In a stark revelation, a new report details Pakistan’s ISI engineering a convergence of terror factions, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Islamic State Khorasan Province. This strategic maneuver aims to consolidate jihadist and sectarian elements into a single, potent force under ISI oversight.
Key evidence includes ISKP’s Mir Shafiq Mangal presenting arms to LeT’s Rana Mohammad Ashfaq, a clear emblem of collaboration. Drawing from India Narrative, the report accuses Pakistan’s deep state of institutionalizing terrorism as a core policy tool. The ISI orchestrates protection and integration for LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed, ISKP, and Hamas, forming an ‘impious alliance’.
Following the devastating Operation Sindoor on LeT’s Muridke base, which exposed these ties, ISI ramped up unification drives. LeT and JeM received directives to function cohesively. Public displays of support abound: army personnel at militant funerals, politicians alongside LeT’s Saifullah Kasuri.
LeT veteran Rauf highlighted effortless recruitment for jihad at a shielded event featuring Talha Saeed, son of Hafiz Saeed. This nexus merges LeT’s city-based operations and manpower with JeM’s fidayeen capabilities, enhanced by Hamas tactics, targeting sustained assaults on India.
India’s countermeasures are robust and tech-forward. Deployments include drone disruptors, swarm defenses, and laser systems against explosives. Exosuit-equipped troops, pinpoint artillery, and elite para units handle complex threats like urban encirclements.
LoC fortifications feature sensor networks and helipads for rapid deployment. Cyber operations target funding channels and propaganda. Airspace dominance and intelligence vigilance ensure no external aids penetrate Jammu and Kashmir defenses.