Following intelligence of high-level meetings between Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed leaders in Bahawalpur, Indian security agencies have heightened alert, fearing coordinated attacks targeting India.
Indian security agencies are on high alert.
New Delhi: Indian security agencies are closely monitoring intelligence that suggests a potential new threat from Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. Reports indicate that Saifullah Kasuri, the deputy chief of LeT, has arrived in Bahawalpur, known as a stronghold of JeM, to attend a scheduled event. Security experts are concerned that such gatherings may indicate ongoing coordination between the groups to plan attacks against India.
Sources suggest that Saifullah Kasuri regularly travels to Bahawalpur to meet JeM chief Masood Azhar. These repeated interactions point towards continued collaboration between the groups. Intelligence officials note that prior to major attacks, similar covert meetings have occurred, raising fears of another planned operation. The frequent contact highlights a systematic effort by these groups to synchronize activities and strengthen operational networks targeting Indian interests.
The concerns are intensified by historical incidents that reveal similar coordination. Before the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, Kasuri reportedly visited Bahawalpur for discussions with JeM leaders regarding terrorist operations. The attack claimed the lives of 26 tourists, primarily from the Hindu community, and injured several others in what was considered the deadliest assault on civilians in Kashmir since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Investigations revealed that these groups often leverage proxy organizations and covert planning to execute their operations.
The event attended by Saifullah Kasuri, named Seerat-e-nabi and Sahih al-Bukhari, is being held at Jamia Umm Abdul Aziz, Tauheed Chowk, Ahmadpur East in Bahawalpur. Intelligence reports suggest that female extremists, often referred to as women jihadists, may also be participating, indicating the involvement of diverse operatives in these circles. Security analysts caution that religious or cultural events have frequently been used as covers for plotting terror activities.
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With the possibility of a new conspiracy against India, security forces have intensified monitoring of LeT and JeM activities. Alerts have been issued along the border, and internal agencies are tracking communications, movements, and potential threats linked to the groups. The current situation reflects the ongoing need for vigilance in countering cross-border terror planning, especially following recent major incidents in India.
India has witnessed several high-profile terror attacks in 2025. On November 10, a car explosion near the Red Fort in New Delhi killed at least 13 people and injured around 20, in an attack described as orchestrated by anti-national forces. Investigations revealed links to Pakistan-based groups including JeM and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind. Earlier in April, the Pahalgam attack on tourists highlighted the deadly consequences of cross-border terror networks. Operations such as India's Operation Sindoor have targeted suspected terror infrastructure, though these incidents underscore the persistent threats posed by coordinated terrorist planning.
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The ongoing intelligence on LeT and JeM meetings in Pakistan emphasizes the continued threat of coordinated terrorist actions against India. Security agencies are maintaining high alert and monitoring potential plots closely. Historical patterns suggest that careful surveillance, proactive counter-terror measures, and public awareness remain crucial in preventing attacks and safeguarding civilians from cross-border terrorism.
