Pak-based TRF, behind J&K attack, to shift base as US declares it terror outfit: Reports
In a significant development, The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot and the group behind the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, is reportedly shifting its base from Muridke to Bahawalpur in Pakistan. This move comes in the wake of the US declaring TRF a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), a move that has sent shockwaves across the region.
The Pahalgam attack, which left 26 people dead, was one of the deadliest terror strikes in recent years in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was carried out by TRF militants, who infiltrated the tourist destination and opened fire on a group of tourists and locals. The attack sent a wave of fear and panic across the region, with authorities scrambling to contain the situation.
The US designation of TRF as a foreign terrorist organization and SDGT is seen as a major victory for India, which has long been accusing Pakistan of supporting and sponsoring terrorist outfits operating in Jammu and Kashmir. The US move is seen as a significant blow to TRF’s operations, as it will now face severe financial and operational constraints.
TRF, which is believed to be a proxy of the Pakistan Army, has been operating in Jammu and Kashmir with impunity for several years. The group has been involved in numerous terror attacks, including the recent Pahalgam attack, and has been accused of kidnapping and killing numerous civilians and security personnel.
The US designation of TRF as a foreign terrorist organization and SDGT is a significant development, as it will now make it illegal for any individual or organization to provide material support to the group. The US will also take steps to freeze the assets of TRF and its leaders, making it difficult for the group to operate financially.
The shift of TRF’s base from Muridke to Bahawalpur is seen as a move to escape the global scrutiny and pressure, as Bahawalpur is a relatively safer location for the group to operate. Muridke, on the other hand, has been a hotbed of terrorist activity, with several terrorist outfits operating in the region.
The Pakistani government has been accused of providing safe haven to TRF and other terrorist outfits, and has been under pressure to take action against the groups. However, despite repeated requests from India and other countries, Pakistan has been reluctant to take any meaningful action against these groups.
The US designation of TRF as a foreign terrorist organization and SDGT is seen as a significant blow to Pakistan’s narrative, which has been denying any involvement in the activities of TRF and other terrorist outfits. The move is seen as a signal to Pakistan that the US will not tolerate its support for terrorist groups, and that it will take concrete actions to prevent the spread of terrorism.
In a statement, the US Department of State said that TRF had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack, which left 26 people dead. The statement also said that the group was responsible for numerous other attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, and that it had ties to the Pakistani military.
“The US Department of State has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) due to its activities in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent Pahalgam attack,” the statement said.
TRF’s shift of base from Muridke to Bahawalpur is seen as a move to regroup and reorganize, but it is unlikely to change the group’s terrorist activities. The US designation of TRF as a foreign terrorist organization and SDGT is seen as a significant blow to the group’s operations, and it is likely to make it difficult for the group to operate financially and logistically.
In conclusion, the US designation of TRF as a foreign terrorist organization and SDGT is a significant development, and a major blow to the group’s operations. The shift of TRF’s base from Muridke to Bahawalpur is a move to escape global scrutiny and pressure, but it is unlikely to change the group’s terrorist activities. The US move is seen as a significant victory for India, which has long been accusing Pakistan of supporting and sponsoring terrorist outfits operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
