The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22 has shaken everyone. Anger over the incident is palpable. Relations between India and Pakistan are experiencing intense tension, with India stating its intent to take decisive action against terrorism. Meanwhile, Pakistan remains on high alert.
Speculation has been rife about India's potential military actions against Pakistan. It's believed that India might take significant steps targeting terrorist strongholds in Pakistan, with Hafiz Saeed's name topping the list.
In India's crosshairs is Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, seen as the brain behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The United Nations has branded him a global terrorist. His headquarters, located in Muridke, Punjab province, is reportedly a key target.
Now, after finding Saeed's secret location in Lahore, activities have intensified. This fuels belief that India could target Saeed's hideout during a potential military operation. Hafiz Saeed, along with Lashkar, poses a major threat to India as he sponsors terrorist activities in Kashmir and beyond.
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Masood Azhar and Jaish-e-Mohammed's Training Camp
Masood Azhar, leader of Jaish-e-Mohammed, orchestrates the 2019 Pulwama attack and more. Designated a global terrorist by the UN, it's speculated that Indian military might target Jaish-e-Mohammed's training sites during actions against Pakistan.
Jaish's camps primarily reside in PoK and Punjab's Bahawalpur. Launch pads and active training camps scatter around areas like Rawalakot and Kotli within PoK.
Jaish-e-Mohammed has executed numerous attacks in Kashmir, with India destroying one of its camps in the 2019 Balakot airstrike. Such camps continue to pose a threat to India's security.
Asim Munir's Military Headquarters
General Asim Munir has led the Pakistani Army since 2022. His name ties to terrorist acts like the Pulwama attack as he was ISI head at the time. The military headquarters in Rawalpindi is Pakistan's strategic and operational hub.
In light of the Pahalgam incident, Asim Munir faces allegations of promoting terrorist activities in India, having backed Lashkar and Jaish. Reports claim he hides in a bunker in Rawalpindi out of fear, though Pakistan's government released his pictures on April 26 to dismiss these rumors.
Pertinent to India's allegations, Pakistan's military and ISI are seen as the primary sponsors of cross-border terrorism. Asim Munir's radical image and antagonistic rhetoric against India place him on India’s hit list.
Terrorist Launch Pads in PoK
Current intelligence reports indicate the presence of 17 training camps and 37 launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, operated by groups like Lashkar and Jaish. These facilities groom terrorists for infiltration and attacks in India. They concentrate around regions such as Rawalakot and Kotli, serving as pivotal sources for terrorist acts in Kashmir.
ISI Headquarters in Pakistan
Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is infamous for backing terrorist organizations and engaging in a proxy war against India. It trains and funds outfits like Lashkar and Jaish. The ISI headquarters in Islamabad is the nucleus for its strategic and intelligence operations.
India considers the ISI the primary financier and orchestrator behind terrorism on its soil. The ISI's role in the Pahalgam attack is currently under investigation.
