Pak-based TRF, behind J&K attack, to shift base as US declares it terror outfit: Reports
In a significant development, the United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-based terror outfit, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The move comes after TRF claimed responsibility for the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead.
The TRF, which is an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is believed to be shifting its base from Muridke to Bahawalpur in Pakistan, reports said. This development has sent shockwaves across the region, with security experts warning that the shift could lead to increased terrorist activities in the region.
The US designation of TRF as an FTO and SDGT is a significant blow to the outfit, which has been accused of using Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies to carry out terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the region.
The TRF’s shift to Bahawalpur is seen as a strategic move to evade detection and continue its terrorist activities. Bahawalpur is a city located in the southern province of Punjab, Pakistan, and is known for its close ties with the Pakistan Army and intelligence agencies.
The TRF’s base in Muridke was frequently targeted by Indian security forces, which led to the outfit’s decision to shift its base to a more secure location. The outfit’s leaders have been using the city’s mosques and seminaries to recruit and train new members, which has made it a hub of terrorist activity.
The US designation of TRF as an FTO and SDGT is a significant step forward in the global fight against terrorism. The designation allows the US to impose sanctions on individuals and entities that provide support to the outfit, and also enables the US to take legal action against those who provide material support to TRF.
The TRF’s designation as an FTO and SDGT is a recognition of the outfit’s role in perpetuating terrorism in the region. The outfit has been accused of carrying out numerous terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent Pahalgam attack, which was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the region in recent years.
The Pahalgam attack was carried out by a group of heavily armed terrorists who stormed a bus carrying tourists and locals. The attack was widely condemned by governments and human rights organizations around the world, and led to widespread outrage in India.
The TRF’s involvement in the Pahalgam attack was confirmed by the outfit’s spokesperson, who claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement released on social media. The statement alleged that the attack was carried out in response to the Indian government’s “atrocities” in Jammu and Kashmir.
The TRF’s involvement in the Pahalgam attack is the latest in a series of terrorist attacks that the outfit has carried out in Jammu and Kashmir. The outfit has been accused of carrying out numerous terrorist attacks in the region, including attacks on security forces, politicians, and civilians.
The TRF’s designation as an FTO and SDGT is a significant blow to the outfit, and is seen as a major victory for the US in its fight against terrorism. The move is also seen as a major setback for Pakistan, which has long been accused of providing support to terrorist outfits operating in the region.
The US designation of TRF as an FTO and SDGT is a reminder of the need for countries to work together to combat terrorism. The move is also a reminder of the need for countries to hold terrorist outfits and their supporters accountable for their actions.
In conclusion, the US designation of TRF as an FTO and SDGT is a significant development in the global fight against terrorism. The designation is a reminder of the need for countries to work together to combat terrorism, and is a major blow to the TRF and its supporters.
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