported even as India condemned the action Intelligence agencies say that while the protests last month were by the political class and activists this time it is the students who have taken the lead This has given the Sharif government much to worry about as it is well known what the students did in Nepal and BangladeshThe protests began at the University of Azad Kashmir The students raised the issues of the demerit in intermediate exams and rising fees The government immediately banned student unions and political activities at the universityCurrently it is only the students who are protesting They have been raising antiPakistan slogans The anger is against the Sharif government and the atrocities being committed by the Pakistan militaryThe Sharif government is taking no chances and is doing everything possible to put down the protests As per Intelligence inputs the protest has the potential of gaining traction in a huge way not just in PoK but in the rest of Pakistan as wellThe Nepal situation is fresh on everyones mind There are many similarities between the protests that rocked Kathmandu and the one that is taking place in PoK In both cases the protests were against corruption and lack of opportunities and lack of development The protests in Nepal turned violent when the government ordered a ban on social mediaSimilar issues are being raised in PoK as well While issues such as corruption and lack of development have been raised over the past few months the students in particular are angry about the exam boards emarking policy The students say that this policy is affecting 10000 studentsThe Pakistani government is also worried that many others will join the students and this could well become a nationwide movement The Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee JKJAAC has said that it will back the students This would give the protesters more teeth and grit to fight against the establishmentExperts say that this situation should not be viewed in isolation Pakistan is facing trouble on many fronts There is trouble in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa already which the military is finding extremely hard to deal withOn the other hand the establishment is constantly dealing with Imran Khan and his supporters Protests like the one that is taking place in the PoK involve students The atrocities being committed against them can gain them sympathy from students across the nation the experts say This is what is worrying the Sharif governmentAn official said that the arbitrary arrests of students violation of human rights and suppression of the unions are bound to hurt PakistanThe manner in which the situation is being handled there is every chance that it could get worse not just for the PoK but the rest of Pakistan as well PoK watchers say that issues such as corruption and mismanagement are nothing new in the regionIssues such as these have been simmering for long but the establishment has always used brute force to silence those who raise questions In the last one and a half years there has been a change in approach by those raising questions They have been standing up to the atrocities and each time the government has entered into a truce it has been temporaryOfficials say that this is a clear indicator that there is a storm brewing and Pakistan may well witness a Nepal or Bangladeshlike situation soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/student-led-revolt-in-pok-mirrors-nepal-bangladesh-protests-threaten-to-spiral-nationwide-646876.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/encounter-breaks-out-in-forests-of-jampks-kishtwar-after-terrorists-fire-at-search-party--646751.html Jammu Nov 5 An encounter started on Wednesday between the security forces and terrorists in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmirs Kishtwar district Officials said that on specific intelligence inputs security forces started a CASO Cordon and Search Operation in the Kalaban forest area of Chatroo subdivision in Kishtwar district on Tuesday eveningAs the security forces closed in on the hiding terrorists they fired at the surrounding security personnel triggering an encounter which is now going on Further details are awaited officials saidThe JampK Police and the security forces have started aggressive antiterrorist operations targeting terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersThis revised strategy is aimed at dismantling the total ecosystem of terror in Jammu and Kashmir rather than just the elimination of the gunwielding terroristsDrug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forces as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorists in the UTAggressive operations were started in JampK after the April 22 terror attack in Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam by Pakistanbacked LashkareTaiba LeT terroristsTwentysix civilians including 25 tourists and one local Pony owner were killed in the Baisaran terror attack The attack outraged the entire country after which Operation Sindoor was started by the Armed Forces against the terror infrastructure in PakistanJampK has a 740kmlong Line of Control LoC and a 240kmlong International Border The army guards the LoC while the Border Security Force BSF guards the IBArmy and the BSF are deployed to prevent infiltration or exfiltration check the menace of drones carrying payloads of armsammunition drugs and cash for the terrorists while antiterrorism operations are carried out by local police and the security forces in the hinterlandThe LoC is situated in the Baramulla Kupwara and Bandipora districts of the Valley and partly in the Jammu district The IB is situated in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu division IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/encounter-breaks-out-in-forests-of-jampks-kishtwar-after-terrorists-fire-at-search-party--646751.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-dangles-america-card-to-bring-azhar-saeed-out-of-hiding-646799.html New Delhi Nov 5 The ISI and Pakistan army have been exploiting the improved ties with the United States to lure its terrorists to come out of hiding and renew terror operations once again Many terror groups especially the JaisheMohammad JeM and LashkareTaiba LeT had gone completely quiet in the aftermath of Operation SindoorDuring Operation Sindoor the JeM LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen faced considerable losses after their headquarters and training pads were destroyedIntelligence Bureau officials say that terror chiefs such as Mazood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed remained largely indoors They were scared of being hit by an Indian strike or being eliminated by enemies The terror chiefs were also dejected as they could not explain the situation to their cadres However they were disillusioned with both the ISI and the army as they felt that these two institutions were unable to protect their people infrastructure and familiesWhile Pakistan has lost all the wars that it has fought with India Operation Sindoor had a completely different impact on not just the Pakistan establishment but even the terror groups The operation witnessed precision hits and the entire Pakistan mechanism was caught nappingThe ISI is currently in damage control mode It is fully aware that none of the cadres in these terror groups will function if their chiefs are not seen in the open They expect them to deliver fiery antiIndia speeches All these days the ISI ensured that old videos of Azhar and Saeed were in circulation and they were being passed off as new The cadres however grew increasingly suspicious and asked questionsThe army and ISI then reached out to the two chiefs and assured them that they could come out in the open and begin operations They were told that the US and Pakistan share strong ties which means the country was well protected Both Azhar and Saeed had separate meetings with ISI officials at their respective militaryprotected homes in LahoreThe ISI used the American card to get the two leaders on board They were assured that India would not carry out any such operation against Pakistan and if it did then the US would get involved This is something that New Delhi would not want the terror chiefs were toldWhile both chiefs appear to have agreed for now only Azhar has made a brief public appearance The JeM channels are now active with messages from Azhar The messages are directed against India and call on the cadres to reignite the war in Jammu and Kashmir Apart from Azhar making an appearance the JaisheMohammad is also working on its womens wing which will be headed by the terror chiefs sister Sadiya AzharOn the assurance that the ISI has given to the two terror chiefs officials say that it is a hollow promise India will take similar action if there is any misadventure from Pakistan the official said This would be irrespective of which country Pakistan would look up to if it had to face something similar to Operation Indoor India has made it clear that any act of terror would be treated as an act of war and the country has every right to defend itself while also making sure that it is not the aggressorMeanwhile Indian agencies are keeping a close watch on the border areas and the modules of these terror groups within the country The army is monitoring the border areas closely to prevent any infiltration There are over 80 terrorists who are waiting at the launch pads in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK In the last couple of months several infiltration bids have been made but each one of them has been foiled by the Indian armed forcesThe vigil would remain at an alltime high as the possible return of the two chiefs to fulltime operations could give the terrorists waiting to infiltrate a major morale boost IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-dangles-america-card-to-bring-azhar-saeed-out-of-hiding-646799.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/security-forces-crush-naxal-arms-factory-in-chhattisgarhs-sukma-forests-646662.html Raipur Nov 4 Deep inside the thick forests of Chhattisgarhs Sukma district a hidden Naxalite weapons factory lies in ruins today its machinery smashed and its stockpiles seized by a swift raid from the District Reserve Guard DRG Acting on precise intelligence the DRG team slipped through the undergrowth near the KoimentaErapalli belt and uncovered a fullscale ordnance unit that Maoists had nursed for months hoping to arm a fresh wave of attacksWhat the jawans found was no makeshift shed but a camouflaged workshop humming under solar panels Seventeen countrymade rifles each capable of sustained fire lay halfassembled beside barrelgrenade launchers designed to shred patrolsPiles of steel rods trigger mechanisms lathe machines drilling bits and welding kits filled the cavernous hideout while crates of gelatin sticks detonators and circuit boards waited to become roadside bombsSukma Superintendent of Police SP Kiran Chavan later told reporters that surrendered cadres had whispered the location weeks earlier proof that fear now travels faster than ideology inside Maoist ranksAcross Bastar this year 249 Naxalites have fallen in gunfights among them the movements General Secretary Nambala Keshav Rao One officer who walked the site described the air thick with the smell of gun oil and fresh metal shavingsBlueprints pinned to bark showed plans for rifles that could match armyissue accuracy a desperate bid to replace the hundreds of weapons lost in encounters this yearWith winter closing in and local elections on the horizon the factory was the rebels lifeline its destruction has snapped that line clean The entire complex was razed before dusk flames licking the treetops as explosives were safely detonatedEvery jawan returned to Metaguda camp without a scratch their radios crackling with quiet triumphTwo hundred and twenty of those deaths occurred in the same seven districts that cradle Sukma turning onceimpenetrable jungles into hunting grounds for security forces Villagers who once paid levies now watch DRG columns pass with folded hands sensing the red corridor shrinking one burnt workshop at a timeFor the Maoists the loss is more than metal and powder it is the collapse of a dream to fight another season For the forces it is another dawn patrol scheduled deeper into the green hell chasing the next hidden spark before it can igniteThe timing couldnt be worse for them the SP added With 249 Naxalites neutralised statewide this year alone including top CPIMaoist General Secretary Nambala Keshav Rao this factory was their desperate bid to bounce back We ensured it became their graveyard IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/security-forces-crush-naxal-arms-factory-in-chhattisgarhs-sukma-forests-646662.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-linked-networks-connected-to-global-arms-smuggling-report-646454.html Islamabad Nov 3 Pakistanbased entities have been linked to arms trafficking networks extending beyond India and Afghanistan from Iranian arms transfer to Yemens Houthis to wider black markets across the Middle East and Africa a report cited on Monday Citing findings from investigative reports and official charges in the United States and Europe it stated that Pakistani nationals participated in unlawful exports of antiaircraft ammunition and drone technology bolstering Pakistans global reputation as a logistics and facilitation hub for arms smugglingThe recent 40year prison sentence handed down by a US court to Pakistani national Muhammad Pahlawan for smuggling Iranian weapons to Yemens Houthi insurgents has cast a glaring spotlight on the persistent involvement of Pakistani actors in international arms trafficking and criminal enterprises Pahlawans conviction is not an isolated incident but rather a manifestation of a broader trend reflecting Pakistans entanglement in regional and global illicit arms flows often with grave security implications for the wider world a report in Asian News Post detailedAccording to the report Muhammad Pahlawan the Pakistani citizen was sentenced to 40 years by a US federal court in Virginia on charges of conspiring to provide material support to terrorists violating weapons of mass destruction controls and illegally transporting advanced conventional armsThe US Justice Department revealed that Pahlawan captained a fishing vessel used to move sophisticated Iranian ballistic missile components antiship missile parts and warheads to the Houthi rebels in Yemen This operation intercepted in the Arabian Sea in January 2024 tragically resulted in the deaths of two US Navy SEALs during the boarding action Crew testimonies revealed many were deceived about their participation highlighting the transnational clandestine and often coercive nature of such trafficking networks it mentionedThe report noted that in recent years the modus operandi of Pakistani arms traffickers has evolved From largescale trucking operations it said the network now employs methods such as drone drops and maritime transfers and covert border crossings often managed by organised criminal networks with overseas linksHistorical investigations the report said have documented the role of Pakistans InterServices Intelligence ISI and militarybacked syndicates in both arming foreign proxies and managing lucrative smuggling chains for profit and strategic influence Some analysts argue that denial and inaction by law enforcement have enabled criminal actors and militant suppliers to operate with significant impunity enhancing the resilience and expanding the footprint of these networksSo long as criminal and state actors in Pakistan possess the motive opportunity and network to facilitate illicit arms flows regional and global security will remain threatened Whether supplying weapons to state clients proxies sectarian groups or criminal syndicates Pakistans entanglement in arms smuggling is both a historical constant and a present danger the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-linked-networks-connected-to-global-arms-smuggling-report-646454.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/four-kuki-militants-neutralised-in-manipur-security-operation-on-646612.html New Delhi Nov 4 At least four militants of the United Kuki National Army UKNA were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Manipurs Churachandpur district on Tuesday officials said According to security officials In the early hours of November 4 during an intelligencebased operation terrorists resorted to unprovoked firing on the Army column at Khanpi village approximately 80 Km West of Churachandpur ManipurIn the ensuing firefight between Security Forces and armed cadres of UKNA a nonSuspension of Operations nonSoO insurgent group 4 cadres were neutralised in an intelligencebased operation Khanpi they addedThe operation is still in progress and a search of the adjoining areas is in progressThis operation follows recent atrocities by UKNA cadres including the killing of a village chief intimidation of locals and attempts to disrupt peace and stability in the regionSuccessful neutralisation of these terrorists highlights the Indian Army and Assam Rifles commitment to protecting innocent civilians mitigating all threats and ensuring peace and security in ManipurNotably during October 25 November 1 the Army and Assam Rifles in close coordination with Manipur Police executed a series of precise intelligencedriven joint operations across Thoubal Tengnoupal Khuga Keibul Tronglaobi Makha Leikai Keirao Wangkhem Kakching Bishnupur Imphal West and Imphal East Districts of ManipurThe operations led to the apprehension of 17 cadres from the hill and valleybased groups and the recovery of 16 weapons illegal contraband and other warlike storesThe apprehended cadres belong to groups including proscribed groups PREPAK PRO PLA RPFPLA and KCP PWG Major seizures include an INSAS LMG rifles grenades a 51mm mortar shell radio sets and cashForces also seized 47 kg methamphetamine heroin and a large contraband haul including 14500 WIN cigarette packets and 863 liquor bottlesThese operations are ensuring peace prosperity and stability in Manipur and are ensuring rapid stability in the regionKuki militant outfits UKNA and the CKMA did not sign the Suspension of Operations SoO agreement with the government in 2008 The CKMA outfit is a newly formed militant group IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/four-kuki-militants-neutralised-in-manipur-security-operation-on-646612.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/hiding-chiefs-broken-trust-lashkar-e-taiba-and-jaish-e-mohammed-cadres-turn-on-their-leaders-post-ops-sindoor-646270.html New Delhi Nov 3 The LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed were left reeling during Operation Sindoor The ISI has since made several attempts to revive these groups and put them back into business However both groups despite having men at their disposal are failing to bounce back because their chiefs have gone into hiding Masood Azhar the head of the JaisheMohammed is a depressed man after he lost a good chunk of his family during Operation Sindoor During the precise action undertaken by the Indian armed forces the JaisheMohammeds Bahawalpur headquarters was hit and razed to rubble Azhars family members who were present at the facility were killed during the operationHafiz Saeeds LashkareTaiba which also suffered major damage during the operation is also finding it hard to operate Saeed has gone into hiding and Indian Intelligence Bureau officials say that he fears that someone from within may try and eliminate himThere is growing discontent within both outfits following Operation Sindoor Many within the outfits question why they are left out in the open while the heads get all the protection directly either from the ISI or the Pakistan Army They also question the silence from their heads following the operation Many feel that people like Saeed and Azhar look out only for themselves and their families When it comes to their foot soldiers they do not look out for themMany within the outfits are asking questions about whether Jihad and death are only reserved for them and not for the top leaders They cite examples of ZakiurRehman Lakhvi the operational commander of the LashkareTaiba who continues to live in highsecurity locationsMoreover Lakhvi has not been seen for several years and this has raised questions in the minds of the cadres In the case of JaisheMohammed the cadres were initially understanding after Azhar lost his family However his prolonged absence has become increasingly frustrating for the cadresThey have begun to realise that the videos of Azhar being passed off as recent ones are in reality old All these developments have caused immense discontentment within the ranks officials sayWhile Operation Sindoor broke the backs of these two outfits the developments in Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP have angered the cadres as well Both the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed only toe the line of the army or ISI Most of the cadres are unable to understand why these two outfits are silent about the Pakistan governments stance on the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP or the Afghan TalibanThe airstrikes in Afghanistan and the fight against the TTP have not gone down well with the cadres of most terror groups They are questioning the logic of battling the Taliban when the actual battle ought to be against India and the Western forcesIn recent months Pakistan has cozied up to the United States a country that both the cadres of the LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed view as an enemy This bonhomie which has been a problem for these groups in the past has once again resurfaced and has not gone down well with many within the ranks of these terror groupsNeither the army nor the ISI would want to see these groups going down or face a rift within This is because they are the most trusted proxies However both institutions are busy with the Afghan Taliban TTP and the Balochistan Nationalist Army BLAIn the battle against the three the army has faced severe losses An official says that the army is too busy protecting itself and hence has no time to help revive its two most important proxies This explains so many failed infiltration bids into Jammu and Kashmir While operations are hit and the ISI may look to revive them what it would find tough is boosting the morale of the cadre Currently it is not just the morale of the cadres that is down but even the trust factor in the leadership is almost invisible IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/hiding-chiefs-broken-trust-lashkar-e-taiba-and-jaish-e-mohammed-cadres-turn-on-their-leaders-post-ops-sindoor-646270.