New Delhi, March 7: A recent investigation into the Faridabad module of Jaish-e-Mohammed has revealed alarming tactics employed by the terrorist organization. They infiltrated a medical institution to recruit doctors for potential attacks in India.
The investigation has uncovered shocking details. According to authorities, this “white-collar module” amassed around 2,500 kilograms of ammonium nitrate and planned multiple attacks in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
Intelligence agencies have now identified another plot. Jaish-e-Mohammed aimed to penetrate schools and colleges, attempting to radicalize students. The organization is using propaganda materials to recruit select students, encouraging them to spread its ideology among peers.
An official stated that this strategy is part of a long-term plan. Similar tactics have previously been used by Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba in Pakistan, and now they are trying to implement it in India.
Officials noted that radicalizing students at a young age benefits these organizations in the long run. By the time these students reach their twenties, they are often so indoctrinated that they are ready to carry out attacks nationwide.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a student from Mumbai this week. The suspect, identified as Ayaan Sheikh, had been residing in Mumbai for the past six months.
The investigation revealed that he was in contact with several youths, attempting to radicalize them and recruit them into Jaish-e-Mohammed. He had already managed to radicalize two students and persuaded them to undergo terrorist training abroad. Fortunately, the ATS thwarted this plot in time.
An officer from the Intelligence Bureau indicated that such efforts are being made across various states in the country. Jaish-e-Mohammed believes that students can evade the attention of security agencies, allowing them to gradually build a “force” of radicalized youth.
According to officials, the organization does not aim for rapid recruitment in large numbers. Instead, they are gradually integrating youth into their ranks with a long-term plan spanning 5 to 10 years, ensuring they have enough operatives for periodic attacks.
Another official noted that rather than creating large modules, the focus is on ‘lone wolf’ attacks or small teams of two individuals. The Faridabad case taught the organization that larger modules increase the risk of communication being intercepted, leading to exposure.
Therefore, student operatives will be trained to work alone or in pairs. In many instances, attackers may choose their targets independently or receive instructions from a handler.
Officials have warned that if the organization succeeds in establishing such a network of students in the coming years, it could pose a severe threat to national security. The commitment of youths radicalized over a long period becomes deeply entrenched, making them difficult to counter.
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