Pak-based TRF, Behind J&K Attack, to Shift Base as US Declares it Terror Outfit: Reports
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have taken a new turn with the US declaring The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). This move comes after TRF claimed responsibility for the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead.
As per reports, TRF, an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is shifting its base from Muridke to Bahawalpur in Pakistan. This development has significant implications for the security situation in the region, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
TRF, which was previously known as the Tehreek-e-Furqan, has been linked to several terrorist activities in the region. The outfit has been accused of carrying out attacks on Indian security forces and civilians, including the Pahalgam attack, which was one of the deadliest in recent years.
The US designation of TRF as an FTO and SDGT is a significant blow to the outfit, as it will make it difficult for TRF to raise funds, recruit members, and operate freely. The designation also puts pressure on Pakistan to take concrete action against TRF and its leadership.
TRF’s shift to Bahawalpur is seen as a move to evade the US sanctions and maintain its operational capabilities. Bahawalpur is a city in southern Punjab, which has a history of being a hotbed of terrorist activity. The city is also close to the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, making it an ideal location for TRF to maintain its connections with other terrorist outfits.
The US designation of TRF comes at a time when India and Pakistan are engaged in a bitter standoff over the Kashmir issue. The Indian government has accused Pakistan of supporting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, a charge that Pakistan has denied. The US designation of TRF is seen as a move to pressure Pakistan to take action against terrorist outfits operating from its soil.
The Pahalgam attack, which was carried out by TRF, was one of the deadliest in recent years. The attack targeted a group of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, who were returning from the Amarnath shrine in Kashmir. The attack left 26 people dead and several others injured.
The investigation into the attack revealed that TRF had planned and executed the attack with the help of local terrorists. The outfit had also used social media to spread propaganda and recruit new members.
The US designation of TRF is a significant victory for India, which has been pushing for international action against Pakistan-based terrorist outfits. The move is also seen as a blow to Pakistan’s efforts to present itself as a responsible nation that is committed to combating terrorism.
In a statement, the US Department of State said that TRF had been responsible for a number of terrorist attacks in India, including the Pahalgam attack. The statement also accused Pakistan of providing safe haven to TRF leaders and allowing the outfit to operate freely from its territory.
The US designation of TRF is expected to have far-reaching implications for the security situation in the region. It is likely to put pressure on Pakistan to take concrete action against TRF and its leadership, and also restrict the outfit’s ability to raise funds and recruit new members.
In conclusion, the US designation of TRF as an FTO and SDGT is a significant development in the ongoing battle against terrorism in the region. The shift of TRF’s base from Muridke to Bahawalpur is seen as a move to evade sanctions and maintain operational capabilities. The US designation is expected to put pressure on Pakistan to take action against TRF and its leadership, and restrict the outfit’s ability to operate freely.