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/from-mumbai-to-kabul-pakistans-habit-of-denying-its-own-terrorists-returns-to-haunt-it-646313.html New Delhi Nov 3 Not owning up to its own nationals who enter other countries as terrorists has been a speciality of Pakistan While India has complained about it for long and still continues to the same problem appears to have cropped up for Afghanistan as well Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan which have entered into an uneasy truce are failing on many fronts While issues relating to the Durand Line have been the major bone of contention Afghanistan is now complaining that Pakistan does not want to take its nationals backFor many years several Pakistani terrorists have been operating in Afghanistan The Afghan security officials have made several arrests as these people were undertaking acts of terror However during the talks Pakistan flatly refused to take back these nationals and insisted that they remain in AfghanistanDuring the talks Afghanistan said that these terrorists of Pakistan nationality will be deported Pakistan however did not agree to the same Instead Islamabad insisted Kabul reins in these elements within Pakistan and they should not be deportedThis has become a flash point during the talks and peace between the two nations remains a far cry stillIndian officials say that this is a classic Islamabad tactic Pakistan has for years been sending its nationals to India to undertake terror attacks However each time one of them has been arrested Pakistan has denied that these are their nationalsIndia too has on several occasions offered the deportation of Pakistani nationals Islamabad has always rejected the claim stating that these persons are not their nationalsWhen Ajmal Kasab carried out the Mumbai 2611 attacks along with 9 other terrorists Pakistan refused to accept that he was their national In fact when they were sent in they were given Hindu identities and also told to wear saffron threads on their wrists When some persons in the Pakistan media exposed the real identity of Kasab the ISI made sure that everything was covered up In fact his entire family was hidden from the world so that the real identity would not get exposedPakistan has without proof been accusing Afghanistan of shielding and backing the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP This has been a major stand off point between the two nations and Kabul has flatly rejected these allegationsKabul has accused Pakistan of sending in terrorists into the country with the aim of carrying out attacks Recently Afghanistan accused Pakistan with proof that it was training its nationals to be part of the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP Pakistan joined hands with the ISKP to counter the TTP In return Pakistan has promised to train and send its nationals to join the ISKP to fight against the Taliban in AfghanistanNow that many Pakistani nationals have been arrested Islamabad is refusing to agree to their deportation If they agree it would become clear that Pakistan is training terrorists to fight in Afghanistan Hence Pakistan wants to avoid that embarrassment and is insisting that they be tried and jailed in Afghanistan itselfWhile Pakistan has been denying this Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that during the negotiations that took place in Istanbul the Islamic Emirate had offered to deport individuals who Pakistan considers to be a threatThis was however rejected by Pakistan Officials in India say that despite stating that these persons are a threat Pakistan has refused their deportation and this is only because of their nationality Deporting these individuals would expose Pakistans duplicity as its own nationals are the ones creating trouble the official also addedAnalysts say that on the peace front the troubles between the two countries are unlikely to end anytime soon There is too much mistrust between the two sides and issues such as these are only making matters worse for the relations between the two nations IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/from-mumbai-to-kabul-pakistans-habit-of-denying-its-own-terrorists-returns-to-haunt-it-646313.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-sia-arrests-key-handler-in-narco-terror-case-646073.html Srinagar Nov 1 The JampK Polices State Investigation Agency said on Saturday that it has arrested the key handler in a narcoterror case in Srinagar city SIA Kashmir today achieved a major breakthrough in a NarcoTerror case after a key handler was arrested from the Bemina area of Srinagar city The accused named Basharat Ali son of Mohd Sadeeq a resident of Tad Karnah Kupwara was evading arrest in case FIR No 192022 of SIA Kashmir for the last three years the SIA said in a statementThe case pertains to a Pakistansponsored NarcoTerror module of LashkareTaiba involved in the smuggling of narcotics and weapons from across the border in the Karnah sector with the proceeds from the sale of narcotic substances being pumped into sustaining terrorism in Jammu amp Kashmir it addedBasharat is the fourth proclaimed absconder to be arrested in this case and SIA is optimistic of unravelling more linkages of the case with his arrest the statement said adding that this year SIA Kashmir has conducted numerous successful operations in its endeavour to dismantle the menace of narcoterrorism resulting in the arrest of some key operatives of terror organisationsSecurity forces and JampK Police have been carrying out aggressive antiterror operations against terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisers in order to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror Drug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets are on the scanner of the security forces It is believed that the funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampKThe revised strategy is aimed at a coordinated synergetic effort by police and the security forces to dismantle the terror ecosystem rather than merely targeting the gunwielding terrorist IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-sia-arrests-key-handler-in-narco-terror-case-646073.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terror-network-busted-in-rajasthan-5-detained-from-four-districts-646087.html Jaipur Nov 1 Rajasthans AntiTerrorist Squad ATS has detained five individuals from Jaipur Jodhpur Jalore and Karauli districts following intelligence inputs from the Intelligence Bureau IB officials said on Saturday The operation conducted early Friday morning exposed a suspected network linked to foreignbased terrorist organisations and illegal funding channels they saidFive individuals have been detained for suspected involvement in foreign funding They are being thoroughly interrogated and their digital devices are under forensic examination None have been formally arrested yet We are investigating the sources and motives of the overseas funders said Dinesh MN Additional Director General AntiTerrorist SquadAntiGangster Task ForceAn indepth investigation is underway to uncover the full extent of the suspected terror funding network officials addedAccording to ATS officials the detained suspects were allegedly in contact with suspicious individuals abroad and were planning to travel overseasThey are also accused of providing financial support to terrorlinked groups through donations and covert funding networks officials saidSeveral mobile phones donation receipts and other incriminating materials were seized during the raidsAll five are currently being questioned in JaipurThose detained have been identified as Osama Umar from Sanchore Jalore Masood from Pipar Jodhpur Mohammad Ayub from Jodhpur city Mohammad Junaid from Karauli and Basir from JaipurSources said that Osama also known as Usman and his brother Ayub served as maulanas at local madrasasAyub has reportedly lived in the Bombay Housing Scheme area of Jodhpur for the past 1015 years and teaches at a madrassa in Chopasni villageMasood arrested from Pipar is originally from Barmer districtIn Jodhpur ATS officials detained Ayub Khan after seizing two mobile phones donation receipts and documents from his residenceA search in Pipar city for Masood initially failed as he had reportedly gone underground after sensing police actionHowever he was later apprehended and additional documents and phones were confiscatedSimilarly a raid at Jodhawas in Sanchore led to the detention of Osama alias Anwar Khan a resident of Ramsar village in Barmer who serves as a mosque cleric in SanchoreSenior officials confirmed that all five detainees are suspected of channeling foreign funds to support radical activitiesThe recovered digital devices are undergoing forensic analysis to trace communication and monetary links IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/terror-network-busted-in-rajasthan-5-detained-from-four-districts-646087.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ttp-emerges-as-dominant-outfit-in-pakistans-militant-landscape-646101.html Islamabad Nov 1 Renewed rift between JamaatulAhrar JuA and TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP within Pakistans militant network extends beyond changes in leadership to the operational level with the JuA often claiming responsibility for attacks that TTP publicly denied a report cited on Saturday It added that JuA was founded in 2014 by Omar Khalid Khorasani after he broke away from the TTP following a disagreement with the thenleader of the TTP Mullah FazlullahIn Pakistans militant landscape the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP has emerged as the dominant outfit This lead largely stems from its quasigovernance model with centralized leadership and a decentralized operational structure Likewise a sustainable stream of financial flows and a vast network of alliances with over 90 groups have made the TTP the most lethal vibrant and resilient group operating in Pakistan a report in The Diplomat detailedHowever this potency is now facing challenges as rifts are gradually brewing between the TTP and JamatulAhrar JuA with the latter determined to split ways Meanwhile the upstart Ittehad Mujahideen Pakistan IMP is increasingly joining hands with the JuA to chip away at the TTPs influence it addedAccording to the Diplomat report following the killing of Omar Khalid Khorasani the JuA has been left without a leader making it unlikely that any major JuA affiliate will hold a significant position within the TTP commandThe JuA now wants key positions The Diplomat quoted Arshad Mohmand a journalist at Voice of America as sayingMohmand added that amid the shifting landscape the JuA has pursued a hedging policy between the TTP and rising rival group the Ittehad Mujahideen Pakistan IMPIn April 2024 the IMP emerged as a new faction in Pakistans militancy domain The group is led by three factions LashkareIslam Hafiz Gul Bahadur and Harakat Inqilab Islami Pakistan HIIP with the Gul Bahadur faction at the helm This newly formed alliance has claimed several highprofile attacks across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province particularly focusing on the southern belts the report stressedThe JuA is gradually expanding its network of alliances extending its influence from the Chitral district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to Karachi in Sindh On October 25 30 affiliates from Chitral joined the JuA This strategy is mainly motivated by a desire to weaken the strong foothold of the TTP in the southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where the JuA intends to consolidate its hold a source familiar with the dynamics says it noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ttp-emerges-as-dominant-outfit-in-pakistans-militant-landscape-646101.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 22:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-trains-over-1-000-iskp-terrorists-to-target-afghan-taliban-raising-fears-of-spillover-into-india-645773.html New Delhi Oct 31 Pakistan has set up four dedicated camps to train terrorists of the Islamic State in large numbers and then send them into Afghanistan to carry out attacks Experts say that Pakistan could gradually divert some of the ISKP terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir Since tensions with the Afghan Taliban escalated Pakistan and the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP have come closer as they are fighting a common enemyThe Afghan Taliban and Pakistan have had a falling out over issues over the Durand Line and since then tensions have soaredPakistan has even carried out air strikes in Afghanistan and the Taliban too have responded fiercelyTraining camps in Pakistan specially to train members of the ISKP have been mushrooming in recent monthIntelligence Bureau officials say that the ISI plans to train over a 1000 terrorists of the ISKP with the specific intention that they carry out attacks on the Afghan TalibanVarious forms of training are being imparted the Indian agencies sayTerrorists are being trained to fight on the land so that they can take on the Taliban fighters There are training camps for suicide strikers as well officials sayIt is also learnt that many officers of the Pakistan Army both current and former are involved in the training processThe ISKP since its inception has been in a battle with the Taliban and seeks to overthrow the Taliban regime and rule AfghanistanHowever the ISKP has been no match for the Taliban and hence grabbed the opportunity that Pakistan offered itOfficials say that many ISKP members are being taken into Pakistan from Afghanistan and then are sent to camps in Balochistan and the tribal areas of Khyber PakhtunkhwaThe arrest of one Mohammad by the Afghan security officials also confirmed the claims that Pakistan had become a training ground for ISKP terroristsThe terrorist detained told the security officials that he had undergone ideological and combat training in Pakistans Quetta region He said that when he entered Afghanistan with a fake ID card his name was Mohammad He also said that the ISI had made significant efforts to indoctrinate himWhile the terror camps set up by Pakistan to train ISKP terrorists are solely focussed on Afghanistan officials warn that in the future this could have ramifications for the entire regionIndia is a country of interest for the ISKP and over the next couple of months it could expand its area of operations away from Afghanistan as wellWhen the ISKP was set up its primary focus was on defeating the Taliban The terror group had however made it clear that it was interested in setting up a Caliphate that included IndiaThe terror group has also shown keen interest in fighting in Jammu and KashmirExperts say that Pakistan could gradually divert some of the ISKP terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir The ISI feels that having another terror group in the Valley in addition to the JaisheMohammad and LashkareTayiba would make the battle stronger for themAnother worry for the Indian agencies is that apart from sending in trained fighters of the ISKP there is every chance of a recruitment drive being launchedThe ISKP has in the past hired Indians and trained them in Pakistan Now the ISI would look to recruit from India and then train them in camps in PakistanAt the last count at least 21 people from Kerala left the country and joined the ISKP in Afghanistan They were being trained so that they could be later sent back to India and carry out terror strikes IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-trains-over-1-000-iskp-terrorists-to-target-afghan-taliban-raising-fears-of-spillover-into-india-645773.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/al-qaeda-issues-lone-wolf-call-in-india-marking-alarming-tactical-shift-645785.html New Delhi Oct 31 The security agencies are keeping a close watch following a call made by the AlQaeda in the SubContinent AQIS to launch lone wolf attacks in India This signals a shift in the functioning of the AQIS which has so far not managed to make the kind of progress it would have wanted to in India The AQIS was launched in 2014 with the sole goal of carrying out strikes in the subcontinent While it was formed in Afghanistan it had stated that its primary focus would be IndiaThe outfit had even spoken about liberating Jammu and Kashmir from India It had even appointed Asim Umar a man from Uttar Pradesh to head its India operationsAt first the AQIS made several attempts to set up modules in Uttar Pradesh Delhi and other parts of North India While the modules were set up they never took off as the AQIS hoped since the Intelligence and security agencies managed to get the better of them This made the terror group change its strategy and hence the call was made to carry out lone wolf attacks in IndiaThe AQIS is more or less following the pattern of the Islamic State which also encourages lone wolves to carry out attacks The decision to go in for lone wolf attacks is because they are investmentfree and the chance of detection is very lowThe arrest of Zubair Hangargekar from Pune by the Maharashtra AntiTerrorism Squad ATS is a clear sign that the AQIS has been encouraging lone wolvesWhile the ATS is still investigating his links to the outfit and whether he was involved in radicalising others prima facie it appears that he was acting aloneAt the time of his arrest the ATS found pictures of him holding an AK47 rifle and also making bombsWhile Zubair Hangargekar originally hails from Solapur he worked in Pune as a specialist in software testing and a database developerThe ATS learnt that he was earning well in the IT firm where he was employed It became clear that he was radicalised by the online propaganda of the AQIS following which he decided to carry out attacksIntelligence Bureau officials said that the call for lone wolf attacks made by the AQIS is a worrisome development When compared to the Islamic State Al Qaeda has more traction in IndiaSince the days of Osama bin Laden Al Qaeda had more traction and when the Islamic State came into the picture the loyal base of Al Qaeda remained intact in IndiaFurther AlQaeda has more reach in India Its ideology is strong in the north south and the northeastern states Hence the latest call is a worrying development and many youth who are radicalised online could follow the message put out by the outfitFollowing the deaths of Bin Laden and Atman alZawahiri many had expected that AlQaeda would be finished While the outfit lay low for a while it gradually started bouncing backThe developments in Mali that signal a complete AlQaeda takeover would have boosted the morale of the rest of the members across the globeSuch events are being cited during online radicalisation sessions as well as the propaganda material that the outfit has been putting outAlQaeda while encouraging its followers to carry out lone wolf attacks says Pick up the truck now not to mow grass but to kill the enemiesIt says There is no need for an IED If you cannot assemble one then run your enemy over with a car The other weapons that the lone wolves can use according to AlQaeda are stones and knives It also encourages its members to push nonbelievers down the building Such material is circulating in large numbers online as the terror group makes a hard push to encourage lone wolves to carry out attacks in India IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/al-qaeda-issues-lone-wolf-call-in-india-marking-alarming-tactical-shift-645785.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/three-operatives-of-sikhs-for-justice-in-punjab-police-net-645854.html Chandigarh Oct 31 IANS Punjab Police apprehended three operatives of the banned Sikhs for Justice SFJ for writing proKhalistan slogans on walls of schools in Punjab said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on FridaynbspNew Yorkbased SFJ is backed by mastermind Gurpatwant Singh Pannun a dual USCanadian citizen designated a terrorist by the Indian government Those arrested have been identified as Navjot Singh alias Jota 24 and Gurpreet Singh 26 both residents of Kaliaewala village in Ferozepur and Harjinder Singh a resident of Mananwala in BathindanbspThe Police have also recovered four mobile phones and one dongle device from their possessionnbspnbspAs per information ProKhalistani slogans were found written on the walls of two schools including a school at Mananwala village on the intervening night of October 19 and 20nbspDGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused painted inflammatory slogans aimed at inciting public unrest and promoting antinational sentimentsnbspnbspEvidence indicates they were receiving foreign funding for these unlawful activities he saidnbspThe police acted swiftly and ensured that no antinational activity goes unchecked said the DGP adding the Counter Intelligence of Bathinda and Bathinda Police jointly carried out the investigation in a professional and scientific manner to bring the culprits to justicenbspnbspSharing operational details Senior Superintendent of Police Bathinda Amneet Kondal said following technical leads police teams had managed to apprehend two accused Navjot and Gurpreet Singh who are main accused in writing slogan at the PM Kendriya Vidyalaya in Bhissiana villagenbspShe said following the further investigations police teams have also arrested accused Harjinder Singh who wrote slogans at wall of a School at Mananwala villagenbspThe SSP said during questioning the accused revealed that they had written the slogans on the walls following the directions of foreignbased individual identified as Pawanpreet Singh alias Deep Chahal a close aide of Pannun in lieu of moneynbspnbspSharing more details Assistant Inspector General Avneet Kaur Sidhu said accused Harjinder has revealed that accused Navjot had introduced him to Pawanpreet Singh alias Deep Chahal who directed him to write the slogan for which he was paid Rs 2000nbsp https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/three-operatives-of-sikhs-for-justice-in-punjab-police-net-645854.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-charge-sheets-11-arrested-accused-in-suhas-shetty-murder-case-645646.html New Delhi Oct 30 The National Investigation Agency NIA has chargesheeted 11 arrested accused in the Suhas Shetty murder case the investigating agency said on Thursday   The 11 accused were chargesheeted on Wednesday and their chargesheet is filed before the NIA Special Court Bengaluru Karnataka under various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and the Arms Act 1959Notably Suhas Shetty was brutally hacked to death by seven persons armed with lethal weapons including swordsmachetes on May 1 2025The shocking targeted killing was carried out in full public view to instil fear and to spread terror in the society the NIA said in its press noteNIA which took over the case on the directives of the Ministry of Home Affairs found a larger conspiracy behind the targeted killingAccording to the NIA it further found during investigations that Suhas Shettys activities were meticulously tracked over several months as part of the elaborate conspiracy and on the fateful day seven accused in two cars trailed Suhas Shettys Innova carThe accused caused a deliberate accident on the Innova car driven by Suhas Shetty followed by intentional ramming by another vehicle thereby blocking all escape routes for Suhas Shetty and his friends Suhas Shetty was forced to flee on foot and was chased and hacked to death by the assailants it saidAs per NIA investigations in the case RC012025NIABLR the terror plot was hatched by accused Abdul Safwan Kalavaru Safwan Chopu Safwan an exmember of the banned Popular Front of India PFI along with Niyaz alias Niya Mohammed Musamir Mahamed Musameer Mohammad Muzammil Noushad Vamanjoor Noushad Chotte Noushad Chotu another exKFD amp PFI member and Adil MaharoofAccused Adil Maharoof alias Adil had provided the funds which were used to recruit other accused on the promise of payment or by exploiting any previous existing enmity with the victim it saidAll five mentioned above along with Kalandar Shafi alias Mande Shafi M Nagaraja alias Naga Ranjith Mahammed Rizwan alias Rijju Azaruddin alias Azar and Abdul Khader alias Noufal are named in the chargesheet filedInvestigation against another arrested accused Abdul Razak is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-charge-sheets-11-arrested-accused-in-suhas-shetty-murder-case-645646.