Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Officials Warn of JeM-AQIS Plans to Spread Mass Unrest
Indian officials say two militant groups, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, are working together.
They say the groups want to create small cells rather than one large organization.
These cells may try to persuade people to become more extreme.
The officials say recruits could look for local problems that might lead to protests or violence.
They also allege that militants are planning attacks and targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir.
Another reported plan involves militants hiding in forests after entering the region.
Officials say the groups may try to cause trouble in several Indian states at the same time.
They believe this could make it harder for security agencies to respond.
These claims come from Indian officials and describe alleged plans, not confirmed completed operations.
Indian officials say Jaish-e-Mohammad has rebuilt parts of its infrastructure and increased recruitment in recent months.
Officials allege Jaish-e-Mohammad is coordinating with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent in India, while Lashkar-e-Taiba is linked with Islamic State Khorasan Province.
The reported strategy involves small, dispersed cells that radicalize individuals and exploit local issues to trigger unrest across multiple states.
Officials say the groups are also seeking recruits for targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir and are planning joint infiltration and fedayeen operations.
The alleged plans reportedly focus on India, Bangladesh, West Bengal, and northeastern states, with the aim of widening social divisions and challenging security agencies.
- Who
- Indian officials attribute the alleged plans to Jaish-e-Mohammad, Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Islamic State Khorasan Province, and alleged Inter-Services Intelligence coordination.
- What
- The groups are reportedly coordinating recruitment, radicalization, small-cell creation, infiltration, targeted killings, and efforts to trigger mass unrest.
- When
- Jaish-e-Mohammad was described as relatively quiet after Operation Sindoor but as rebuilding over the past few months.
- Where
- The reported activity involves India, especially Jammu and Kashmir, North India, West Bengal, northeastern states, and links to Bangladesh.
- Why
- Officials say the alleged objective is to exploit social tensions, disrupt law and order, widen divisions, and strain Indian security agencies.
- Main alleged partnership
- Jaish-e-Mohammad and Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent
- Other reported alignment
- Lashkar-e-Taiba with Islamic State Khorasan Province
- Reported cell structure
- Small cells of no more than two or three people
- Reported objectives
- Radicalization, social disruption, mass unrest, and targeted killings
- Primary regional focus
- Jammu and Kashmir, North India, West Bengal, and northeastern states
- Additional regional link
- Officials say Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent has a base and connections in Bangladesh
- Infiltration approach
- Militants allegedly enter Jammu and Kashmir and remain in forests until receiving attack instructions