Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Lashkar-e-Taiba's women wing grows rapidly
The Lashkar-e-Taiba, a terrorist group, has a women's wing called Taiyabbat that was started in 2025.
By early 2026, it grew quickly because many women joined voluntarily.
Most of these women joined on their own, which is worrying for Indian agencies.
Taiyabbat is involved in radicalizing people, training in AI, and spreading propaganda.
Indian agencies are concerned because these women are also good at recruiting young people for the group.
The Lashkar-e-Taiba's leader, Hafiz Saeed, is more active compared to Masood Azhar of Jaish-e-Mohammed, whose women's wing is not as active.
Taiyabbat, Lashkar-e-Taiba's women wing, was established in 2025 and gained traction by early 2026.
80% of recruits joined voluntarily, indicating a willingness to join terrorist groups.
Taiyabbat is involved in radicalization, AI training, and propaganda.
Indian agencies view the voluntary recruitment as a significant concern and a potential threat.
The Lashkar-e-Taiba's leader, Hafiz Saeed, is more visible and active compared to Masood Azhar of Jaish-e-Mohammed.
- Who
- Lashkar-e-Taiba's women wing, Taiyabbat
- What
- Rapid growth and voluntary recruitment of women
- When
- Established in 2025, gained traction by early 2026
- Where
- Primarily in regions influenced by Lashkar-e-Taiba
- Why
- To strengthen the organization through radicalization and AI training
Lashkar-e-Taiba's Perspective
Indian Agencies' Perspective
Recruitment and Growth
Lashkar-e-Taiba's Perspective
The Lashkar-e-Taiba views the voluntary recruitment of women as a strategic advantage, leveraging their skills in radicalization and AI training to strengthen the organization.
Indian Agencies' Perspective
Indian agencies see the voluntary recruitment as a dangerous sign, indicating a growing willingness among women to join terrorist groups and their effectiveness in recruiting youth.
Effectiveness and Leadership
Lashkar-e-Taiba's Perspective
The Lashkar-e-Taiba believes that the women's wing, Taiyabbat, will become more dangerous than the parent outfit due to its innovative use of AI and effective recruitment strategies.
Indian Agencies' Perspective
Indian agencies acknowledge the effectiveness of Taiyabbat but are concerned about its rapid growth and the potential threat it poses to national security.
- Establishment Year
- 2025
- Recruitment Nature
- 80% voluntary
- Key Activities
- Radicalization, AI training, propaganda
- Notable Operations
- Operation Sindoor
- Leadership Impact
- Hafiz Saeed more visible than Masood Azhar