A major terror plot involving Pakistan’s ISI, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Al-Qaeda’s affiliate Ansar Ghazwatul Hind (AGH) has been foiled with the arrest of two doctors from Kashmir in Faridabad (Haryana) and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh).
Officials confirmed that both suspects were part of JeM and AGH, indicating growing coordination between the two terror outfits.
The AGH, Al-Qaeda’s Kashmir-focused arm, had been declared wiped out in 2019.
However, recent intelligence suggests that AGH is attempting a revival with JeM’s support.
ISI’s proxy network foiled
The arrests reveal ISI’s renewed strategy to activate modules inside India to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir.
During “Operation Sindoor,” Indian security forces inflicted heavy losses on Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen, and Jaish-e-Mohammad.
Since then, Pakistan-based handlers have sought to re-establish their networks by pushing infiltration and funding sleeper cells.
Security agencies conducted extensive surveillance before busting the latest terror module. They seized 3,000 kilograms of explosives, inflammable chemicals, electronic circuits, timers, and arms.
Officials said the JeM-AGH collaboration points to ISI’s intent to create a ‘homegrown’ terror group in Kashmir using local recruits.
This module reportedly planned attacks across North India as well.
The operatives maintained strict professionalism, using encrypted communication channels and raising funds through charity fronts to avoid detection.
Investigations revealed that the operatives had direct contact with handlers in Pakistan.
Security agencies conducted raids in Srinagar, Anantnag, Ganderbal, and Shopian to trace their local support network.
Intelligence officials believe the ISI’s latest move stems from its failure to revive older outfits like the Hizbul Mujahideen and the Resistance Front.
By merging AGH and JeM resources, the ISI aims to build a united, self-sustaining terror front capable of large-scale attacks.
Authorities view the bust as a major counterterrorism success, preventing what could have been devastating strikes in the Kashmir Valley and beyond.
Officials said the massive cache of explosives underscores ISI’s intention to disrupt peace in the region on a large scale.