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-australia-discuss-ways-to-enhance-cooperation-in-countering-terrorism-radicalisation-645647.html Canberra Oct 30 India and Australia held the 15th meeting of the Joint Working Group JWG on Counter Terrorism in Canberra discussing ways to enhance cooperation in countering terrorism radicalisation and violent extremism conducive to terrorism the Ministry of External Affairs MEA stated on Thursday During the meeting the two nations held discussion on emerging domestic regional and international terrorism landscape and exchanged views on various areas of cooperation in counter terrorism law enforcement judicial cooperation and maritime security The meeting was cochaired by MEA Joint Secretary Counter Terrorism Vinod Bahade and Australias Ambassador for CounterTerrorism Gemma HugginsBoth sides condemned the heinous terrorist attack on 22 April 2025 in Pahalgam and the Australian side reiterated its support and solidarity with India Recognising the need for enhancing cooperation for effectively countering the challenges in countering terrorism the two sides underlined strengthening cooperation in timely information sharing and concerted actions to counter the use of new and emerging technology for terrorist purposes and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in countering radicalization and violent extremism conducive to terrorism read a statement issued by the MEAThe officials of two nations reaffirmed commitment to strengthen cooperation in the multilateral fora including the United Nations Global Counterterrorism Forum GCTF Financial Action Task Force FATF ASEAN Regional Forum ARF Indian Ocean Rim Association IORA No Money for Terror NMFT and Quad partners to combat global terrorismThe Indian delegation also met officials of the Australian Federal Police Counter Terrorism Unit National Emergency Management Agency and Maritime Border Command and visited the Australian Watch Office and the Crisis Centre the statement addedBoth sides agreed to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group in Delhi on a mutually convenient dateEarlier this week External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of 20th East Asia Summit EAS in Malaysias Kuala LumpurIn a post on X EAM Jaishankar wrote Nice to meet PM Anthony Albanese of Australia on the sidelines of 20th East Asia SummitOn October 9 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australias Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong held a meeting in Canberra discussing ways to strengthen growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Penny Wong called India and Australia joint custodians of the Indian OceanHad a good meeting with Australias Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra Rajnath Singh posted on XSharing details on the meeting the Ministry of Defence stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met Australias Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra The leaders discussed ways to strengthen the growing IndiaAustralia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and deepen cooperation across key sectors including trade technology connectivity and regional security IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/india-australia-discuss-ways-to-enhance-cooperation-in-countering-terrorism-radicalisation-645647.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/d-syndicate-looking-to-expand-narco-trade-into-southern-and-northeastern-routes-warns-intelligence-agencies-645543.html New Delhi Oct 30 In recent months the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB has been cracking down heavily on the Dawood Ibrahimlinked drug network in India The arrests of Danish Chikna and Mohammed Salim Sheikh have dealt major blows to the Dawood network and this has prompted the syndicate to look for newer avenuesAs Intelligence agencies continue to focus heavily on the networks in Maharashtra and neighbouring states the DSyndicate is looking to expand its networks in the northeastern and southern states of IndiaAction would be taken similarly in these parts of the country However it is necessary to bust the networks in states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat which have been the traditional playground of the syndicate for a longWhile Dawood Ibrahim has diversified his business in various parts of the country the command centre remains in MaharashtraThe people working for the network in this sector control the businesses across the country and hence breaking their backs first is important This would eventually lead to the weakening of the networks in other parts of the countryOperations in the northeastern and southern states are currently overseen by Haji Salim an ISI stooge and a member of the Dawood networkSalim has been playing a big part in the DSyndicate after Dawoods righthand man Chhota Shakeel has gone mysteriously quietWith Dawoods brother Anees Ibrahim put in charge of the International wing which does business mostly in African nations the onus of the Indian markets has largely fallen upon SalimAccording to Intelligence agencies the ISI and syndicate have now instructed Salim to focus entirely on the southern and northeastern sector as they feel that there is a major potentialThe syndicate sees potential in the northeast owing to the existing routes from Myanmar With Bangladesh opening up completely to the ISI the syndicate sees further potential in this sectorIn the South the syndicates network exists However this network has largely focused on smuggling drugs out of the country The narcotics would first be smuggled into the southern states especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu and later to the international markets such as Thailand through the Sri Lanka routeAn Intelligence Bureau official says that the syndicate is also looking to bring in more drugs through Sri Lanka before distributing it in the Indian marketWhile the international market is huge for the syndicate it is not ready to let go of India as demand is hugeThe syndicate not just wants to cover its losses in Maharashtra but also the ones it is incurring in PunjabSeveral attempts to bring in drugs through the Punjab route using both couriers and drones are failing owing to heavy scrutiny and security Hence the Dawood network wants to take maximum advantage of the southern route so that it can smuggle drugs in huge quantities and then distribute them to the Indian marketTo bring in drugs from the international market the syndicate would use the route from Sri Lanka The network would look to smuggle the consignment into Tamil Nadu and Kerala before supplying it into the Indian marketAccording to officials the network feels that this would be an easier route as most of the consignments in the Indian market will be transported via land routeThe scrutiny at the southern international borders is relatively less when compared to the borders along Punjab or Jammu and Kashmir Further using the land route to smuggle drugs into India would also attract less scrutiny and the syndicate hopes there would be more hits than missesAnother official also pointed out that the DSyndicate is also tapping into the illegal immigrants who have settled in South India in huge numbers They could be used as carriers to supply the drugs into the Indian markets officials also warned IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/d-syndicate-looking-to-expand-narco-trade-into-southern-and-northeastern-routes-warns-intelligence-agencies-645543.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/d-syndicate-looking-to-expand-narco-trade-into-southern-and-northeastern-routes-warn-intelligence-agencies-645544.html New Delhi Oct 30 In recent months the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB has been cracking down heavily on the Dawood Ibrahimlinked drug network in India The arrests of Danish Chikna and Mohammed Salim Sheikh have dealt major blows to the Dawood network and this has prompted the syndicate to look for newer avenuesAs Intelligence agencies continue to focus heavily on the networks in Maharashtra and neighbouring states the DSyndicate is looking to expand its networks in the northeastern and southern states of IndiaAction would be taken similarly in these parts of the country However it is necessary to bust the networks in states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat which have been the traditional playground of the syndicate for a longWhile Dawood Ibrahim has diversified his business in various parts of the country the command centre remains in MaharashtraThe people working for the network in this sector control the businesses across the country and hence breaking their backs first is important This would eventually lead to the weakening of the networks in other parts of the countryOperations in the northeastern and southern states are currently overseen by Haji Salim an ISI stooge and a member of the Dawood networkSalim has been playing a big part in the DSyndicate after Dawoods righthand man Chhota Shakeel has gone mysteriously quietWith Dawoods brother Anees Ibrahim put in charge of the International wing which does business mostly in African nations the onus of the Indian markets has largely fallen upon SalimAccording to Intelligence agencies the ISI and syndicate have now instructed Salim to focus entirely on the southern and northeastern sector as they feel that there is a major potentialThe syndicate sees potential in the northeast owing to the existing routes from Myanmar With Bangladesh opening up completely to the ISI the syndicate sees further potential in this sectorIn the South the syndicates network exists However this network has largely focused on smuggling drugs out of the country The narcotics would first be smuggled into the southern states especially Kerala and Tamil Nadu and later to the international markets such as Thailand through the Sri Lanka routeAn Intelligence Bureau official says that the syndicate is also looking to bring in more drugs through Sri Lanka before distributing it in the Indian marketWhile the international market is huge for the syndicate it is not ready to let go of India as demand is hugeThe syndicate not just wants to cover its losses in Maharashtra but also the ones it is incurring in PunjabSeveral attempts to bring in drugs through the Punjab route using both couriers and drones are failing owing to heavy scrutiny and security Hence the Dawood network wants to take maximum advantage of the southern route so that it can smuggle drugs in huge quantities and then distribute them to the Indian marketTo bring in drugs from the international market the syndicate would use the route from Sri Lanka The network would look to smuggle the consignment into Tamil Nadu and Kerala before supplying it into the Indian marketAccording to officials the network feels that this would be an easier route as most of the consignments in the Indian market will be transported via land routeThe scrutiny at the southern international borders is relatively less when compared to the borders along Punjab or Jammu and Kashmir Further using the land route to smuggle drugs into India would also attract less scrutiny and the syndicate hopes there would be more hits than missesAnother official also pointed out that the DSyndicate is also tapping into the illegal immigrants who have settled in South India in huge numbers They could be used as carriers to supply the drugs into the Indian markets officials also warned IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/d-syndicate-looking-to-expand-narco-trade-into-southern-and-northeastern-routes-warn-intelligence-agencies-645544.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-l-g-terminates-services-of-two-govt-employees-for-terror-links-645609.html Srinagar Oct 30 Jammu and Kashmir JampK Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday terminated two government employees from service under Article 311 for their involvement in terrorrelated activities reaffirming the administrations zerotolerance policy against terrorism An official statement said that the terminated employees include Ghulam Hussain a teacher in the Education Department He has been accused of acting as an Over Ground Worker OGW for the LashkareTaiba LeT maintaining links with terrorists and facilitating recruitment and funding in Reasi districtThe other person whose services have been terminated is Majid Iqbal Dar a teacher and former Lab Assistant allegedly engaged in narcoterrorism radicalisation of youth and terror financing through drug money with connections to IED plots in Rajouri and continued subversive activities even during detentionArticle 311 of the Indian Constitution protects civil servants from arbitrary dismissal removal or reduction in rank It mandates that they must be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard after being informed of the charges and they cannot be dismissed by an authority subordinate to their appointing authorityHowever this protection is not absolute and has exceptions such as cases involving criminal convictions or security concerns where an enquiry may be waivedJampK Lt governor Manoj Sinha has so far terminated many persons found involved in terror links and after sufficient and convincing evidence that the continuation of such a person as a civil servant endangers the security of the stateIn addition to this security forces and JampK police have been carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their OGWs and sympathisersThe revised strategy is aimed at dismantling the complete ecosystem of terror instead of merely targeting the gunwielding terrorists Drug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in financial scams and hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forcesIt is believed that the funds generated through these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampK IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-l-g-terminates-services-of-two-govt-employees-for-terror-links-645609.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-infuriated-with-afghanistan-exercising-sovereignty-over-its-own-territories-mea-645611.html New Delhi Oct 30 IANS Emphasising that Pakistan is infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty over its own territories India on Thursday slammed Islamabad for thinking that it has the right to practice crossborder terrorism with impunitynbspWhile addressing a regular media briefing on Thursday the Ministry of External Affairs MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also expressed New Delhis full commitment to the sovereignty territorial integrity and independence of AfghanistanI reiterate what I had said in my last briefing Pakistan is infuriated with Afghanistan exercising sovereignty over its own territories Pakistan seems to think that it has the right to practice crossborder terrorism with impunity Its neighbours find it unacceptable India remains fully committed to the sovereignty territorial integrity and independence of Afghanistan said JaiswalThe MEA spokespersons remarks come amid escalating tensions between Kabul and Islamabad after Pakistani forces carried out crossborder operations in Afghanistan The fresh round of talks between delegations of both countries held in Turkey earlier this week also failed to yield any outcomeOn Wednesday Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a stern warning to Afghan Taliban stating that they can test the resolve of Islamabad at their own peril and doom He added that Pakistan does not even need to use a fraction of its full arsenal to completely obliterate the Taliban and push them back to the caves for hiding Pakistanbased Geo News reportedIn a statement shared on X Pakistans Defence Minister stated We have borne your treachery and mockery for too long but no more Any terrorist attack or any suicide bombing inside Pakistan shall give you the bitter taste of such misadventures Be assured and test our resolve and capabilities if you wish so at your own peril and doomLet me assure them that Pakistan does not require to employ even a fraction of its full arsenal to completely obliterate the Taliban regime and push them back to the caves for hiding If they wish so the repeat of the scenes of their rout at Tora Bora with their tails between the legs would surely be a spectacle to watch for the people of the region he addedOn Tuesday Afghanistan had also issued a stern warning to Pakistan vowing a strong response to any future military strikes after talks in Islamabad had collapsed following Islamabads withdrawal Citing sources Afghan media outlet Ariana News reported that Pakistan withdrew from the negotiations after presenting what the Afghan delegation described as unreasonable and unacceptable demands including a call for Kabul to recall and exert control over armed individuals allegedly operating against Pakistan a demand the Afghan side rejected It added that if Pakistan launches airstrikes on Afghan soil Afghan forces stand ready to retaliate against IslamabadIANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-infuriated-with-afghanistan-exercising-sovereignty-over-its-own-territories-mea-645611.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/counter-intelligence-wing-of-jampk-cid-saves-two-teenagers-from-terror-trap-645216.html Srinagar Oct 28 The Counter Intelligence Kashmir wing CIK of Jammu and Kashmir CID said on Tuesday that it has saved two teenagers from falling into the trap of terrorism through online radicalisation A statement by the intelligence wing said on Tuesday CIK has foiled an online radicalisation plot and has prevented two teenage boys from falling into the terror trapCIK has once again demonstrated its exceptional professional competence cyber intelligence skills and social outreach capabilities by dismantling a digital radicalisation network operating through multiple social media platformsThe timely operation not only neutralised the propaganda machinery of a terrorist outfit but also safeguarded two impressionable young boys from being recruited into terrorism the statement readActing on precise intelligence inputs and sustained cyber surveillance CIK identified two radical social media handles faithfulwarrior57 and Gurkboru08 engaged in glorifying terrorism and circulating extremist narrativesThese accounts were actively sharing propaganda material including audio clips and digital content of known terrorists designed to sow discord promote secessionist sentiment and attract vulnerable youth toward violent extremismAfter detailed technical analysis the operators of these accounts were identified as Hashim Mashood Lone son of Mashood Ahmad Lone resident of Khawjabagh Maloora aged about 17 years and Mohammad Hazik Ahanger son of Farooq Ahmad Ahanger resident of Railway Colony Nowgam aged about 15 yearsBoth individuals were traced apprehended for questioning and found to be juveniles Digital forensic examination of Hashims mobile device established him as the user of Gurkboru08 and evidence revealed he was disseminating terror content under the direct guidance of an online handlerInvestigations further disclosed that he had been using encrypted communication tools and VPNs to sustain covert interaction with crossborder handlers Subsequent inquiry traced the online handler operating under the alias Saqib real name Ahmad Salar a Pakistanbased propagandist linked to The Resistance Front TRF Salar was orchestrating a sophisticated online indoctrination effort exploiting social media to manipulate vulnerable youth through ideological grooming false promises and glorification of terrorist activities it saidThe second juvenile Hazik operating the handle faithfulwarrior57 was similarly influenced by the same handlerDigital traces revealed instructions emotional manipulation and ideological conditioning intended to draw both minors deeper into extremist networksThrough meticulous coordination superior cyber analytics and swift operational execution CIK successfully disrupted the network effectively preventing the recruitment of two juveniles and thwarting an emerging radicalisation threat that could have endangered community safety the statement readRecognising the social dimension of this threat CIK held joint counselling sessions involving the families of juveniles community elders and local religious scholarsThese sessions aimed to help the youth and their guardians understand the grave repercussions of radicalisation and the importance of responsible digital engagement The initiative underscored CIKs compassionate approach combining operational excellence with social responsibility and strengthened community cooperation against extremist exploitation the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/counter-intelligence-wing-of-jampk-cid-saves-two-teenagers-from-terror-trap-645216.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/behind-pakistans-civilian-facade-asim-munirs-deep-state-consolidation-of-power-645121.html New Delhi Oct 27 In July this year rumours were rife that Pakistans Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir was planning a coup to overthrow the government However Munir refrained from doing so as he was aware that had he done so there would have been international pressure on him to restore democracy When General Pervez Musharraf ousted Nawaz Sharif and installed himself as the President of Pakistan there was immense pressure on him to restore democracy Asmi Munir appears to have learnt from that and has instead decided to control the country entirely by himself while also having a puppet Prime Minister and President in placeThe Pakistani Army Chief is gradually bringing in people from both his family and the army into the administrative division of the country This would ensure that he gets to control the country both on the civilian as well as the military sideMunir first ensured that Imran Khan was removed from power and then jailed The biggest threat that the Army Chief faced was from Imran Khan and hence he made sure that he was out of the way Following this he installed Asif Ali Zardari as the President and Shehbaz Sharif as the Prime Minister Both are currently puppets in the hands of Asim MunirThe second step was installing his blueeyed boy General Asim Malik as the ISI chief and also handing him the additional charge of National Security Advisor Now Munir has transferred his nephew Captain Syed Abu Rehman Bin Qasim from the armed forces to the civil services Along with his nephew Munir also transferred nine other Pakistan army officials to the civil services This is a clear sign that Munir wants his men in every possible department in Pakistan so that he can control everything virtuallyAn official said that this gives Munir more power to control the system while also showing the world that Pakistan is technically a democracy Transferring his nephew to serve in the Prime Ministers office gives Munir the scope to keep a close watch on Shehbaz SharifMunir also plans to appoint his stooges in the interior ministry high commissions and embassies This would give him direct access to the administrative side of the countryIntelligence Bureau officials indicate that Munirs nephew would eventually be transferred to head an embassy either in the US or India This would also give Munir complete control over intelligencerelated operations abroad However for Munir having control over Intelligence operations is not the priority since the ISI chief is his stooge These moves are just ways of asserting himself over everything that Pakistan is concerned withThe PM or President would continue to remain in office These would just be symbolic positions just to show the world that a democracy still exists in Pakistan An official explains that all these are moves being made because Munir is extremely insecure about his position The very fact that he got Sharif to promote himself to the rank of Field Marshal despite being embarrassed during Operation Sindoor itself was a sign of his insecurityFurther Munir is repeatedly facing embarrassment at the hands of the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP Balochistan Nationalist Army BLA and the Afghan Taliban He fears that a military coup could upstage him as the soldiers are very unhappy with his administration Many soldiers are already disobeying his orders and in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP they are refusing to fight against the TTP at least in the tribal beltsThese developments also come against the backdrop of tensions escalating between the GHQ and the government These tensions arose due to the extension that Munir is seeking as the Army ChiefThe government says that he can remain Army Chief until 2027 but Munir has asserted that he wants to remain in the top position until 2030 This has made several within the army unhappy especially those who are waiting to be elevated as the next Army ChiefMunir has already changed some top corps commanders to ensure that there would be no seniority issues All these developments have made Munir very shaky and insecure and hence he is taking control over the Intelligence Army and now the administration IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/behind-pakistans-civilian-facade-asim-munirs-deep-state-consolidation-of-power-645121.