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, is planning to shift its base from Muridke to Bahawalpur in Pakistan, according to reports. This decision comes after the United States declared TRF a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The US acknowledged that TRF claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack, which left 26 people dead.
The TRF, which is believed to be a proxy of the Pakistan-based LeT, has been involved in several terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Pahalgam attack. The attack, which took place on May 10, was one of the deadliest in recent years, and it led to widespread outrage and condemnation from across the world.
The US designations of TRF as an FTO and SDGT are seen as a significant blow to the outfit, which is known for its brutal tactics and violence. The designations will prevent TRF from receiving any funding or support from foreign governments or individuals, and it will also make it more difficult for the outfit to operate freely.
TRF’s decision to shift its base from Muridke to Bahawalpur is seen as an attempt to avoid the US sanctions and to regroup in a new location. Muridke is a known hub of terrorist activity in Pakistan, and the shift to Bahawalpur may be an attempt to distance itself from the US sanctions.
However, the US designations are likely to have a significant impact on TRF’s ability to operate. The designations will make it more difficult for the outfit to raise funds, and it will also make it harder for it to recruit new members. Additionally, the designations will also make it easier for other countries to take action against TRF, and it will also make it harder for the outfit to use the international financial system.
The US designations of TRF are also seen as a significant setback for Pakistan, which has been accused of providing support to terrorist outfits like TRF. The designations are likely to put pressure on Pakistan to take action against TRF and other terrorist outfits operating in the country.
TRF’s ties to the Pakistan-based LeT are well-documented. The outfit is believed to be a creation of the LeT, and it is known to have received training and funding from the outfit. TRF’s leaders are also believed to have close ties to the LeT leadership, and the outfit is known to have worked closely with the LeT to carry out terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Pahalgam attack was one of the deadliest in recent years, and it led to widespread outrage and condemnation from across the world. The attack was carried out by a group of heavily armed terrorists, who opened fire on a group of tourists and local residents. The attack was widely condemned by the Indian government and international community, and it led to calls for action against TRF and other terrorist outfits operating in the region.
The US designations of TRF are a significant development in the fight against terrorism, and they are likely to have a significant impact on the outfit’s ability to operate. The designations will make it more difficult for TRF to raise funds and to recruit new members, and they will also make it harder for the outfit to use the international financial system.
In conclusion, the shift of TRF’s base from Muridke to Bahawalpur is a clear attempt to avoid the US sanctions and to regroup in a new location. However, the US designations of TRF as an FTO and SDGT are likely to have a significant impact on the outfit’s ability to operate, and they are likely to put pressure on Pakistan to take action against TRF and other terrorist outfits operating in the country.
