Lashkar-e-Taiba

US Report: Pakistan Continues to Shelter Terrorist Groups Targeting India

A Congressional Research Service report indicates that Pakistan continues to provide sanctuary to various terrorist organizations, including those targeting India and Kashmir. Despite prior military actions and policy changes, groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed persist in operating from Pakistani territory. This situation occurs against a backdrop of a significant increase in terrorism-related deaths in Pakistan, which has become the nation most impacted by the scourge. These groups are largely driven by Islamist extremist ideology and are categorized into global, Afghanistan-oriented, India/Kashmir-oriented, domestic, and sectarian outfits.

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Pakistani Ex-Commando Identified as Pahalgam Attack Perpetrator

The April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack, resulting in the deaths of 26 civilians, was orchestrated by Hashim Musa, a former Pakistani Special Forces para-commando and Lashkar-e-Taiba member. Investigations revealed Musa’s military background, linking the attack to Pakistan’s ISI and confirming his role in prior attacks in Gagangir and Buta Pathri. A network of local overground workers aided Musa and his accomplices, providing logistical support and reconnaissance. Ongoing combing operations are focusing on locating remaining attackers.

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