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/4-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon-645062.html BeirutJerusalem Oct 27 Four people were killed and two others wounded in separate Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon media reported The countrys staterun National News Agency said on Sunday that Israeli drones and warplanes targeted several vehicles in Lebanons southern and eastern regionsMeanwhile security sources told Xinhua news agency that three of the dead were Hezbollah members and the fourth was a Syrian nationalIn a statement the Israeli military said it carried out two rounds of strikes on Sunday killing a Hezbollah official and a suspected weapons smuggler for the group Xinhua news agency reportedThe strikes hit the towns of Zawtar Qlaileh Naqoura and Nabi Sheet marking one of the deadliest weeks since the crossborder escalation intensifiedLebanese officials said at least 10 people have been killed in daily Israeli attacks this weekIsraeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee confirmed that Israeli forces killed a member of Hezbollahs elite Radwan Force in a strike on QlailehThe operation was part of what Israeli officials described as an ongoing effort to prevent the group from reestablishing its military infrastructure in the southAlthough a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been in place since November 2024 Israel continues neardaily strikes in Lebanon saying they target ongoing Hezbollah threats along the borderLebanon and several international organisations have condemned the attacks as violations of the truceIsraeli media later reported that over the past 24 hours a series of precision strikes killed several senior Hezbollah commanders across LebanonAmong them was Zain alAbidin Hussein Fatouni a commander in the Radwan Forces antitank unit killed in southern Lebanon Mohammad Akram Arabia a senior Radwan officer killed in Qlaileh Abd Mahmoud alSayyed targeted in Naqoura and Ali Hussein alMoussawi whom Israel described as a weapons trafficker for Hezbollah operating between Syria and LebanonMeanwhile Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz visited the IsraelLebanon border alongside US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus according to the Israeli Defence MinistryIsrael has continued to carry out airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon and on Beiruts southern suburbs despite a ceasefire agreement implemented on November 27 2024 Its forces remain stationed at eight positions along the southern borderThe UN Human Rights Office has recorded at least 103 civilian deaths since the truce took effect mostly in residential areas or near UN peacekeeping posts while Lebanons Health Ministry reports more than 285 fatalities and 630 wounded IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/4-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-lebanon-645062.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-come-under-israeli-fire-no-casualties-reported-645063.html Beirut Oct 27 The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon UNIFIL has said that one of its patrols came under Israeli fire but no personnel were injured and no equipment was damaged At around 545 pm 1545 GMT Sunday an Israeli drone approached a UNIFIL patrol near the village of Kafr Kila and dropped a bomb the UNIFIL said on Sunday in a statementMoments later an Israeli tank fired toward the peacekeeping forces Fortunately no injuries or damage occurred to UNIFIL personnel or equipmentThe statement said the incident followed a prior encounter at the same location when an Israeli drone flew aggressively over a patrol prompting the UNIFIL to take defensive measures Xinhua news agency reportedThe UNIFIL condemned the actions as violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and Lebanons sovereignty saying they endangered peacekeepers carrying out the Security Councils mandate in southern LebanonThere is no immediate response from the Israeli sideUNIFIL positions have been targeted several times since crossborder clashes erupted after the Gaza war began in October 2023Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah Israel has continued periodic strikes in Lebanon citing Hezbollah threats and has maintained border positions past a February 18 withdrawal deadlineIsraeli strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon have killed three people despite a ceasefire that began almost a year ago the Lebanese Ministry of Health saidLebanese authorities initially said that two people had been killed in Israeli attacks on Sunday but revised the death toll after a further strikeTwo of the victims died in the countrys eastern Baalbek region while the third was killed in Naqoura in the southern province of TyreThe Health Ministry said a Syrian national was among the victims after being struck in the town of alHafir in BaalbekThe Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah membersIn a statement it said it killed Ali Hussein alMousawi in eastern LebanonAlMousawi purchased and transferred weapons from Syria to Lebanon and played a significant role in the reestablishment and strengthening of Hezbollah the Israeli army claimedIt added that Abed Mahmoud alSayed a local Hezbollah representative in the village of Ras Biyyada was killed in the Naquoura strikeThere was no confirmation from Hezbollah about the alleged deathsLast week a group of UN experts voiced alarm about Israels continued strikes in LebanonThese attacks have resulted in a mounting toll of civilian deaths and injuries and destruction and damage of infrastructure housing the environment and agricultural zones vital to civilian livelihoods they saidUnder the terms of the November 2024 ceasefire Israel was supposed to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon by January 2025 However its troops still remain at five border outposts that Israel deems strategic IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-come-under-israeli-fire-no-casualties-reported-645063.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/trump-warns-hamas-to-return-bodies-of-israeli-hostages-says-he-is-watching-very-closely-over-next-48-hours-644986.html Washington Oct 26 US President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Hamas demanding the group begin returning the bodies of the deceased hostages quickly and said that Arab nations involved in peace efforts would take action if Hamas fails to comply Hamas is going to have to start returning the bodies of the deceased hostages including two Americans quickly or the other Countries involved in this GREAT PEACE will take action Some of the bodies are hard to reach but others they can return now and for some reason they are not Trump wrote late Saturday evening on Truth SocialLets see what they do over the next 48 hours I am watching this very closely the President addedWhile all the living hostages have been returned from Gaza the remains of 13 deceased hostages have not been handed over by HamasSome of the bodies are hard to reach but others they can return now and for some reason they are not Trump wrote in a Truth Social postPerhaps it has to do with their disarming but when I said Both sides would be treated fairly that only applies if they comply with their obligationsHours before Trumps social media post Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee met with the families of Itay Chen and Omer Neutra two US citizens who were killed in the October 7 2023 attacksThe Presidents post came shortly after a brief meeting aboard Air Force One in Doha with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniQatar has played a significant role in efforts to negotiate peace and ceasefires GazaFollowing the meeting with Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani Trump said the Emir is one of the great rulers of the world and the Prime Minister has been my friendTrump later told reporters that the two discussed the Gaza peace deal during the stopover before continuing his trip to AsiaHamas has returned 15 of the 28 bodies of deceased hostages outlined in the USproposed ceasefire agreementThe terror group previously said it had handed over all of the remaining hostages it could access and that significant efforts and special equipment are needed to recover moreIsrael is allowing an Egyptian team with tools and equipment to enter Gaza and assist in the efforts to locate the bodies of the deceased hostages two Israeli security officials told CNN on Saturday IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/trump-warns-hamas-to-return-bodies-of-israeli-hostages-says-he-is-watching-very-closely-over-next-48-hours-644986.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/trump-meets-qatar-emir-on-air-force-1-during-stopover-gets-gaza-troop-assurance-644987.html Doha Oct 26 US President Donald Trump held an unusual summit on board Air Force One meeting the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad alThani during a refueling stop on his way to Malaysia After their meeting while the plane was at the Al Udeid Air Base on Saturday Trump said that an international stabilisation force for Gaza was taking shape and Qatar would contribute troopsAt the meeting with the Qatars Emir and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim alThani Trump thanked them for their mediation that resulted in the Gaza peace deal between Israel and HamasWhat weve done is incredible peace to the Middle East and they were a very big factor in it so I just want to thank you he told themHe added You have safe Middle East Keep it that wayI hope so the Qatari Emir repliedThe Emir and the Prime Minister came to the Al Udeid Air Base the largest US military facility in the region for the meetingThe Emir said at the start of their meeting As soon as I found out that he is coming to refuel I said I am not going to let him take off unless I came to say helloAbout the summit on the plane Trump told the Emir You dont do this oftenThe Emir said No this is the first timeI dont think hes done this before Trump remarkedAlong with Turkey Qatar acted as the mediator in the negotiations between Hamas and Israel to end the twoyear conflict in Gaza that culminated this month with the two sides agreeing to a 20point peace deal proposed by TrumpIsrael struck a building in Qatar where the Hamas negotiators were staying nearly aborting the negotiations and infuriating TrumpThe Hamas leaders escaped but a Qatar personnel was killedTrump forced Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while visiting the White House to apologise to the Emir in a public phone callWith the first phases peace deal release of hostages by Hamas and prisoners by Israel and the return of the bodies of hostages nearly complete and a tenuous ceasefire is holding in Gaza except for one flare up the difficult task of the terrorist organisation laying down arms or being made to comes up nextParticipation of Qatari troops would be important for the international stabilisation force planned under the peace deal for the disarming of Hamas and policing of Gaza till a Palestinian police force can take overUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio who is travelling separately said Many of the countries that have expressed an interest in participating at some level whether it be monetary or personnel or bothBut he added that a United Nations Security Council or some other international mandate would be needed because their domestic laws require itRubio is set to meet Qatari officials during his stop over there while on his way to AsiaTrumps itinerary has him at two summits the ASEAN in Kuala Lumpur and the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation APEC in Gyeongju South Korea and a visit to Japan sandwiched between them all focusing on trade tariffs and investmentsBut his planned meeting with Chinas President Xi Jinping in South Korea will dominate the trip visually and politicallyTrump is hoping to reach a trade agreement that scales the recent conflicts over Chinas restrictions on export and use of rare earth products and boycott of some US agricultural products and the US technology controls and punitive tariffs that could add to more than 150 per cent IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/trump-meets-qatar-emir-on-air-force-1-during-stopover-gets-gaza-troop-assurance-644987.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pak-national-sentenced-to-40-years-in-us-prison-for-transporting-weapons-644948.html Washington Oct 25 A Pakistani national was recently sentenced to 40 years in prison on charges related to transporting Iranianmade advanced conventional weapons the United States Justice Department has announced The announcement was made on Thursday by US Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Eisenberg US Attorney Lindsey Halligan for the Eastern District of Virginia Assistant Director Donald M Holstead of the Federal Bureau of Investigations FBI Counterterrorism Division and Assistant Director in Charge Darren B Cox of the FBI Washington Field Office following sentencing by US District Judge David J NovakAccording to the statement released by the Justice Department a federal jury convicted Muhammad Pahlawan on June 5 of conspiring to provide material support and resources to terrorists as well as to Irans weapons of mass destruction programme He was also found guilty of offering material support to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps weapons of mass destruction programme while conspiring to and transporting explosive devices to the Houthis knowing those explosives would be used to cause harm and threatening his crewCiting court records and evidence presented at trial the statement added that on the night of January 11 2024 US Central Command Navy forces operating from the USS LEWIS B PULLER including Navy SEALs and members of the US Coast Guard Maritime Security Response Team East boarded an unflagged dhow a small vessel in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Somalia The US boarding team encountered 14 individual mariners on the vessel including PahlawanDuring a search of the dhow the US boarding team located and seized Iranianmade advanced conventional weaponry including ballistic missile components antiship cruise missile components and a warhead The type of weaponry found aboard the dhow is consistent with the weaponry used by the Houthi rebel forces during the time of the charged conspiracy against merchant ships and US military ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden after the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel the Justice Department statedThe US authorities mentioned that during the interdiction Pahlawan lied to the boarding team instructed other crewmembers to lie and eventually threatened the lives of the crew members and their families It mentioned that two Navy SEALs Christopher Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram lost their lives during the maritime interception operationPahlawans January 2024 trip was part of a larger operation From in or around August 2023 through in or around January 2024 Pahlawan worked with two Iranian brothers Shahab Mirkazei Shahab and Yunus Mirkazei Yunus affiliated with Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC to smuggle materials from Iran to other recipients including the Houthi rebel forces in Yemen the statement detailed IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pak-national-sentenced-to-40-years-in-us-prison-for-transporting-weapons-644948.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/masquerading-as-community-groups-khalistani-extremist-networks-continue-to-target-disillusioned-youth-644950.html California Oct 25 The recent case of 21yearold Indian origin man Jashanpreet Singh involved in a tragic crash on Californias I10 freeway that killed three innocent people underscores how a young life meant to build a future abroad instead became a symbol of systemic neglect criminal exploitation and the weaponisation of hope a report cited on Saturday Singh crossed illegally through the USMexico border in 2022 and was reportedly under the influence of drugs while driving a semitruck The consequences were deadly three lives lost families scarred and yet another dent in the publics trust in Americas ability to manage its borders responsibly Singhs case highlights a glaring systemic failure the report in Khalsa Vox detailedCiting reports it stated that after entering the US illegally Singh was released under the Department of Homeland Securitys alternatives to detention policy a programme designed to ease overcrowding but which often results in individuals being released with little to no followupThis lapse allowed him to obtain undocumented employment and a commercial vehicle license exposing how fragmented coordination among immigration law enforcement and transport authorities poses a risk to public safetyData from the US Border Patrol shows a tenfold increase in illegal crossings by Indians from Canada to the US in just two years a reflection of both systemic dysfunction and targeted recruitment by underground networks promising golden futures abroad For many these journeys end not in prosperity but in danger detention or death the report detailedWithin this wider phenomenon lies another troubling trend fringe separatist factions using these migration routes Khalistani groups active across the US Canada and the UK have long exploited immigrant vulnerability to expand their base Investigations show that such groups have used organised crime narcoterrorism hawala money transfers and fake asylum claims to infiltrate and fund their sinister operations it addedAccording to the report the Khalistani extremist networks often masquerade as community groups enticing disillusioned youth with promises of protection work or brotherhoodIn reality it said they entangle youths in webs of deceit turning personal dreams into weapons of political exploitation Many recruits initially seeking a livelihood become trapped in propaganda networks that romanticise rebellion while thriving on fear illegality and alienationThis tragedy must therefore be seen not as an indictment of migrants but as a wakeup call for governments in the West The American and Canadian immigration system requires not just tightening but humancentric modernisationwhere illegal entry is curtailed through vigilance and pathways for legal migration are expanded with dignity the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/masquerading-as-community-groups-khalistani-extremist-networks-continue-to-target-disillusioned-youth-644950.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 21:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-has-turned-kashmir-into-worlds-longest-running-terror-export-project-report-644953.html London Oct 25 The Wests labeling of the 1947 catastrophe in Jammu and Kashmir as a territorial conflict has granted Pakistan the impunity to turn the region into the worlds longestrunning terrorexport project a report cited on Saturday On October 22 1947 Pakistan launched Operation Gulmarg a stateengineered campaign disguised as a tribal uprising Riflewielding Pashtun militias backed by Pakistan Army regulars entered Kashmir with one mandate terror What followed was slaughter and sexual violence on a scale that would today meet the legal threshold for crimes against humanity Swedish human rights defender Michael Arizanti wrote in the UKbased The Milli ChronicleRefusing to sanitise history for anyones geopolitical comfort Arizanti states that what happened in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 was not a dispute but an invasion driven by Pakistans militarized ideology an ideology that saw Hindu and Sikh communities not as citizens entitled to safety but as obstacles to a strategic land grabHe emphasised that even 78 years after Pakistans armed invasion that was marked by mass rape targetted killings and the destruction of nonMuslim communities the structural logic behind that aggression has not changedPakistans military establishment still treats territory as a trophy civilians as expendable and jihad as a policy tool The same mindset that unleashed tribal Lashkars to butcher Kashmiris in Baramulla and Mirpur is what later produced LashkareTaiba JaisheMohammad and every other proxy weaponized to destabilize the regionExport terror Deny responsibility Perform victimhood Silence dissent Pakistan perfected this sequence starting in October 1947 and has repeated it in every decade since he addsHighlighting the massive development and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir Arizanti a seasoned writer and expert on Middle East affairs with a focus on Kurdish issues and human rights mentions that investment and infrastructure has improved drastically after the 2019 constitutional reforms integrating Jammu and Kashmir more fully into India He notes that tourism has surged beyond premilitancy levels and new universities hospitals and road networks have emerged besides local elections recording the highest turnouts in decadesContrast that with Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK rolling blackouts disappeared activists banned civil rights groups and a per capita income less than half that in Indiaadministered regions When residents protested food shortages and electricity theft by authorities in 2024 Pakistani troops shot at civilians he wrote in The Milli ChronicleHe also detailed how Islamabad supported the Afghan Taliban for decades not out of religious solidarity but territorial paranoiaEven now Pakistan accuses Kabul of hosting terrorists while conveniently forgetting that the Taliban leadership long lived comfortably in Quetta and Peshawar under Pakistans eye Its a toxic codependence Pakistan keeps Afghan instability alive so it can dictate the terms of peace wrote Arizanti IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-has-turned-kashmir-into-worlds-longest-running-terror-export-project-report-644953.