New Delhi: In a concerning development, the terrorist organization ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) is striving to expand its influence across India by setting up local terror modules. Intelligence agencies are closely investigating these attempts and taking comprehensive measures to thwart the nefarious plans of ISIS. According to reports from Indian security agencies, there is an ongoing plot to revive the ISIS-K (ISIS Khurasan) module within the country.
A new frontier on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border
A fresh group of extremists has been prepared along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Simultaneously, the organization is reaching out to Indian youth through online means. These initiatives involve manipulating young minds in various regions, ultimately steering them towards extremist ideologies. The focus appears to be on targeting young professionals, particularly those in medical and engineering fields.
Intensified investigations
Reports suggest that the ISIS module has shown activity in Maharashtra, Pune, and Kerala. Intelligence agencies have uncovered that encrypted messaging applications are being used to establish communication channels. Furthermore, Indian agencies suspect that Pakistan’s covert agency, ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), might be collaborating with ISIS to strengthen its foothold.
Past months’ developments
Recent months have witnessed arrests and interrogations of individuals with affiliations to the ISIS ideology. Questioning of these suspects has unveiled an organized pattern of anti-national conspiracies. The core of these schemes lies in the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, where the new ISIS module is believed to be growing. This module has been found to target youth across Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.
Ongoing activities of ISIS
The establishment of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has emboldened the ISIS-K ideology. Alongside this, the online radicalization drive has gained momentum. The NIA (National Investigation Agency) is actively engaged in its Operation Chakravyuh to neutralize these plots. Sources reveal that in the past six months, two individuals adhering to the ISIS ideology have been apprehended. These individuals have been identified as Faizan Ansari (from Aligarh) and Dr. Adnan Ali (from Pune).
Containing the spread of ISIS
Additionally, Maharashtra has seen the arrest of several individuals linked to the ISIS module. The interrogation of these individuals has led to the exposure of the terrorist group’s agenda. The attempts to infiltrate Indian borders continue unabated. Through intricate networks, ISIS has spread its web from Kashmir to various corners of the country. The NIA’s expanded investigations are based on credible intelligence, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of the situation.
