In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)'s Neelum district, specifically in Sharda, Lashkar-e-Taiba is constructing yet another 'dual-use' center. This center is named Jamia Masjid Ibn Taymiyyah and Markaz. Intelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on these activities by Lashkar-e-Taiba. This major revelation brings to light the continued expansion of terrorist infrastructure in PoK, raising significant questions.
According to sources, Lashkar is currently developing four major centers in different areas of PoK. These new constructions could be a significant step forward in boosting Lashkar’s operational capabilities in PoK.
Inspecting the Construction Work...
Rizwan Hanif, the deputy chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba's PoK unit, visited the Neelum Valley. He inspected the construction of this new camp. Such visits highlight the priority given by the terrorist organization to construction and expansion activities. This development makes the state of terrorist activities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir even more alarming.
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What Does 'Dual-Use' Center Mean?
A 'dual-use' center means that structures like Jamia Masjid and Markaz can be used for religious purposes as well as for terrorist activities such as training, recruitment, and hiding places. This is a strategy by terrorist organizations to conceal their activities within the local population.
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