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/crumbling-frontline-how-ttps-rural-takeover-has-left-pakistan-army-cornered-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-644841.html New Delhi Oct 25 For the Pakistan army Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP is fast becoming uncharted territory Although it has entered into a delicate truce with the Afghan Taliban the army is battling on several other fronts such as KP and Balochistan The internal strife within the country has also heavily stressed the security mechanismIn KP it appears to be a complete takeover by TehreekeTaliban TTP The TTP is following the exact strategy that the Taliban had adopted before the 2021 pullout by the US forcesFirst the TTP infiltrated rural belts and then made a gradual entry into the urban zones This is typical of what the Afghan Taliban had done before 2021An official said that the situation has become so grave due to the TTPs growing strength many soldiers especially those of Punjabi origin are refusing deployment in the region Some of the rural and tribal belts where the TTP is in complete control include areas adjoining North and South Waziristan Bajaur and Khyber Kurram The soldiers are in particular refusing to enter the rural zones because these areas are tricky and the TTP fights better hereMoreover the TTP has local support which makes the matter worse for the Pakistan Army Many soldiers have refused to fight in these zones As a compromise measure it was decided that the soldiers would stand in defensive positions rather than carry out operations to eliminate TTP cadresIn a nutshell it is a shoot if shot at strategy that is in force in rural zones of KP While rural areas were largely dominated by TTP what worries the Pakistan army is the infiltration into the urban zones The infiltration into urban zones like Bara Road corridors and Badaber and Mattani has worried Pakistan Before the TTP breezed through these areas they were under the control of the Frontier Corps and police These zones are now being used to collect funds to fund TTPs operationsIn addition to this terrorists as well as arms and ammunition are being moved through these areas Recently videos of TTP cadres dancing on the roads and collecting funds in the open had surfaced These shots taken from the urban zones show how much the TTP is in charge and how less the army can do about it The videos also show TTP fighters checking vehicles and verifying documents again suggesting that the outfit is in controlWith each passing day the Pakistan army is finding it hard to gain control over the TTP There are multiple reasons why the army is not able to contain the TTP The TTP has a set of fierce fighters whom the army finds hard to beatIn most parts of Pakistan an antiarmy sentiment is building This has been a major factor as the locals tend to support the TTP rather than the army This is the same sentiment that one can see in Balochistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK as wellThe army is in a fierce battle with the Balochistan Liberation Army BLA and has suffered immense losses in recent yearsFurther the relationship with the Taliban has not been smooth and this too has added to the armys woes There is the Indian border as well where the Army is busy trying to help terrorists infiltrate By keeping itself busy on so many fronts the army is running out of options and in the bargain has suffered losses IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/crumbling-frontline-how-ttps-rural-takeover-has-left-pakistan-army-cornered-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-644841.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 16:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-duplicity-on-palestine-taliban-breeds-a-new-ttp-like-headache-in-bangladesh-644575.html New Delhi Oct 23 Bangladesh which is headed by the JamaateIslami backed Muhammad Yunus is in bad shape today thanks to the takeover by the radical Islamic groups Once Yunus took over the entire foreign policy shifted towards Pakistan and this has been a worry for India Today with free access to Bangladesh the ISI has set up terror camps where scores of radicalised youth are being trained While most terror groups in Bangladesh toe the line of the ISI there is one group that is creating a problemThe HizbutTahrir HuT which is no doubt a radical Islamic group has a problem with Pakistan Islamabads stance Israel and its war against the Taliban have not gone down too well with the HuTThe HuT has not been part of any activity that the ISI has conducted in Bangladesh Intelligence Bureau officials sayIt has remained independent and is focusing only on the establishing the Caliphate in BangladeshWith the Yunus government the HuT has had a blow hot blow cold relationshipIn the aftermath of Sheikh Hasinas ouster and the installation of Yunus its activities were conducted more in the open It even held a seminar where the discussion was centred around Indias dominance in BangladeshIt also spoke about the need to establish a CaliphateHowever the HuT was not happy with the manner in which Pakistan was trying to dominate Bangladesh under YunusIt felt that Pakistan is more of a West sponsored force and did not feel truly about the cause A lot however began to change for the HuT after Israel hit back after the Hamas attack the country Pakistan has of late largely toed the line of the United StatesThe thinking of the HuT was centred around the double standards of PakistanOn one hand the ISI facilitated many Hamas operatives to share the stage with terrorists of the Hizbul Mujahideen JaisheMohammad and LashkareTaiba On the other hand when Israel intensified its attacks on the Hamas Pakistan toed the line that the US did It was natural for the HuT to feel strongly about the stance that Pakistan was taking where Israel was concernedThe HuT is a panIslamist organisation that was founded in Jerusalem in 1953 with the sole intention of establishing the Islamic CaliphateIt was in the year 2000 that the HuT first made its entry into Bangladesh It wanted to part of the region to further its causeApart from the IsraeliPalestine issue the HuT also frowned upon Pakistans stance where the Afghan Taliban was concernedTensions between the Taliban and Pakistan are at an all time high and although the fighting may have stopped the truce is very delicate in natureWhen Pakistan attacked the Taliban with its Air Force the HuT issued a stern warning and even condemned the actionsThe HuT in a statement said that the action by Pakistan is audacious in nature and stems from the temporary proximity of Pakistans leadership with the United StatesWhile the HuT may have rejoiced when the Sheikh Hasina government fell it soon realised that Yunus was only a puppet of IslamabadAt the insistence of Pakistan the Yunus government has been taking strict action against the HuT The interim government has at the insistence of Pakistan arrested a top HuT leader Imtiaz SelimAnalysts say that going forward the HuT may create a big problem for both the establishment in Bangladesh as well as Pakistan This HuT could clearly end up become the next TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP for the ISI when it comes to its plans in Bangladesh officials also say IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-duplicity-on-palestine-taliban-breeds-a-new-ttp-like-headache-in-bangladesh-644575.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-picks-babbar-khalsa-to-lead-unified-terror-network-launches-massive-recruitment-drive-644162.html New Delhi Oct 21 The unholy nexus between the Pakistanbased Babbar Khalsa International BKI and ISI to spread terror in Punjab and the bordering states has come to light While the Punjab police are busy with countering drug smuggling and drone activities the worry now is that a massive recruitment drive is set to be launched The ISI has been desperately trying to revive the Khalistan movement in Punjab and to achieve this it has been using every tool at its disposal Several terror outfits are part of the Khalistan movement Some of them include the BKI Khalistan Zindabad Force Khalistan Liberation Army Khalistan Tiger Force among othersIn all there are 41 groups and of these some are sympathetic towards the cause while others take up the issue through violent means While trying to revive one movement the ISI felt that all these groups should work under one umbrella Hence it decided to let the BKI take the lead role while the rest could work under its umbrellaIntelligence Bureau officials say that having multiple outfits working on the same issue could hurt the recruitment drive This could bring in a sense of confusion among the potential recruits and ultimately they may not end up joining anyone elseThe BKI was chosen to lead the operation since it is the most powerful Further the BKIs network both in Punjab and abroad is stronger when compared to the other groups The BKI also works closely with the gangster network which is crucial for the Khalistan movement It is the gangsters who raise the money and provide potential recruits to the BKIThe BKI has been coordinating closely with the gangsters for several years and hence both have learnt to work in tandem The BKI has been raising funds through these gangsters and also using the men from this network to carry out terror attacksIn recent times the BKI with the help of the ISI has increased its drone operations into Punjab The idea is to smuggle drugs and ammunition into Punjab The money that is earned from the drug business is only to raise funds for the movementOfficials say that the massive recruitment drive has been in the works for long However this drive has been hitting a dead end since not many in Punjab connect to the ideology Even the old timers are fed up of the violence they had witnessed in the 1980s and have advised their children not to fall trap to this movementThe BKI feels that if recruitments are not taking place through ideology then it could be done with the lure of money or drugs This explains the major push being made to smuggle drones that deploy advance technology Some of the drones that have been spotted were found to be using Artificial Intelligence AI This technology is being used to recall the drones once it is spotted or runs the risk of being shot down The use of such technology has helped the BKI and ISI save the drones from being destroyedWith the BKI being given full charge both the Punjab police and Intelligence agencies have their hands full Both the state and central agencies are closely coordinating with each other to beat this menaceOfficials say that the days ahead would be busy as there is a massive push that is being made by the ISI where the Khalistan movement is concerned The manner in which the BKI is mobilising its forces is a cause for concern for the agencies It has managed to activate all its resources in Pakistan Canada Punjab Germany and the United Kingdom The BKI is a banned entity in Canada India European Union Japan Malaysia United States and the United Kingdom IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/isi-picks-babbar-khalsa-to-lead-unified-terror-network-launches-massive-recruitment-drive-644162.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/telangana-cm-urges-maoists-to-surrender-join-mainstream-644195.html Hyderabad Oct 21 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday appealed to Maoists to surrender and join the national mainstream Stating that many Maoists laid down arms in recent times he urged the remaining ones to surrender and integrate into society He asked them to eschew violence and participate in the development of the country and reconstruction of TelanganaThe Chief Minister was speaking at the Police Flag Day Parade here to pay tributes to the police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of dutyI am appealing to all Maoist leaders and activists who are active to surrender before the police and join mainstream life The CM asserted that Maoists should join as partners in the nationbuilding and the countrys development by shedding the Naxal ideology he saidThe Chief Minister commended the Telangana Police for their exemplary service in rooting out the Naxal menace in the stateHe stated that Telangana suffered from Maoist and terrorist activities in the past The indomitable spirit displayed by the state police resulted in fast declining terror and Naxal activities in the state in recent times the Chief Minister saidThe Chief Minister extolled the Telangana Police for being number one in the country in adapting new technology and unique policies to strengthen policing According to the India Justice Report 2025 the Telangana Police Department has been ranked first in the countryHe said the Telangana Police have set an example for the country by working tirelessly to prevent terrorism extremism communal problems whitecollar crimes drugs cybercrimes adulterated food gutkha matka and other antisocial activities in the stateCM Revanth Reddy observed that new crimes such as cybercrimes digital fraud morphing content drugs and human trafficking posed a big challenge for the police Its a matter of pride that the Telangana Police are ahead of other states in tackling cybercrimes by adapting advanced technologyA Cyber Security Bureau under the leadership of a DGPlevel officer has already been established to combat cybercrimes This department is performing its duties efficiently and has become the best one in the country The entire country is also saluting the Telangana Police for conducting interstate operations to stop cybercriminals the CM saidHe stated that Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement EAGLE a special wing formed with the aim of completely eradicating the drug menace in Telangana is effectively discharging its responsibilities He reiterated the governments resolve to make Telangana a drugfree state For this we have given complete freedom and wide powers to the Police Department he saidHe noted that this year 191 police personnel across the country and six policemen in Telangana state laid down their lives in the line of dutyGreyhounds commandos T Sandeep V Sridhar and N Pawan Kalyan died fighting antisocial forces Assistant Commandant Banothu Jawaharlal and Nalgonda Constable B Saidu died in the line of duty Three days ago Constable Empalli Pramod Kumar died in the line of duty in NizamabadThe Chief Minister gave the assurance that the government will support Pramod Kumars wife Praneetha and their three sonsHe announced ex gratia of Rs one crore the last paid salary till the retirement of the martyred constable a government job for one of the family members and 300 yards of house site for the familyAlong with this the constables family will also get Rs 16 lakhs ex gratia from the Police Security Welfare and Rs 8 lakh ex gratia from the Police Welfare IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/telangana-cm-urges-maoists-to-surrender-join-mainstream-644195.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ttp-iskp-lej-and-others-eye-escalated-attacks-amid-pakistan-armys-vulnerability-644236.html New Delhi Oct 21 The Pakistan army has been caught in several embarrassing situations in recent times While Operation Sindoor exposed the fault lines within the Pakistan army it has suffered huge casualties at the hands of terrorist groups all of which it created Pakistan may have entered into a delicate truce with the Taliban but many question how long it will last The rate at which the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP has created losses for the army has now emboldened other terror groups to take on the establishmentPakistan watchers and security experts say that there are many outfits which want the establishment thrown out The TTP LashkareJhangvi LeJ and the Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP want the rule of Islam established in Pakistan and the establishment to be overthrownThe LeJ has focused largely on sectarian violence and has targeted the religious minority It is not in the good books of the establishment and in the near future it could expand the scope of its attacksIt has in the past carried out attacks against the Pakistan establishment and the worry for Islamabad now is that the LeJ could go back to aligning either with the ISKP or TTP The LeJ has in the past aligned with both these groups separately and hence a repeat of this cannot be ruled out The ISKP which was roped in Pakistan to fight against the TTP and Afghan Taliban may not take a backseat due to the prevailing truceThe ISKP had primarily joined hands with the Pakistan establishment to battle against the Afghan Taliban However if both sides have made peace then the ISKP may back out It is more likely that the ISKP may join hands with the LeJ rather than the TTP The TTP is perceived to have the support of the Afghan TalibanMoreover the ISKP was formed by former members of the TTP and hence the two coming together is difficult Whether or not these groups come together or not they are well aware of the weakness within the Pakistan armyIntelligence Bureau officials say that as per their assessment even if these groups fight individually they are in the days to come scale up attacks against the establishment Pakistan is not even in a position to seek the support of the LashkareTayiba or JaisheMohammad to battle against these groups The JaisheMohammad has had a blowhot blowcold relationship with the establishment Further if it is asked to fight against the TTP the outfit may witness a splitThe JaisheMohammad is sympathetic towards both the Afghan Taliban and TTP and hence may not join the establishment The case of the LashkareTayiba is similar While this outfit has never rebelled against the establishment there was a chance of a major split when Pakistan was helping the US in the war in Afghanistan Many cadres were unhappy with this stance and had even threatened to walk away and join the Taliban in AfghanistanWhile the threat of these groups spiralling out of control looms large the Pakistan army has other problems and that is in BalochistanThe Baloch groups are driven by ethnic nationalism and secular separatism They are seeking an independent proving The Baloch groups in recent years have caused immense embarrassment to the Pakistan army They have primarily targeted Chinese nationals and investments apart from the army These groups too have realised that the army is weak and with Pakistan battling on many fronts it would gear up for a bigger fight in Balochistan also IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ttp-iskp-lej-and-others-eye-escalated-attacks-amid-pakistan-armys-vulnerability-644236.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/the-last-stand-naxalite-movement-set-to-crumble-before-2026-deadline-644033.html New Delhi Oct 20 The deadline for the Naxalite movement to perish is March 31 2026 However going by the number of surrenders that have taken place over the last week security officials estimate the movement could end by January 2026 the Republic Day The security forces currently have the upper hand and even those Naxalites who want to continue fighting and not surrender will be eliminated by January next year For the security mechanism the final battle against the Naxalites will be relatively easy The area of operations has come down drastically and hence the operations going forward would be more pinpointedThe only affected areas currently are Bijapur Sukma and Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh In areas such as Gariaband Kanker and Dantewada the Maoists are in very small numbers which suggests that they may surrender soonIn the last three days at least 300 Naxalites have surrendered along with their arms While Naxalites have been gunned down in large numbers there have also been scores who have surrendered The first major sign that suggested the Naxalite movement was almost dead was when Venugopal alias Bhupati surrendered He was among the top Naxalite leaders and during his prime he had plotted and executed several deadly attacks on the security forces His surrender also signaled a deep rift among the ranks as many others were unhappy about his decisionVenugopal had also written a letter in which he made it clear that it was impossible to go ahead with the movement If we do not surrender we will be overwhelmed by the security forces and the best option is to give up arms and surrender he had said in the letterCurrently there are only three top leaders who remain They are Misir Bear Thippari Tirupati and Ganpati On an estimate as to how many Naxalites may be remaining officials say that the number could be in the range of 250 to 300 However they are fighting hard for a variety of reasons First the leadership is very weak second they are falling short of arms and ammunition and lastly these persons have been forced to fight and have not been drawn by ideologyHowever the remaining Naxalites are more focused on protecting the three remaining top leaders They are not trying to fight the security forces as they have realized that they may be killed Officials also expect that out of the remaining Naxalites many will surrender and abandon their leadership They have realized that fighting is futile and the surrender of Venugopal has sent a strong message that the fight is overThe focus is on a battalion that is operating along the ChhattisgarhTelangana border This is the biggest one that remains and all the top leaders are said to be here Once this battalion is beaten down then many more surrenders could follow officials sayUnion Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy had said that the largescale surrenders reflect the growing faith in the governments efforts to restore normalcy He said that the Naxaliteaffected districts had for several years been neglected He also attributed the success against the Naxalites to developments and the strong resolve of the Narendra Modi government to end the menaceWhile the Naxalite movement will get over sooner than one would have expected Intelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on the activities of some of the sympathizers in the cities It is important to ensure that with the movement on the ground the ideology must also end It may linger on for a while with some elements making a push but it is very debatable that this would gain any traction an Intelligence Bureau official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/the-last-stand-naxalite-movement-set-to-crumble-before-2026-deadline-644033.