Archive · 21 Jul 2026

Al Qaeda and ISIS Collaborate to Radicalize Youth in South India

Al Qaeda and ISIS Collaborate to Radicalize Youth in South India

Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, who are usually rivals, are now working together to radicalize young people in South India.

They are targeting states like Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Maharashtra.

Both groups have similar goals and believe that working together will help them reach more people.

They are using the internet to spread their ideas.

The Indian government has noticed this and is investigating.

A recent case involved someone named Rehmatullah Sharif, who had materials from both groups.

The ban on another group called the Popular Front of India (PFI) has given Al Qaeda and ISIS a chance to grow in South India.

Another group, Al-Badr, is also trying to come back and is working with other groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Sources