India designates 23 terrorists from Pakistan-based groups

India has designated 23 terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Tayyeba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) as part of its strategy to counter evolving threats. The designations, made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), target individuals involved in various terror functions, including propaganda, recruitment, training, arms smuggling, and infiltration into Indian territory.

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Out of the 23 designated terrorists, 13 belong to Lahore-based LeT and remaining 10 to the Bahawalpur-based JeM terror syndicates.

The designated list comprises 13 individuals from LeT and 10 from JeM. Of these, 16 are Pakistani nationals, and seven are Indian citizens operating from Pakistan. Many face active arrest warrants and ongoing terror investigations. The strategy, termed "Prahar," aims to address emerging and evolving terrorist threats effectively.

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The list has 16 who are of Pak nationality and seven Indians operating out of Pakistan.

Among the designated terrorists is Saifullah Khalid, identified as the Deputy Chief of LeT and closely associated with the group's activities. He is a US-designated global terrorist. Another significant designation is Hafiz Abdur Rauf of LeT, who led funerals for terrorists killed in India's "Operation Sindoor." From JeM, Mufti Muhammed Asghar Khan, the alleged chief commander of Kashmir operations, and Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, the alleged emir for Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, are named. Kashmiri, in particular, is responsible for recruitment and manages JeM's social media wing, playing a key role in targeting youth in Jammu and Kashmir and mainland India through online platforms.

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Saifullah Khalid is closely associated with terror activities of LeT/Jammat-ud-Dawa. A US-designated global terrorist, Khalid acts as the Deputy Chief of LeT.