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fairpoint-pakistans-poison-comes-home-to-roost-643927.html New Delhi Oct 19 There is a strange sense of satisfaction almost poetic justice in watching Pakistan being battered by Afghanistan Some might call this feeling sadistic but as Chanakya wisely said The enemy of my enemy is my friend For India long the target of Pakistans hostility and deceit the current turn of events feels like history correcting itself Since its creation in 1947 Pakistan has relentlessly pursued a campaign of animosity against India waging wars fuelling terrorism and backing everything that goes against India Now in its 78th year the nation finds itself trapped in the chaos it has been unleashing on others The Taliban its onetime ally and creation is now turning its guns on the Pakistani ArmySocial media is flooded with videos of Taliban fighters humiliating Pakistani soldiers burning their camps and parading captured uniforms as trophies These images capture not just the battlefield humiliation but also the deep resentment Afghanistan harbours toward Islamabad a country that exploited it for decades in the name of strategic depthAs usual when faced with failure Pakistans wrath has fallen on the powerless Its Army having failed to subdue the Taliban is persecuting helpless Afghan refugees within its borders demolishing homes thrashing civilians and even denying children access to schools Such actions are abhorrent yet human rights organisations that otherwise speak loudly on smaller issues involving India have chosen silenceThe Pakistani establishment has a long record of targeting the innocent During Operation Sindoor when Indian precision strikes neutralised Pakistanibacked terrorists the Pakistan Army retaliated by shelling civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir Over 25 Indians were killed around 50 were injured and even places of worship a temple a gurdwara and a mosque were damagedEthics have never been the Pakistan Armys strength For decades it has run terror camps inflamed sectarian passions and offered sanctuary to some of the worlds most notorious terrorists Osama bin Laden the mastermind of the 911 attacks lived comfortably in Abbottabad for years until he was eliminated by the US forces Dawood Ibrahim Indias most wanted criminal continues to find a safe haven there even as Pakistan denies his presencePakistans moral bankruptcy was captured poignantly in the film Border In one scene an Indian soldier offers water to a severely wounded Pakistani Instead of accepting compassion the Pakistani tries to stab his benefactor The Indian soldier embodying dignity and restraint chooses not to retaliate This contrast defines both nations characters humanity versus hatredThat moral distinction was once again visible during Operation Sindoor when the Indian Army neutralised terrorists without harming a single civilian Pakistan in response deliberately targeted civilians underlining the difference between a professional army and a terrordriven forceMeanwhile Afghanistan has reached its breaking point The Afghans long subjected to Pakistans manipulation are now asserting their independence Few could have imagined that the Taliban nurtured and supported by Pakistan since the 1990s would one day fight its patronThe Taliban first rose during the civil war following the Soviet withdrawal capturing Kabul in 1996 and imposing a harsh ultraconservative version of Islamic law That regime lasted until 2001 when a USled invasion toppled it after the September 11 attacks Pakistans duplicity during this period aiding the Taliban while posing as an ally to the West made Afghanistan a villain while the real mastermind hid in RawalpindiWhen the Taliban returned to power on August 15 2021 Pakistan rejoiced The generals in Islamabad dreamed of turning Afghanistan into a puppet state and relocating their terror networks there But they miscalculated Afghans fiercely proud of their sovereignty have refused to bow to Pakistani controlAfghanistans Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi summed it up during his visit to India The Soviet Union came and was defeated The troops of more than 50 countries came with the US and NATO there was fighting for 20 years and now Afghanistan is independent and standing on its own feetAnd this is exactly what Pakistans establishment cannot tolerate an independent Afghanistan thinking freely and rekindling ties with IndiaUnable to accept Afghanistans will to exert independence Pakistan has resorted to its default setting violence It has bombed Afghan border cities killing civilians including women children and even cricketers And true to its habit Islamabad is trying to twist the narrative blaming India for the escalating tensionsThe international communitys silence is striking Despite overwhelming evidence few global powers have called out Pakistan for its crossborder aggression Yet the facade is cracking Pakistan stands exposed as a terrorproducing nation that has long tried to destroy South Asias peaceFor India this moment carries a sense of grim amusement The nation that once weaponised extremism to destabilise others is now being consumed by it The poison Pakistan spread for decades is corroding its own foundationsThe unfolding conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan is more than a regional skirmish it is a moral reckoning It exposes the dangers of nurturing extremism for political gain and the inevitability of karmic justice Pakistans deep state may still cling to denial but reality is closing in fastAs Afghanistan fights to reclaim its dignity and independence and as India watches from the sidelines one truth stands clear those who sow hatred and terror eventually fall victim to their own creation Pakistans long tryst with duplicity and violence has finally come full circle the poison it brewed for others is now destroying itselfDeepika Bhan can be contacted at deepikabiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/fairpoint-pakistans-poison-comes-home-to-roost-643927.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/red-corridor-reduced-to-rubble-modi-govt-delivers-decisive-blow-to-maoism-643838.html Raipur 18 Oct In a historic breakthrough the PM Modi government has dealt a decisive blow to Maoist insurgency with mass surrenders and a dramatic fall in violence across former hotspots Once the epicentre of red terror the Red Corridor is now crumbling proof that Indias dual strategy of security and development is delivering lasting impact In a historic breakthrough over 200 Maoist cadres including a Central Committee member and senior leader Rupesh surrendered en masse at the Reserve Police Lines in Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh on Friday This shift driven by targeted security operations and robust development reflects a nuanced understanding of counterinsurgency with Chhattisgarhs recent successes offering a blueprint for sustainable peace It was evident in the mass surrender of over 300 Maoist cadres in just 72 hours including a Central Committee member and senior leader Rupesh in Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh on October 17 Among the first group of 208 110 women and 98 men from the Dandakaranya region relinquished 153 weapons were relinquished They had a collective bounty of Rs 918 crore Welcomed with flowers and copies of the Indian Constitution this event underscored a growing rejection of Maoist ideology in favour of democratic reintegration indicating the insurgencys ideological bankruptcy On the same day speaking at the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra framed this as a historic turning point The day is not far when India will be free from Maoist terror he asserted offering his personal guarantee to end this longstanding menace PM Modi highlighted the collapse of Maoist influence with affected districts plummeting from 182 in 2014 to just 11 by October 2025 only three of which remain highrisk He noted that 303 Maoists surrendered in the past 72 hours These were not ordinary Naxalites They are now ready to embrace the Constitution he stated crediting policies that blend enforcement with opportunity PM Modis address conveyed deep empathy for affected communities Maoist terror is a grave injustice a sin against our youth he said lamenting the countless mothers who lost sons to the Naxalviolence He shared the plight of victimsvillagers farmers and tribals some with amputated limbswho spent a week in Delhi pleading for their voices to be heard exposing the human toll of Maoism and challenging narratives that romanticise the insurgency These were poor villagers farmers and tribals some of them with amputated limbs standing with folded hands holding a press conference to demand their message reach the peoplenot those who shield Maoists while parading the Constitution PM Modi remarked condemning urban Naxals and past Congressled governments for allegedly concealing Maoist atrocities The Naxalite movement rooted in Mao Zedongs revolutionary ideals began in 1967 in Naxalbari West Bengal led by Charu Majumdar and Kanu Sanyal Aiming to address land inequality through armed rebellion it spread across the Red Corridor including Jharkhand Odisha and Chhattisgarh The 2004 formation of the Communist Party of India Maoist intensified the insurgency claiming over 10000 lives since 2000 and stalling development Chhattisgarhs Bastar region with its dense jungles became a Maoist stronghold The states creation in 2000 saw escalated violence including the 2010 Dantewada attack that killed 76 CRPF personnel The controversial Salwa Judum campaign intended to counter Maoists drew criticism for human rights abuses further isolating tribals caught in the conflict Chhattisgarhs Naxal Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy 2025 has been a gamechanger in curbing insurgency Offering financial aid vocational training land allotments and government jobs the policy coupled with initiatives like Niyad Nella Naar Yojana and Poona Margem has encouraged over 2000 surrenders since its inception Under the policy government offers surrendered Naxalites Rs 50000 initial aid Rs 10000 monthly for three years and full bounty rewards up to Rs 1 crore Highvalue cadres get 4 decimals of urban land or 1 hectare of farmland or Rs 2 lakh in lieu Weapon surrender earns up to Rs 5 lakh eg AK47 Free housing rations healthcare education vocational training and jobs are also provided Villagelevel surrenders unlock Rs 1 crore for development Over Rs 150 crore has been spent driving hundreds of surrenders in 2025 only Union Home Minister Amit Shah had recently on his X handle wrote It is a matter of immense satisfaction that regions once considered epicentres of terrorAbujhmad and North Bastar in Chhattisgarhhave now been officially declared free from Naxalite violence Only a few scattered elements remain in South Bastar and our security forces are poised to neutralise them swiftlyHe further wrote Since the formation of the BJP government in Chhattisgarh in January 2024 a total of 2100 Naxalites have surrendered 1785 have been arrested and 477 have been neutralised These figures reflect our unwavering commitment to eradicate Naxalism from its roots by 31 March 2026 Earlier during October when HM Shah visited Chhattisgarh to participate in Bastar Dussehra festival and Muria Durbar he had urged Maoists to abandon arms and join the mainstream but warned those who choose violence will be met with force In a separate post he had asserted There are no human rights for those who roam with weapons in hand Rights come with renunciation of violencedialogue will not be held with those who refuse to disarm Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai credits it for restoring trust among tribals with former Maoists reintegrating as farmers teachers and entrepreneurs This has revitalised regions like Bastar reducing violence by 85 per cent and enabling development projects The policys focus on dignity and opportunity has weakened Maoist recruitment fostering hope and stability Under Sais leadership Chhattisgarh has witnessed an 85 per cent drop in Naxal incidents with North Bastar and Abujhmad now declared Naxalfree Security operations including forward bases in remote areas have disrupted Maoist networks while development projects have brought roads schools and hospitals to isolated villages The Bastar Olympics a triballed celebration of culture and sport symbolises this revival This Diwali will be different in areas scarred by Maoist terror PM Modi promised envisioning fearfree celebrations Former Maoists disillusioned with their leadership are embracing mainstream life As India nears its 2026 goal of a Naxalfree nation addressing root causes like land rights and inequality remains essential to prevent resurgence With the Red Corridor fading and hope rising in Bastar PM Modis vision of a more united more prosperous India is within reach IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/red-corridor-reduced-to-rubble-modi-govt-delivers-decisive-blow-to-maoism-643838.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 22:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/countries-ignored-our-warning-about-muslim-brotherhood-played-with-fire-egyptian-fmabdelatty-643636.html New Delhi Oct 17 Emphasising on his countrys highlysuccessful efforts in eradicating terrorism Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday stated that there is a huge potential for enhancing cooperation with India when it comes to counterterrorism We managed to eradicate terrorism in Egypt because of our holistic approach not only the security dimension but socioeconomic dimension cutting funds and among all and above all fighting extremist ideology through our religious institutions This is what I conveyed to our Indian friends and even to the Indian parliamentary delegation which toured the region after Pahalgam terror attack and I received them So again we have huge potential for enhancing our cooperation and to fulfill the will of the two leaders President Sisi and Prime Minister Modi as it was translated in our strategic partnership Abdelatty said during an interaction with a select group of journalists in New DelhiAbdelatty who is on his first visit to India as a Foreign Minister held the First IndiaEgypt Strategic Dialogue alongside External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar on Thursday eveningThe visiting Foreign Minister highlighted that there is no justification for any escalation against the freedom of navigation and the navigation in the Indian Ocean Gulf of Aden and in the Red SeaMuslim Brotherhood MB he stated has been designated as a terrorist group for almost 10 years nowWe warned everybody We warned the European countries We warned the West We warned the Asian countries to be careful This is the main umbrella of all terrorist groups You know since its establishment in 1928 this is the umbrella of all extremist groups And we warned everybody but unfortunately you know other countries ignored our warning and they played with the fire and theyve been burned And up to now you have countries especially in Europe that are still providing safe haven to their elements under the slogan of freedom of expression And this is nonsense because they are inciting on killings on violence and we warned everybody said the Egyptian Foreign MinisterWe managed to succeed in eliminating their challenges And by the way its a big mistake by the West to differentiate between whats socalled moderate extremists and violent extremists This is nonsense Its all extremism and its all about ideas So thats why our holistic approach proved to be the most efficient the most successful one You cannot eradicate terrorism only by security measures But this should be complemented with you know socioeconomic development and finding jobs in order to neutralise the environment of recruitment he addedSeveral other countries including Bahrain Austria Jordan Saudi Arabia UAE and France have also taken significant steps to investigate and crack down on the Muslim Brotherhood and its affiliatesThe visiting Foreign Minister also spotlighted the role played by AlAzhar AlSharif the universitymosque in Cairo which is the foremost centre of religious learning in the Muslim world and plays a significant intellectual role in Egypt and beyondYou know its very easy to kill a terrorist but behind him there is a person who is you know creating hundreds of terrorists and providing training We have AlAzhar AlSharif the most notable religious institution in the Islamic world and they have a very successful mechanism called the AlAzhar AlSharif Observatory The observatory has around 300 young men and women They have knowledge of the religion skills on foreign languages including 12 foreign languages and they are surfing the net every day communicating with young people from India from the United States from Europe from all over the world And they are communicating with them correcting their own ideas What does it mean by jihad Jihad means to purify yourself to be closer to God to be a good Muslim and not to kill others So this is very very important and its working very very well and we are standing ready said Abdelatty IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/countries-ignored-our-warning-about-muslim-brotherhood-played-with-fire-egyptian-fmabdelatty-643636.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-charge-sheets-bihar-migrant-labourer-for-conspiring-with-let-other-terror-outfits-643663.html New Delhi Oct 17 The National Investigation Agency NIA has charge sheeted a migrant labourer from Bihar for supporting proscribed terrorist organisations such as LashkareTaiba LeT in carrying out terror activities in Jammu amp Kashmir and Tamil Nadu the agency said on Friday According to the NIA Akhalatur alias Mohammed Akhlaque Mujahid hailing from Katihar district of Bihar has been charged under sections 196 and 197 of BNS and Sections 13 1 b amp 39 of UAP Act in the chargesheet filed today before the NIA Special Court at Poonamallee in Chennai Tamil NaduEmployed as a labourer at a private construction site in Chengalpattu Tamil Nadu the accused was arrested by Kayar Chengalpattu Police in April this year for his involvement in antinational activitiesNIA which took over the case in view of its gravity found during investigation that the accused was in touch with LeT handlers in Pakistan through cyber space and conspired with them to target Kafirs nonbelievers of Islam in Tamil the agency said in its press noteAccording to the NIA the accused also attempted to contact an arms dealer with the intent to execute an attack to destabilise the countryInvestigations further revealed that Akhalatur also tried to contact arms and weapons dealers with the intent to purchase weapons to execute a Jihadi style attack to destabilise the country the agency saidHowever his plans were thwarted by the NIA and other security agenciesInvestigations in the case RC012025NIACHE Akhalatur LeT and Salafi Ideologue case are continuing in a bid to curb radicalisation and violent extremism in India the agency saidNotably the agency a few days back charge sheeted eight accused persons in the 2020 transnational narcoterror network case involving the smuggling of drugs from Pakistan through sea route into India via GujaratThe drugs were aimed at financing the LeT terror outfit IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/nia-charge-sheets-bihar-migrant-labourer-for-conspiring-with-let-other-terror-outfits-643663.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/masood-azhar-in-hiding-jem-cadres-look-to-defect-despite-ai-propaganda-push-643161.html New Delhi Oct 15 Masood Azhar the chief of the JaisheMohammad has virtually gone into hiding post Operation Sindoor It is a wellknown fact that his outfit was literally shredded to pieces by the Indian armed forces A commander of the JeM had also admitted that Azhars family was torn to pieces during the operation that was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam attackAccording to the Indian agencies Azhar is in hiding and has been advised not to come out in the openThe Indian armed forces are monitoring him closely and the Pakistan Army wants to take no chances hence they have kept him under their watchThe stoic silence by Azhar has made the JeM cadres uneasy Some are losing hope as they are not seeing any leadershipIn the past when Azhar would go into hiding or would undertake some medical treatment his brother Rauf Azghar would call the shotsAzghar was in charge of everything in the JeM and he was the perfect lieutenant for his brother Azhar Azghar was however killed at Bahawalpur during Operation Sindoor This was a major blow for the JeM as they had lost their operations chiefAzhar on the other hand has been more of an ideological head and now in the absence of both the cadres are losing faith in the outfitTo keep the news flowing and in order to give hope to the cadres the JeM has been making announcements of opening new wingsRecently it was learnt that the outfit is opening its womens wing Intelligence Bureau officials said that the JeM would take time to rebuild Moreover it is aware that any misadventure with India would be met with appropriate action Hence it is in no position to take any risks to boost the morale of its cadres Hence the outfit keeps floating news about opening new wings and undertaking other activities This is only to keep the morale of the cadre high so that they feel that some activity is taking placeWith the JeM down and the leadership invincible Indian agencies have warned that while the outfit may not try any misadventure it could however step up the circulation of propaganda videosThe agencies have learnt that the videos are not just in circulation in large numbers in Pakistan but in parts of India as wellThe outfit is generating videos using Artificial Intelligence AI and circulating them in large numbers AI is being used to generate images and videos of AzharThe cadres are being made to believe that all is well with their chief and hence they should always keep their morale highOfficials say that while such propaganda may work it is however only temporaryThe JeM cadres would like to carry out attacks in Jammu and Kashmir and if they are barred for a long time then they may wonder what has changed It would be very difficult for the ISI to contain these elements Another daunting problem facing the ISI was that many within the JeM are unhappy with the way relations have turned out with the TalibanThe outfit has been a backer of the Taliban but today has to maintain silence as the establishment in Pakistan is antiAfghan TalibanThe JeM leadership was always of the belief that all radical Islamic groups must unite and their battle should be against India and the West However the dynamics in Pakistan owing to poor leadership have changed completely Today the establishment is in battle with the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP Balochistan Liberation Army BLA and the Afghan TalibanMany within the JeM are unhappy with the ongoing situation and the ISI fears that there is a chance that many may defect The only way that the ISI can calm or boost the cadres is by directing a major attack on India However that is too risky for the ISI as it is aware that the Indian government with a new doctrine will not take such a misadventure lightly IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/masood-azhar-in-hiding-jem-cadres-look-to-defect-despite-ai-propaganda-push-643161.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/rift-deepens-between-pak-army-and-isi-after-string-of-intelligence-failures-643167.html New Delhi Oct 15 Pakistans ISI which was once considered to be one of the most dangerous and effective spy agencies in the world now seems to be crumbling The ISI has missed information on multiple fronts which has led to lethal and embarrassing attacks on the security forces especially the Pakistan army The army in particular is miffed with the ISI as it failed to provide Intelligence on the attacks by the Afghan Taliban the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP and also Operation Sindoor The army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is reportedly miffed with the Intelligence agencies after the Afghan Taliban carried out a series of successful attacks on Pakistan military postsThe Taliban claimed that it had killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and injured many more Indian officials say that the series of embarrassing incidents has prompted the establishment to undertake a major reshuffle in the ISIThe Taliban and TTP were once assets of the ISI Today they are sworn enemies and to get beaten down by what was literally nurtured by the ISI is nothing short of embarrassing officials sayThere are also signs of a divide within the ranks and this has led to the lack of coordination in the spy agency Many officials have not been transferred in nearly three years and want to continue to remain in their comfort zone This has set in a lethargy as a result of which the network is failing miserablyAnother failure of the ISI is the protest by the TehreekeLabbaik Pakistan TLP The TLP and ISI shared a good rapport and the agency would use the outfit to put pressure on the democratically elected government The ISI played the TLP against both Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan and both ended up losing their chairToday the TLP is up in arms against the establishment and this signals a major failure by the ISI Further on the Kashmir front too the ISI seems to be losing the battle Operation Sindoor clearly caught the Pakistan establishment napping What Indian Intelligence agencies believe is that the failure in Intelligence is largely due to too much interference by the army the lack of coordination and infightingWith Field Marshal Munir at the helm he is now allowing the ISI to function independently He takes a call on everything from functioning to appointments This has led to a lot of resentment among the ranks This led to Munir convening a meeting at the General Headquarters GHQ in Rawalpindi Top officials from both the army and ISI were present at the meeting which was convened to take stock of the situation following the successful attacks on Pakistans military posts by the Afghan TalibanMunir conveyed his displeasure at the highlevel meeting and warned the officials against any further laxity He also sought a detailed response on why the Intelligence is failing repeatedly Field Marshal Munir also pulled up his own officials for lack of planning against the Afghan Taliban He said that it was the clear lack of strategy that led to the embarrassment against the TalibanHe also told the generals and officials to rework their strategy with the Taliban which has been embarrassing Pakistan repeatedly The fact that Afghanistans Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said in New Delhi that Kashmir is an integral part of India has also not gone down well with the army chief He sought urgent restrategising where the Taliban is concernedMunir also issued an ultimatum to both the ISI and army officials to set the system straight Officials in India say that on one hand Munir has been tomtomming about the newfound bonhomie with the US while on the other hand the situation for him is nothing short of embarrassing back home IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/rift-deepens-between-pak-army-and-isi-after-string-of-intelligence-failures-643167.