New Delhi, Nov 3 – India’s Operation Sindoor rattled the two biggest Pakistan‑linked militant groups, Lashkar‑e‑Taiba (Le T) and Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM). The raid destroyed JeM’s Bahawalpur headquarters, killing several of Masood Azhar’s family members who were on site. Le T’s base suffered similar damage, and Hafiz Saeed has since fled into hiding, fearing a threat from insiders.
Both groups are struggling to recover because their leaders are out of sight. ISI officials say Pakistan tried to revive them after the raid, but Azhar and Saeed’s prolonged absences have shaken the ranks. Internal discontent is rising: fighters question why the top leadership receives protection from the ISI or the Army while ordinary members are left exposed. Many feel leaders like Saeed and Azhar focus on themselves and their families rather than on their foot soldiers.
The discontent spills over into other operational concerns. Zaki‑ur‑Rehman Lakhvi, the chief operational commander of Le T, hasn’t been seen in years. He remains hidden in high‑security zones, while newer videos of him are turning out to be old footage. In JeM, the cadres initially understood Azhar’s loss of family members but now grow frustrated by his continued silence.
The situation is further complicated by events in Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Le T and JeM, traditionally followers of the Pakistani Army and ISI, find themselves silent about Pakistan’s stance on the Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Afghan Taliban. Their members are confused about why the groups press airstrikes against the Taliban and the Afghan Army when they should be targeting India and Western forces.
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In recent months, Pakistan’s closer ties with the United States have sparked anger in the ranks of both groups. The shift has made them wary of the Pakistani regime’s willingness to cooperate with the West, which many militants view as a power that threatens their cause. While the Army and ISI might not want major friction with Le T and JeM, their current focus on fighting the Afghan Taliban, the TTP and the Balochistan Nationalist Army (BLA) leaves little room for rebuilding these key proxies.
Reports say the army’s heavy losses in these battles and the intense focus on internal security have hindered its ability to nurture Le T and JeM. This makes infiltration attempts into Jammu and Kashmir harder, and many raids have failed. Even if ISI pushes to revive the groups, they face a morale crisis among cadres and a growing mistrust of leadership.
Sources say morale and trust are at an all‑time low, and it remains to be seen whether Le T and JeM can regain their former influence. The situation highlights the fragility of Pakistan’s support for the militants and the uncertainty that surrounds their future role in the region.
Source: ianslive
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