Two of Pakistan’s prominent terror groups, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, are focusing on regrouping and enhancing their capabilities in the upcoming year, as per intelligence reports. These groups, severely impacted by Operation Sindoor conducted by Indian forces in response to the Pahalgam attack, are strategizing to bolster their forces in phases. Recruitment challenges post-Operation Sindoor have compelled them to prioritize regrouping efforts over large-scale attacks on India for now.
In an attempt to garner public support and recruit more members, both Jaish and Lashkar are planning massive rallies across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). These rallies aim to emphasize the importance of these groups in countering India, especially amidst heightened anti-India sentiments. The groups are hopeful that these rallies will attract over 10,000 new recruits, paving the way for future training camps and operations.
As part of their rebuilding strategy, Jaish and Lashkar intend to establish all-women units within their organizations. These units will undergo training in radicalization, recruitment, and propaganda, with some members trained as suicide bombers. Additionally, the groups are expanding their online presence through propaganda campaigns using Artificial Intelligence and content in various Indian languages to reach a wider audience.
Intelligence agencies caution that the collaboration between these terror groups poses a significant challenge in monitoring and containing their activities. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is expected to play a crucial role in supporting and ensuring the success of these groups’ initiatives, including the development of all-women networks and online propaganda efforts.