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-terrorists-killed-as-army-foils-infiltration-bid-on-loc-in-jampks-kupwara-643040.html Srinagar Oct 14 Two terrorists were killed when the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Kupwara district officials said on Tuesday The officials said that alert troops of the Army noticed suspicious movement on the LoCAn infiltrating group of terrorists was challenged and engaged in a sustained exchange of fire Two terrorists have been killed in this ongoing operation so far the officials saidFurther details are awaited the officials addedThe Army along with the security forces are on 247 vigil on the LOC and the hinterland to foil any infiltration bid along the Line of Control in JampK before the mountain passes are closed by the heavy snowfall this winterThere are reports that terrorists are waiting at launch pads in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK to infiltrate into the Indian side before the mountain passes get closedOfficials said the exact number of terrorists waiting to infiltrate is always changing but the number could be anything around 100Army security forces and JampK Police have been carrying out aggressive antiterrorist operations in the union territory to dismantle the terror ecosystem by targeting terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersThe Army guards the LoC while the Border Security Force BSF guards the International Border IBJammu and Kashmir has a 740 km long LoC while the International Border is 240 km long The LoC is situated in Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora in the Valley and parts of Jammu district while the International Border is in Jammu Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu divisionTerror operators and handlers across the LoC and the International Border in Pakistan are using drones with payloads of armsammunition drugs and cash to sustain terrorism in JampK These payloads are picked up by terrorist OGWs associates or sympathisers and passed on to the terroristsThe BSF and the Army have deployed special antidrone equipment along the IB and the LoC to tackle the menace of drones IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-terrorists-killed-as-army-foils-infiltration-bid-on-loc-in-jampks-kupwara-643040.html Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-monster-turns-on-its-master-tlp-now-the-new-ttp-for-the-establishment-642857.html New Delhi Oct 13 First Lahore and now Muridke the TehreekiLabbaik Pakistan TLP has become a new headache for the Pakistan establishment following violent clashes in which scores have died The TLP has had violent clashes with the Pakistan security establishment over the last weekLast week Lahore witnessed violent clashes between the TLP members and the security establishment in Pakistan On Sunday the security establishment clashed with TLP leaders in Muridke in which 13 persons lost their livesWhat has left officials in India confused is the clashes that are taking place between the TLP and the Pakistan security establishmentThe TLP was a proxy of the Pakistan Army and no one would have expected that it would turn against the establishmentWhile the TLP has towed the ISIs line for long the outfit today has become aggressive as it tries to push a radical Islamist agenda The TLP has been pushing for the imposition of Sharia law in PakistanFor the Pakistan establishment the fallout with the TLP took place when a march was planned to the US Embassy in Pakistan to protest the killings in GazaThe army did not want to be caught in the wrong position especially when it came to the United States and hence cracked down heavily on its proxyThe TLP has had a history of challenging civilian governments The soft handling of such protests against the democratically elected governments in Pakistan only showed that the army used the TLP for political leverageIndian officials say that when the army was unhappy with a democratically elected government in Pakistan and sought its ouster it always used the TLP to do its jobWhile the Pakistan Army and the ISI created the LashkareTaiba and the JaisheMohammad to further their battle in Jammu and Kashmir the TLP was meant as its instrument for domestic politicsIf the army sought to take down a government it realised that it could not use its own officials to do so as it felt that getting directly involved in the ouster of a government would bring it disrepute in the international community Hence it decided to create the TLP and used it as a proxy to stage largescale protests so that the government would collapseThe TLP was also used in the protests against the Imran Khan governmentOnce such a protest takes place there are bound to be clashes and this could be used as an excuse to topple the governmentIn 2017 the TLP launched massive protests against the thenNawaz Sharif government The army was quick to grab this opportunity to play saviour Not exactly happy with the functioning of Sharif as it felt that he had not towed their line the army hence asked the TLP to launch a massive protest against his governmentOnce the protests broke out Sharif was on the back foot This is when the army stepped in for a negotiation following which Sharif towed the armys lineThe TLP which has always stepped in to support the army today has turned against it It is not happy with the situation in Gaza nor with the growing proximity between Pakistan and the US The outfit feels that Pakistan should not be supporting the US when it comes to the situation in GazaThis became the flash point and the TLP which once shared cosy relations with the army decided to turn against itAnalysts say that the TLP has become another TehreekeTaliban TTP The TTP which was once created by the Pakistan Army has become its biggest nemesis today While the TLP is not an armed outfit like the Lashkar or the Jaish this however does not mean that the Pakistan establishment can take this outfit lightlyLooking at the way in which events are shaping out Pakistan has another monster like the TTP to deal with IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-monster-turns-on-its-master-tlp-now-the-new-ttp-for-the-establishment-642857.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/taliban-border-attacks-add-to-pakistans-internal-crisis-642703.html New Delhi Oct 12 In a sudden retaliation beginning late Saturday Afghanistans Taliban forces have reportedly inflicted severe casualties on Pakistans border posts along the Durand Line Simmering tensions had led to several skirmishes along the disputed line leading to intermittent closure of the border thus affecting one of its major transit points especially of trade for the landlocked countryThe skirmishes escalated into a coordinated firefight following Islamabads sudden surge in bombing Afghan cities including the capital Kabul this weekIt coincided with the visit of Afghanistans Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to IndiaFollowing his diplomatic and trade talks with Indias Foreign Minister S Jaishankar a joint statement was released which much to Pakistans chagrin reiterated the fact that Jammu and Kashmir is a part of IndiaIn the official statement on October 10 Jaishankar thanked Afghanistan for the strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 livesIslamabad also saw red in Muttaqis views that terrorism is an internal issue of PakistanAn infuriated Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that his country reserves the right to enter Afghan territory against groups he alleged were targeting PakistanKabul has consistently rejected the allegation claiming that Afghan territory will not be used against any country especially its neighboursAfghanistans Ministry of Defence had previously warned Pakistan over the violation of Kabuls airspace and earlier airstrikes on PaktikaPakistans Foreign Ministry has avoided directly confirming recent strikes in Afghanistans capital Kabul but said the operations were part of legitimate counterterrorism measures targeting militants based across the border according to Khaama NewsPakistan airstrikes were reportedly targeting TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP hideouts and were said to be aimed at eliminating one of its leaders Noor Wali MehsudEarly on Sunday a few hours into the Taliban attack former US Ambassador to Afghanistan and Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad posted on Social Media X Todays intense fighting was initiated by Afghanistan in response to Pakistans air strikes earlier in the week The objectives of the broad ground attacks appear to have been retaliation and deterrence Afghanistan PakistanTwo days earlier the former diplomat who brokered the 2020 USTaliban peace agreement had posted The Pakistanis have been recklessly backing ISIS operatives against Afghanistan and their own Baluch nationalist insurgency adding Military escaltion between Pakistan and Afghanistan is not the answer It is unlikely to work and will increase death and destruction in both countriesHe called for negotiations between Kabul and Islamabad to deal with the terrorist sanctuaries on both sides of the Durand line ending with tagging USAPakistan is facing a multifaceted crisis that threatens its internal stability and regional security Late Saturdays escalation in the border region has added to the woes of a federal government already grappling with several ecopoliticaldiplomatic hiccupsIslamabad is already beleaguered with simmering insurgency in Balochistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK fatal clashes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa resurgence of Islamist hardliners and an economic problem plunging the country into volatility Pakistan now finds itself enmeshed in its own follies for creating and nurturing various militia groups for spreading instability and terror in the neighbourhood IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/taliban-border-attacks-add-to-pakistans-internal-crisis-642703.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/eight-maoists-arrested-with-explosives-propaganda-material-in-chhattisgarh-642744.html Raipur Oct 12 Security forces in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district arrested eight active Maoists during a joint operation conducted on Sunday The operation was carried out by personnel from the District Reserve Guard DRG Basaguda Police Station and the 168th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force CRPFThe arrests took place near Polampalli along the route from Putkel to Polampalli under the jurisdiction of Basaguda Police StationActing on intelligence inputs the joint team intercepted the group and recovered a cache of explosives and Maoist propaganda material Among the seized items were tiffin bombs detonators safety fuses Cordtex wire batteries electrical wire earthdigging tools and banners bearing antigovernment slogans Of the eight arrested three were carrying monetary rewards for their capture Kosa Sodi had a bounty of Rs 2 lakh while Jai Singh Madvi and Madkam Anda both members of the Kamalapur RPC Revolutionary Peoples Committee CNM Chetna Natya Manch carried rewards of Rs 50000 each The other five individuals Sodi Hidma Muchaki Budhra alias Bhadra Madvi Raju Madvi Hidma and Deva Madvi were affiliated with various militia and economic branches of the banned Maoist organisation All eight individuals hail from Kamalapur Jonnaguda Para and Gottum Para villages in Bijapur district Following their arrest legal proceedings were initiated at Basaguda Police Station and the accused were subsequently presented before the Court under judicial remand This operation marks a significant success in the going on counterinsurgency efforts in the Bastar region which has long been a hotbed of Maoist activity The Maoist insurgency also known as the Maoists movement has been active in central and eastern India for decades with Chhattisgarh being one of its most affected states The movement which claims to fight for tribal rights and land redistribution has often resorted to violence targeting security forces and infrastructure The DRG and CRPF have been at the forefront of antiMaoist operations particularly in the dense forested areas of Bastar Arrests like these not only weaken the operational capabilities of Maoist cadres but also help in gathering intelligence to prevent future attacks and dismantle their networks IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/eight-maoists-arrested-with-explosives-propaganda-material-in-chhattisgarh-642744.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/chhattisgarh-security-forces-foil-maoists-attempt-to-attack-defuse-three-ieds-642598.html Raipur Oct 11 In a major breakthrough against Maoists security forces in Chhattisgarhs Narayanpur district successfully foiled a Maoists plot to target personnel with deadly improvised explosive devices IEDs Acting on precise intelligence inputs a joint team of the District Police and the IndoTibetan Border Police ITBP 53rd Battalion recovered and safely defused three Command Cooker IEDs each weighing approximately 5 kgThe explosives were strategically planted between Kodliyar Bichpara and Neecheppara villages under Kohkameta police station jurisdiction a region known for sporadic Maoists activityOfficials confirmed that the devices were intended to inflict maximum damage on patrolling security forcesRobinson Guria Superintendent of Police Narayanpur Akshay Sabdra additional SP and Ajay Kumar additional SP Naxal Operations have led the antiLWE campaign in the districtThe operation was launched on early Thursday morning after reliable sources tipped off authorities about possible IED placements in the forested terrainThe joint demining team comprising district police and ITBPs B Company conducted a meticulous search operation Upon locating the devices the Bomb Disposal Squad BDS employed technical charges to neutralize the threat while strictly adhering to safety protocolsCommand Cooker IEDs are a favoured tool among Maoists insurgents due to their concealability and high lethalityThese pressurebased devices are often camouflaged in household items and triggered by movement or remote signals posing grave risks to security personnel and civilians alikeThe successful defuse marks a significant victory in the ongoing efforts to make Narayanpur a Maoistfree districtAuthorities emphasised that proactive intelligence gathering and swift action were key to averting potential casualtiesThis operation reflects our commitment to safeguarding the region and dismantling extremist networks said SP Robinson GuriaInvestigations are going on to trace the perpetrators and prevent future sabotage attemptsOfficials noted that increased trust between villagers and law enforcement has led to more actionable inputs enabling preemptive strikes against insurgent activitiesAs part of the broader counterinsurgency strategy awareness campaigns and civic outreach programs have been ramped up to encourage public participation in maintaining peace and security across Narayanpur IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/chhattisgarh-security-forces-foil-maoists-attempt-to-attack-defuse-three-ieds-642598.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/dukhtareen-e-taiba-lashkars-all-women-wing-re-emerges-as-isi-alters-its-playbook-642513.html New Delhi Oct 11 An outfit that the agencies are keeping a close watch on is the DukhtareeneTaiba DeT This is the womens wing of the LashkareTaiba LeT and has been in the making for several years Initially the LeT had decided to launch the allwomens outfit DeT with the intention of grooming women suicide bombers However the outfit never took off and the plan was shelvedNow the LeT has decided to reactivate its womens wing but the intention is not for them to carry out attacks but involve them in recruitment drives as well as radicalisationCurrently the recruitments are on in Pakistan Intelligence Bureau reports state The strength of the outfit at the moment is around 25 and the LeT may be planning on adding 25 more in the first phase The terror group however does not want the cadres of the DeT to indulge in terror attacksTheir job currently is to scout for women in India and radicalise them After the radicalisation is completed attempts would be made to move them to Pakistan briefly where they could be trainedThe LeT is also trying to engage its local modules to scout for women and train them While some of them may be used to radicalise and recruit in the long run those trained women may be used as suicide bombers The ISI is constantly restrategising and wants to throw all that is has got to battle against the Indian stateFollowing the destruction of terror camps and infrastructure during Operation Sindoor the ISI has been helping terror groups especially the LeT and JaisheMohammad regroupIn addition to the DeT which is a wing of the LeT the ISI has also reactivated two other women based terror groups the DuktharameMillat DeM and the DaureSofa DeS The DeM and DeS are both under the direct command of the ISI Eventually the ISI would merge these two outfits with the DeT The DeS has dedicated training camps in Pakistan The DeM on the other hand only has cadres who indulge in scouting radicalisation and recruitmentOn being asked as to how effective these women centric terror groups would be the Indian agencies are taking no chances These groups would not function like their men counterparts They would not be aggressive brash and indulge in gunfights like the terrorists of the LeT or JaisheMohammad would doThe strategy by these groups would be to gradually infiltrate into the society and then indulge in large scale radicalisation The women have been found to be better at brainwashing as they are relatively patient and are willing to spend more time while trying to trap their target They are like the women spies which many countries use who have found to be more effective when compared to their male counterpartsMany terror groups have tried their hand with grooming terror groups which comprise only women The Indian Mujahideen too had a similar group called the Shaheen Force However the Shaheen Force never took off and similar groups under the LeT and JaisheMohammad are still at a nascent stage although such ideas have been in the making since 2008Most of the women who were recruited and trained never were allowed to launch terror operations They then were told to indulge in moral policing until the orders came The men were not happy that their jobs were being handed over to the women and hence there has been resistanceHowever with India acting tough post the Pahalgam attack the ISI and the terror groups have been forced to change strategy The all mens terror groups are under the scanner by the Indian agencies and hence are finding it hard to operate This has led the ISI to restrategising and attempt to launch the women forces in IndiaDespite failed attempts in the past the Indian agencies are taking no chances against these new groups One witnessed a very successful womens group operating in BurdwanThe JamaatulMujahideen Bangladesh JMB is the only terror group in the region to have found success in grooming a womens terror groupThe JMB had appointed a lady by the Fatima to head this group She managed to recruit women who then went on to prepare bombs in Burdwan in 2014 Fatima was in fact the wife of Sajid the mastermind of the Burdwan module IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/dukhtareen-e-taiba-lashkars-all-women-wing-re-emerges-as-isi-alters-its-playbook-642513.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bangladeshs-dgfi-under-siege-as-isi-and-jamaat-push-for-loyal-security-apparatus-642528.html New Delhi Oct 11 The Directorate General of Forces Intelligence DGFI in Bangladesh started off as a stooge of the ISI It took part in several meetings with ISI officials and had originally planned to scale up infiltrations into India in a bid to create demographic changes At the behest of the ISI the DGFI roped in the JamaateIslami to undertake this mission However the DGFI over the years worked closely with the Bangladesh army and carried out a successful war on terrorThe ISI was however unhappy with the turn of events as it had lost a strong partner in Bangladesh In the last couple of years the DGFI has successfully conducted operations against terror outfits and worked closely with the Indian Intelligence to fight the ULFA More importantly it managed to keep Bangladesh free of transnational terrorismThis has not gone down well with the radical elements in Bangladesh and the ISI The result today is that like the Bangladesh army the Muhammad Yunus regime has begun dismantling the DGFI and seeks to replace it with an agency that would work closely with the ISIYunus has been under pressure to replace the Bangladesh Army with the Islamic Revolution Army IRAThe Jamaat along the ISI want an army in Bangladesh similar to Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps IRGC This would mean a new agency on the lines of the DGFI would work closely with the IRA The IRA on the other hand would be loyal to the government rather than the nationThe Yunus regime has also set in motion to dismantle the DGFI and ultimately the army While the Yunus regime was quick to outlaw the Awami League by barring the party from contesting elections it has also filed a chargesheet against several leaders and senior DGFI officialsFormer DGFI Director General Lt Gen retd Mohammad Akbar Hossain former DG Maj Gen retd Saiful Abedin Lt Gen retd Md Saiful Alam former DG Lt Gen Tabrez Shams Chowdhury former DG Maj Gen retd Hamidul Haque Maj Gen Towhidul Islam Maj Gen Sarwar Hossain among others has been named in a chargesheet accusing them of crimes against humanity Incidentally Sheikh Hasina too has been named in the same chargesheetThis entire case began following a propaganda documentary film that was funded by the National Endowment for Democracy This organisation has for many years played a crucial role in defaming both the Army and DGFI The documentary went on to present false facts and fabricated testimonies against the Hasina regimeThe Yunus government was quick to pick on this documentary and went to launch an attack on the previous regime and several officials who worked under HasinaHowever officials say that the primary aim is to dismantle the DGFI and ultimately the army The DGFI had played a crucial role during the 2024 protests against Hasina The ISI and the Jamaat were not happy about this and now that they have power they are hellbent upon dismantling these outfits which have effective fought terror over the last couple of yearsDismantling these institutions works for the ISI as it would be able to carry out its nefarious activities in Bangladesh unabated The only two institutions that stood in their way was the army and DGFIThis is a clear signal that Yunus wants institutions that are loyal to him and not the country The IRA would be a perfect institutions for both Yunus and the ISI The IRA would be in charge of security and a wing under it would do the work of an Intelligence agencyThese developments have made the political class in Bangladesh jitteryThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party BNP National Citizens Party NCP have become very suspicious of Yunus after watching these developments Both parties would like a democracy to survive and not be ruled by an IRA which would be under the direct control of Yunus These moves by Yunus have also led the political parties and people to wonder if Yunus wants an election to held at all IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/bangladeshs-dgfi-under-siege-as-isi-and-jamaat-push-for-loyal-security-apparatus-642528.