After causing destruction in Pakistan, TTP is now spreading its network in this Muslim country, not Afghanistan, tension for India due to…
Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has been spreading terror in Pakistan for a long time. Its name has been linked to several terrorist incidents. Now, after Pakistan, this terrorist organization is increasing its presence in Bangladesh and also creating new concerns for India. TTP's New Plan In Bangladesh
Recently, TTP has been actively recruiting new fighters in Bangladesh to spread terror. As Bangladesh shares borders with India, these activities of TTP can lead to future terrorist incidents that may also impact India. Therefore, TTP may become a threat to India's national security.
According to an India Today report, at least two TTP recruiters were recently found to be traveling from Bangladesh to Afghanistan via Pakistan. In April, the Pakistan Army conducted an encounter with them. Last month, Malaysia arrested 36 Bangladeshi nationals accused of being in contact with terrorists. Why Is Bangladesh TTP's Next Destination?
TTP primarily operates from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, planning attacks within Pakistan from there. Now, it is reportedly attempting to expand its reach into Bangladesh as well.
During the political unrest in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's exit from power in August last year, extremism rose. In July, Bangladesh's Anti-Terrorism Unit arrested two individuals, Shamim Mahfuz and Mohammad Fojol, accused of having links with TTP.
According to The Daily Star , Bangladeshi officials are running surveillance-based operations to monitor and counter such threats. Bangladeshi police are reportedly using the 2017-established 'Strategy for Countering Violent Extremism' to address these challenges.
The arrests came after a report published by Bangladeshi digital outlet The District in May, which revealed that at least eight Bangladeshi nationals are currently active members of TTP in Afghanistan. TTP Commander Killed In Pakistan
Last week, A militant commander of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) died when a bomb he was handling exploded while attempting to launch a quadcopter in Pakistan's northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to sources.
The militant commander, Yasin alias Abdullah, was killed when a bomb accidentally fell while he was attempting to operate a quadcopter in Tirah Valley, Khyber district bordering Afghanistan.Two of his associates were also injured in the incident, credible independent sources said. Yasin and his group had formally joined the banned TTP on May 24, they said.
(With Inputs From PTI)
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