India’s security apparatus has come under renewed scrutiny. On one hand, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief and internationally designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed is reportedly planning attacks on India through Bangladesh by using the eastern border as an entry route. On the other hand, Masood Azhar’s terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has created a dangerous female ‘fidayeen’ or suicide squad aimed at escalating violence in Kashmir. With both Pakistan-based terror groups involved in parallel plots, Indian intelligence agencies have issued a high alert along the India-Bangladesh border.
Lashkar’s New Plan: Targeting India Through Bangladesh
A recent video from a gathering in Khairpur Tamewali, Pakistan, has exposed Lashkar’s alarming strategy. During the 30 October assembly, senior Lashkar commander Saifullah Saif openly declared, “Hafiz Saeed is not sitting idle; he is preparing to attack India through Bangladesh.”
In the video, Saif claims that Lashkar militants are already active in “East Pakistan” (meaning Bangladesh) and are preparing to avenge India’s “Operation Sindoor.” According to intelligence sources, Hafiz Saeed has already sent one of his trusted aides to Bangladesh, tasked with indoctrinating local youth under the guise of ‘jihad’ and preparing them for militant training.
A worrying detail from the gathering is the presence of many children—evidence that militant groups are attempting to plant seeds of extremism from a young age. Saif further claims that “America is now with us, and Bangladesh is getting closer to Pakistan,” which analysts dismiss as propaganda intended to boost morale among supporters.
Jaish’s Dangerous Move: Formation of a Female Suicide Squad
Meanwhile, Jaish-e-Mohammed has launched an all-female wing called Jamaat-ul-Mominaat, reportedly led by Masood Azhar’s sister, Sadia Azhar. Women are being trained for suicide missions. Reports say that during India’s “Operation Sindoor,” Sadia’s husband, Yusuf Azhar, was killed at JeM’s Bahawalpur base.
Jaish announced this new wing through its Telegram channel, Al-Qalam Media. They are spreading false claims that many women died in Indian airstrikes, hoping to evoke sympathy and recruit new members—especially women. Intelligence inputs suggest that wives of JeM commanders and financially vulnerable women from religious schools run by them are being targeted for recruitment.
India’s Response and Heightened Security
Following these dual threats, Indian security agencies have gone on high alert. Surveillance along the India-Bangladesh border has been sharply increased. Officials say Pakistan-based groups are attempting to exploit Bangladesh’s geographical position to create instability inside India. The use of women and children as shields and recruits marks a deeply concerning shift in their tactics.