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-linked-to-bki-terror-module-held-in-punjab-25-kg-ied-seized-642104.html Chandigarh Oct 9 In a major breakthrough against Pakistans ISIbacked terror network Counter Intelligence Jalandhar busted a Babbar Khalsa International BKI terror module operated by UKbased handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai on the directions of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh Rinda Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday The police recovered 25 kg IED Improvised Explosive DeviceRDX and one remote control from BKI operatives Gurjinder Singh and Diwan Singh who were apprehended from JalandharPreliminary Investigation revealed that the IED was intended for a targeted terror attackA First Information Report FIR has been registered in Amritsar under relevant Sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA and the Explosives Substances ActLast month DGP Yadav chaired a statelevel law and order meeting with all senior officers up to the rank of Station House Officers SHOs to devise a comprehensive action plan to ensure a forthcoming peaceful festive seasonHe gave a free hand to the officers to fearlessly deal with gangsters and antisocial elementsAccountability of every officer from the rank of Constable to the SSP will be fixed and no laxity will be tolerated on the gangster and drug fronts he warned at the virtual meeting with officers on September 30He stressed the need for professional investigation to establish linkages to identify the source of consignments and reach the big fishHe directed that seized mobile phones of notorious suppliers should be sent for forensic analysis to expose the chain and make further arrestsHe also asked officials to identify associates of gangsters and put them behind barsYou have full protection and support from the department Deal with the gangsters fearlessly he saidThe DGP also reiterated the governments commitment of zero tolerance towards corruption stating that anyone irrespective of their rank found involved in corruption would be dealt with strictly and exemplary action would be taken IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/two-linked-to-bki-terror-module-held-in-punjab-25-kg-ied-seized-642104.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ai-and-the-new-doctrine-how-india-is-rewriting-its-security-playbook-after-pahalgam-642136.html New Delhi Oct 9 The Pahalgam attack was a major learning curve for the security agencies in India While the military doctrine changed following the attack that claimed 26 innocent lives the strategy too is evolving from response to prediction In Jammu and Kashmir life has started to look up There was peace and tourism was booming In hindsight this was also a ploy by Pakistan to lure the Indian agencies into believing that peace had been completely restored in the ValleyThe idea was to catch the agencies off guard and then carry out a big strike This event in cybersecurity is known as a ZeroDay event whereby an unknown vulnerability is exploited by the attackersThe ISI had told its terror groups to remain dormant and lure the security agencies to believe that all is well Post the Pahalgam attack Indias response was solid The Indian armed forces undertook Operation Sindoor which exposed to the world Pakistans every vulnerability Terror camps headquarters training facilities and terrorists were precisely hit by the armed forces both in Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoKUnder Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership the military doctrine had changed whereby a terror attack would be treated as an act of war and not crossborder terrorism The national security planners took note of the Pahalgam attack and apart from changing the doctrine also began working on a security plan that would be more about prediction rather than just being responsiveAn official said that a national security policy keeps evolving according to the new threats We cannot have just one single policy and treat every incident as the same The leadership has realised that to deal with terror attacks newer methods have to be put in place and the strategy needs to keep evolving according to the situationWhile agencies such as the Intelligence Bureau and Research and Analysis Wing respond to threats they would now also look for them This would mean stopping the threat before a strike takes placeIntelligence agencies from across the world have been flagging a threat wherein terrorists have started relying more on Artificial Intelligence AI At first it was found that these elements were using AI only to create propaganda material such as text and videos Now they are using AI to assess the strength of the military and also learn more about the strategies that a country is using to fight against themIndias national security planners have now started to invest heavily in AI to fight the menace The use of technology would ensure that they can predict a threat more proactively rather than just react to one AI would be used to analyse phone metadata online communication suspicious behaviour and satellite imageryThe use of such technology would help the Indian security agencies assess threats and ensure that vulnerable places can be guarded better For instance picking up Intelligence in Pahalgam was hard Pahalgam can be accessed only on foot or on horsebackFurther there are dense jungles surrounding the place and this makes it a perfect spot for terrorists to strike To take the implementation of AI in national security forward India will use its pool of resources such as engineers and the DRDO AI would be used for facial recognition drone surveillance predictive modeling and the use of thermal and radarbased AI systems to secure the borderAI would come in handy to counter the AI that the terror groups such as the Islamic State and Al Qaeda are already usingAn Intelligence Bureau official says that the propaganda material has shot up multifold on social media There are AIgenerated videos that are in circulation Further AI is being used to cater to every person in every region in IndiaThis means that these groups are preparing AIgenerated videos and then using the same technology to translate them into every Indian language This helps them reach a much larger audience and hence the possibility of recruitment becomes higherTo counter this the Indian agencies would use AI to monitor both the social media and the dark web AI will help the agencies find coded language being used by terror groups Finding these codes will help in learning about the radicalisation narrative and also the recruitment strategy by terror groups IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/ai-and-the-new-doctrine-how-india-is-rewriting-its-security-playbook-after-pahalgam-642136.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-security-apparatus-crumbles-amid-tlp-protests-and-ttp-attacks-642162.html New Delhi Oct 9 The Pakistan security establishment appears to be crumbling with violent protests and terror attacks engulfing Lahore and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP respectively While protests have erupted in Lahore following violent clashes between the security forces and TehreekeLabbaik Pakistan TLP in KP the TehreekeTaliban TTP killed a Major and injured several soldiersThe violence comes amid Pakistan trying to forge alliances between the LashkareToiba LeT and Islamic State Khorasan Province ISKP to fight against the TTP in KP and BalochistanIn Lahore the TLP members held a violent protest when the security forces trued to seal their headquartersThe police had to resort to lathi charge tear gas shelling and shelling against the protestersThere have been multiple injuries reported on both sidesThe TLP has been protesting against the Gaza deal which they say is being supported by Western powers particularly the USThe TLP had called on its supporters to march to the US Embassy in Islamabad after Friday prayers on October 10Pakistan which is currently in the good books of the US had to act against such action as it is the US that is pushing for such actionThe situation worsened following the arrest of TLP leader Name Chatha from IslamabadThere is no sign of the situation dying down as the TLP has announced a massive sitin in Islamabad while also calling on thousands to enter the capital from Punjab and other provincesA high alert has been issued in both Islamabad and LahoreSecurity has been tightened in the Red Zone which houses the embassies of foreign nationsWhile the security forces are trying to douse the fire in Islamabad and Lahore the Pakistan Army suffered severe losses at KPs Dera IsmailIn a fierce encounter with the TTP the Pakistan Army lost Major Sibtain from QuettaSeveral soldiers were also injured in the encounterThis is the 10th instance when an officer of the Pakistan security forces has been killed while battling against the TTPThe worry for the Pakistan Army is that the TTP has shown no signs of relentingIn fact it has increased the frequency of its attacks on the Pakistani armed forcesEarlier this week the Pakistan security forces during an encounter at Orakzai district lost 11 security personnel including a Lieutenant Colonel and a MajorNineteen TTP militants were killed in the encounterIn March and April 2025 the Pakistan Army lost a Captain and a Sepoy during encounters with the TTPThese were reported in the Dera Ismail and the Mardi areasThese incidents indicate that the TTP is becoming more aggressive against the Pakistan ArmyAlthough the Pakistani Army too has intensified operations to dismantle TTP terror camps it has faced major casualties that include both soldiers and senior officersThe battle against the TTP is crucial for Pakistan in the event of it signing deals with the US and ChinaThe TTP and the Balochistan Nationalist Army BLA are both headaches for the Pakistan Army as they battle both in KP as well as BalochistanKeeping Balochistan safe is important for Pakistan due to the minerals deal with the USFurther China too is applying pressure on Pakistan to keep the ChinaPakistan Economic Corridor CPEC project safeThis project has been subject to violent attacks by the TTP and BLA for many yearsChina which will engage with Pakistan for the CPEC 20 has sought assurances from Islamabad regarding the safety of the project and also its workersDuring the attacks by the TTP and BLA many Chinese workers have been targeted while others have even lost their lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistan-security-apparatus-crumbles-amid-tlp-protests-and-ttp-attacks-642162.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-isi-continues-to-back-jihadist-groups-in-kashmir-report-642226.html Islamabad Oct 9 Pakistans InterServices Intelligence ISI has long been involved in cultivating insurgency in the Kashmir region of India by providing support and training to Islamist jihadist groups a report cited on Thursday It added that these terror groups including LashkareTaiba and JaisheMohammed carry out attacks in Kashmir and other parts of India giving Pakistan plausible deniabilityPakistans military and intelligence establishment has long been accused of using proxy jihadist groups as tools of its foreign policy From Kashmir to Afghanistan Pakistanibacked terrorist groups have waged war in pursuit of Islamabads strategic goals From the first Kashmir war soon after independence to the Talibans return in Kabul Pakistans behaviour has been the same armed nonstate groups are treated as lowcost tools to pressure stronger rivals avoid direct war and keep influence in neighbouring countries a report in Afghan media outlet Amu TV detailedWhat seems rational to Rawalpindis strategists has produced decades of destabilising outcomes for the neighbourhood and even for Pakistan itself Whats alarming is how little the world has done to change it The only way to stop it is to make the strategy unaffordable both politically and financially and in terms of reputation it addedAccording to the report despite formal bans these groups continued to operate from Pakistan The 2008 Mumbai massacre it said was planned by LeT exposing the extent of Pakistans strategy with subsequent testimonies indicating that the handlers were in Pakistan and belonged to ISIThe cost for such behaviour by any country must be fundamentally raised to the point where continued sponsorship of extremist and terrorist groups hurts more than it helps Raising the cost can take multiple forms it stressedThe reports emphasised that diplomatically states should be openly called out and held accountable for supporting terrorism with multilateral forums like the United Nations serving to condemn countries that wage proxy warsEconomically it said measures such as sanctions and aid cuts are powerful tools alongside formally designating states as sponsors of terrorism Financial bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force FATF can continue to monitor and pressure countries with such a record until terror financing is effectively curtailedIn Pakistans case the clearest lever is to freeze military aid diplomatic clarity and implement financial pressure and military sanctions until there is verifiable and sustained action against all terrorist groups without exceptions or rebranding This should start with the United States and be echoed by all other countries in the international community the report noted IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/pakistans-isi-continues-to-back-jihadist-groups-in-kashmir-report-642226.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/injured-maoist-left-behind-by-comrades-after-ied-blast-in-bijapur-rescued-by-police-and-villagers-641547.html Raipur Oct 4 An IED explosion in the Bandepara forest under Madded Police Station in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh left one Maoist seriously injured on Saturday According to the police officials a group of Maoists was attempting to plant an improvised explosive device when it detonated prematurely injuring one of their own membersThe injured Maoist identified as Gujja Sodhi was abandoned by his comrades who fled the scene with his weapon leaving him behind in the forestLocal villagers who witnessed the incident alerted the police prompting a swift response from the Madded police team With the help of villagers the injured Maoist was given first aid and transported to the District Hospital in Bijapur where he is currently undergoing treatmentPolice officials confirmed that Sodhi has been an active member of the Madded Area Committee for the past six to seven years and was known to operate alongside ACM Kanna Buchna He reportedly carried a 12bore weapon during his time in the organisationThe incident has once again highlighted the internal brutality and lack of compassion within Maoist ranksAuthorities said in a statement that Maoist groups have a history of abandoning injured or sick members often leaving them to die in remote forest areas The organisations rigid doctrine of either fight or die continues to expose its inhuman treatment of its own cadresSenior Maoist leaders are reportedly embroiled in internal disputes while lowerlevel operatives face neglect and disunityPolice officials emphasised that this incident reflects the deteriorating morale and fractured structure of Maoist groups in the region They reiterated their appeal to youth who have strayed into violent paths to surrender and reintegrate into societyThe district police assured that anyone willing to abandon violence will be provided with full support and rehabilitation opportunitiesThis explosion comes amid intensified antiNaxal operations in Bastar division where over 100 Maoists recently surrenderedThe government has set a target to eliminate Maoist insurgency by March 2026 and incidents like this reinforce the urgency of that missionThe security forces continue to monitor the situation in Bijapur and have increased patrols in vulnerable forest zones to prevent further IEDrelated threats IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/injured-maoist-left-behind-by-comrades-after-ied-blast-in-bijapur-rescued-by-police-and-villagers-641547.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/khalistanis-rattled-as-india-canada-close-ranks-officials-warn-of-desperate-attacks-641487.html New Delhi Oct 4 The noose around the Khalistanis is tightening with India and Canada strengthening security cooperation The first sign of a reset was following a meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney This meeting set off a series of meetings between officials of both countries a highlevel meeting of the National Security Advisor NSA and his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin The resetting of ties resulted in Canada listing the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity While doing so Canada said that the gang created a climate of fear and intimidation For India this is a major decision since these are the gangs that are linked to the Khalistan elementsThe National Investigation Agency NIA is probing the gangsterterror nexus case During the probe the NIA found that it is these gangs that are raising funds and carrying out hits at the behest of the Khalistanis The NIA has been able to clearly establish that there is a deep nexus between the two and this is benefiting the Khalistan movementIntelligence agencies say that these developments have created panic in the minds of the Khalistanis The attempt to set on fire a cinema theatre at Ontario twice within a week is a clear sign of desperationOfficials say that these Khalistan radicals would attempt more such acts as they want to create fear in the minds of the people and law enforcement agencies The same elements attacked the Kaps Cafe in Canada recently and this was claimed by the Babbar Khalsa International BKIThese people are making every attempt to target Indians and this proves just that The attempt to set fire in Ontario led to the theatre management announcing that they were stopping the screening of Hindi movies owing to security threatsEvery screening and every product stamped Made in India carries the imprint of a violent ideology that is driving India toward a Hindutva totalitarian state the proscribed Sikhs for Justice SFJ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said after these incidentsWhile the improvement of ties between India and Canada has clearly irritated the Khalistanis there is more frustration when it comes to their operations in Punjab The Indian agencies have ensured that these persons do not raise their ugly heads in the country This led to hampering not just their operations but their radicalisation drives and recruitments This has added to their frustration and hence the Indian agencies have alerted the police to remain on high alert since attempts are being made to carry out a terror strike in Punjab or the neighbouring statesIt is not just the government and law enforcement agencies but even the elders in Punjab who have played a vital role in ensuring that the Khalistan movement does not revive They keep telling the younger generation how worthless the entire movement was They also tell them that during the days of militancy in Punjab the people only lived in fear as the state saw violent incidentsThis has largely worked on the youths and hence the Khalistanis are finding it is next to impossible to carry out recruitment With the help of the locals such a movement cannot thriveOfficials say that to wipe out this menace India and Canada would need to work closely The NIA is investigating several cases relating to the Khalistan issue Information would be shared regularly so that there are extraditions that take place in the near futureThe Lawrence Bishnoi issue is just the start and more would follow officials point outHowever during this period the law enforcement agencies would need to be on high alert since the desperation among the ISIbacked Khalistanis has set in in a big way IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/khalistanis-rattled-as-india-canada-close-ranks-officials-warn-of-desperate-attacks-641487.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-police-attaches-property-worth-rs-2-crore-belonging-to-designated-terrorist-641523.html Srinagar Oct 4 In a significant step towards dismantling terror networks and their support structures Srinagar Police has attached a threestorey residential house constructed over 15 marlas of land located at Rose Avenue HMT a police statement said on Saturday The statement said that the property valued at approximately Rs 2 crore stands recorded in the name of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh so Khawja Anwar Sheikh father of designated terrorist Sajad Ahmad Sheikh alias Sajad Gul as per revenue records and verification from Tehsildar Central Shalteng SrinagarThe attachment has been executed in connection with FIR No 2352022 under sections 13 38 20 UAPA and 23 EIMCO Act registered at Police Station Parimpora the statement saidProceedings were initiated under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA empowering authorities to attach properties used or intended to be used for terrorist activities The action was carried out in the presence of the concerned Executive Magistrate the statement addedThe statement further added that though the property is registered in the name of the terrorists father the investigation has revealed that Sajad Gul is an active stakeholderHe has been involved in facilitating terrorism running antinational propaganda and inciting disaffection against the government through various online and social media platformsPolice said this attachment forms part of the ongoing strategy of Srinagar Police to disrupt the financial logistical and operational networks of terrorism including their crossborder sponsors and sympathisersThe action sends a clear message that individuals or entities aiding terrorism will face strict legal consequences including the forfeiture of illegally acquired assets the statement saidSrinagar Police reaffirms its unwavering commitment to uphold the rule of law protect peace and public orderSecurity forces in JampK are carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisers to dismantle the complete ecosystem of terror IANS https://dailyworld.in/terrorism/jampk-police-attaches-property-worth-rs-2-crore-belonging-to-designated-terrorist-641523.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 14:59:00 +0530