The Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, and the Pakistani army are strategically advancing the perpetuation of terrorism across generations. Intelligence sources have revealed that instead of the old terror leaders like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, their next generation—their sons and close relatives—are being promoted. The goal is to reinvigorate the terror network, ensure leadership continuity, and channel large funds to new faces who are at the helm.
Intelligence sources informed that a major meeting was recently held in Bahawalpur under the auspices of ISI and the army, attended by 'second-generation' commanders-in-chief of groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Talha Saeed, the terrorist son of Hafiz Saeed, Saifullah Kasuri, and Abdul Rauf, brother of Masood Azhar, were present. The primary agenda of this assembly was to facilitate large-scale infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir and execute terrorist incidents.
Secret Meetings Before the Pahalgam Attack
Intelligence suggests that similar meetings took place before the Pahalgam attack, strengthening the suspicion of collaboration between LeT and JeM.
ISI's Strategy
According to sources, ISI is promoting the younger generation of terrorists because the aging leaders like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar are facing increased health issues and international pressure. Fearing that old leaders are losing their effectiveness, ISI is grooming the new generation. Talha Saeed is specially trained to lead LeT in the future, and he is being educated on funding networks and international connections.
Special Training for Abdul Rauf
Similarly, Maulana Masood Azhar's brother, Abdul Rauf Asghar, is receiving ISI’s support and training. Intelligence reports reveal he is being prepared for active roles in strategizing plans, preparing terror modules, and coordinating cross-border operations. Rauf has been involved in several previous terrorist acts.
Intelligence input confirms that ISI is preparing to hand over full control of Jaish to Rauf, making this a new chapter in Pakistan’s 'proxy war' policy, aiming to extend terrorism across generations. This move, speculated to strengthen networks for funding, logistics, and safe havens, is seen as a grave threat to regional peace.
Additionally, Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters in Muridke, devastated during India’s 'Operation Sindoor' (May 2025), is being revived. Efforts are underway to re-establish it with substantial funding from ISI, the Pakistani army, and state-sponsored NGOs.
By January 2026, preparations for a 'passing-out parade' for trained terrorists are underway, signaling plans for deploying them across active fronts after ideological and military training. Indian security agencies maintain vigilant surveillance of Muridke and surrounding areas to thwart any cross-border infiltration attempts.
