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Officials attribute the rift largely to India’s Operation Sindoor, which dealt a major blow to LeT’s infrastructure and operational capabilities.
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New Delhi: Indian intelligence agencies have reported significant developments within Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan. Sources reveal a growing split within the terrorist organization, with top leaders reportedly disagreeing over recent strategic decisions. Officials attribute the rift largely to India’s Operation Sindoor, which dealt a major blow to LeT’s infrastructure and operational capabilities.
Operation Sindoor a Turning Point
According to an intelligence bureau official, Operation Sindoor “was the tipping point” for LeT. Since the operation, the group has struggled to regroup, and many members have reportedly lost faith in the ISI and the Pakistani Army, doubting their ability to provide protection.
Friction Over China and US Interests
Intelligence sources indicate that resentment within LeT is also fueled by Pakistan’s perceived favoritism toward China and the United States, particularly regarding Balochistan’s mineral resources.
Several LeT operatives reportedly question the necessity of aligning with foreign interests instead of focusing on their original objectives.
Regional Militancy Complicates the Situation
The Pakistani Army is currently engaged in combating Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Unable to handle these groups alone, the army has sought to involve the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) and link its operations with LeT, causing further tension within the terrorist network.
Questions Over Loyalty and Strategy
The new strategic alignment has reportedly led some LeT leaders to question the organization’s priorities, particularly whether it is justifiable to fight against fellow Pakistanis to protect the interests of China and Western nations.
The internal discord highlights the growing strain on terrorist groups under pressure from Indian operations and regional geopolitical shifts.
