While Pakistan gears up for its annual “Kashmir Solidarity Day” on February 5, reports reveal that the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), operating as The Resistance Front (TRF), has threatened counter-terrorism expert Junaid Qureshi. The threat, conveyed via an encrypted platform, labeled Qureshi a “traitor” and warned of dire consequences. This marks the second threat in six months against individuals exposing Pakistan’s terror links globally.
The message, attributed to TRF, explicitly mentioned its readiness to eliminate Qureshi, who heads the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS). Notably, the threat underscores Pakistan’s proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir, with historical violence against dissenting voices. Over the years, thousands have fallen victim to Pakistan-backed terrorist groups for opposing terrorism or supporting India.
Qureshi, linking the threat to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and LeT, highlighted the message’s insider information about a Kashmiri think tank. He emphasized the involvement of intelligence agencies in targeting his efforts to counter Islamabad’s Kashmir propaganda. Qureshi’s background, including his father’s past involvement in a hijacking incident, adds a personal dimension to the ongoing threats.
Sources confirm that the threatening messages originate from Rawalpindi, under LeT commander Sheikh Sajjad Gul’s direct supervision. The encrypted account, active since August 24, 2025, disseminates TRF propaganda, exposing Pakistan’s hand in the threats. This incident once again exposes the contradictions in Pakistan’s Kashmir narrative, juxtaposed with its actions against dissenting voices.
