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The Hindu
2 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Terrorist killed recently in Basantgarh was top JeM commander Haider: Jammu and Kashmir DGP
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) said the terrorist eliminated in an encounter in Dudu-Basantgarh forest in Udhampur district was a topmost commander of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit who was active in the area for the last four years. Asserting that the security forces are continuing their operations to neutralise terrorists, he highlighted the good relations between police and public and said the police cannot be successful without the support of the people. "The anti-terror operations are taking place continuously, and recently, we got a very big success in Dudu-Basantgarh, where a senior and top JeM commander, who was active in that area for the last four years, was killed. The operations are taking place and all the terrorists will be eliminated one by one," the police chief told reporters at the Akhnoor police station near Jammu. On June 26, JeM terrorist Haider, code-named Maulvi, from Pakistan, was killed in a gunfight while three of his associates managed to escape, taking advantage of inclement weather, challenging topography and dense forest in the Basantgarh area. However, the DGP declined to give the exact number of terrorists active in the forest areas of the Jammu region and said "that number cannot be given in the public domain". The DGP, along with Inspector General of CRPF Gopal Sharma; Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti; and Deputy Inspector General of police, Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, Shiv Kumar, visited Akhnoor police station to felicitate the personnel for receiving the prestigious 'Award of Excellence' from the Ministry of Home Affairs in the annual ranking of police stations in J-K for 2024. Handing over the award to the police station, the DGP hailed the officers and men posted at the police station for their rapport with the public and said the successful operation in the Akhnoor sector early this year was the result of timely input received from the public. "Police cannot be successful without the support of the public. The public support makes all difficult tasks easy, otherwise there will be challenges," he said, lauding the Jammu police for their outstanding performance against the drug menace, bovine smuggling and gangsters. He also lauded the exceptional performance of the then station house officer (SHO) Tariq Ahmed, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mohan Sharma and Superintendent of Police Brijesh Sharma for their outstanding leadership and dedication in 2024. He extended his best wishes to incumbent SHO Sanjeev Chib and SDPO Varinder Gupta for continuing the legacy of excellence.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Pakistan's Nuclear Backtrack Weeks After "Full Spectrum" Threat To India
New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the country's nuclear programme is intended strictly for "peaceful purposes and self-defence", drawing a contrast to earlier statements by senior Pakistani officials who had openly threatened nuclear retaliation in the event of conflict with India. Mr Sharif's remarks, delivered on Saturday while addressing a group of Pakistani students, come less than two months after a senior Pakistani diplomat explicitly warned of using "the full spectrum of power, both conventional and nuclear" in the context of rising tensions with New Delhi. The Pakistani Prime Minister's attempt to tone down nuclear escalation marks a shift following heightened tensions due to Operation Sindoor, a military response by India to the April 22 terror attack Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. "Pakistan's nuclear programme is solely for peaceful purposes and national defence, not for aggression," Mr Sharif said. The prime minister's statement, though made in a civilian context, directly contradicts remarks made in May by Muhammad Khalid Jamali, Pakistan's ambassador to Russia. Speaking to Russian state broadcaster RT, Mr Jamali warned of imminent Indian military strikes and vowed Pakistan would respond with the "full spectrum of power". He alleged that Islamabad had intelligence pointing to India's plans to target specific areas within Pakistan, adding that any such attack or disruption of Pakistan's water supply would invite nuclear retaliation. "Any attempt to usurp the water of the lower riparian, or to stop it, or to divert it would be an act of war," Mr Jamali said. "It would be responded to with full force of power, including full spectrum of power." The remarks were widely interpreted as an official Pakistani signal that nuclear options were being kept on the table in the event of escalation. India, for its part, has stated unequivocally that it will not be deterred by nuclear threats. Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 and continuing through mid-May, targeted nine terror-related infrastructure points in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in what Indian officials described as "pre-emptive precision strikes." Indian intelligence agencies attributed the April 22 attack in Pahalgam to Pakistan-based groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen. According to Indian security officials, over 100 terrorists were killed during the strikes. "India will not tolerate any nuclear blackmail while acting against terrorism and its sponsor. Our response is calibrated, precise, and resolute," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on May 13. India's Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan also weighed in publicly, noting that the era of nuclear deterrence was not an excuse for state-sponsored terrorism. "India has made it clear that it will not be deterred by nuclear blackmail," Mr Chauhan said at an Observer Research Foundation (ORF) event recently. "Operation Sindoor stands as an example of conflict engagement between two nuclear powers where conventional force was utilised decisively." According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), China remains Pakistan's principal defence partner, having sold arms worth $8.2 billion to Islamabad since 2015. Between 2020 and 2024, Pakistan received 63 per cent of China's arms exports - the highest share for any single country.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
FATF report reinforces India's position on state sponsored terrorism
New Delhi: Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog FATF has for the first time introduced the concept of state sponsored terrorism in its latest report, highlighting that such funding is a longstanding threat to international peace and security, stability of regional financial, and political systems. State sponsored terrorism means a state actively financing terrorist activities as part of its state policy. Before this, India had raised and identified state sponsored terrorism from Pakistan as a source of Terrorist Financing risk in its ML/TF risk assessment 2022. The finding of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) July 2025 report reinforces India's long-standing position on state-sponsored terror financing. The FATF report also highlights the funding patterns of terrorist outfits LeT and JeM. It noted the use of e-commerce platform in the procurement of materials for a terrorist attack in India by terrorists. Referring to the Pulwama attack of February 2019, where a suicide bombing targeted a convoy of Indian security forces, resulting in the deaths of forty paramilitary soldiers. "India's authorities concluded that the attack was orchestrated by Jaish-I-Mohammed (JiM). Investigations revealed the cross-border movement of a large quantity of explosives into India. Notably, a key component of the improvised explosive device used in the attack-- aluminum powder--was procured through the EPOM Amazon," the FATF report read. "This material was used to enhance the impact of the blast," the report added. Among other revelations in the FATF report, it noted decentralisation as one of the most reported trends regarding worldwide terrorism activities in recent years. For example, FATF noted that Al Qaeda (AQ) has over the past years used a centralised consultation council, known as Majlis al-Shura, to manage key strategic decisions, including financial management. As the organisation has progressively shifted to a decentralised model, loose central elements are now relying on regional branches, such as Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), Al-Qaida in the Arabic Peninsula (AQAP), Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), or Al Shabaab, which conduct operations and generate funds locally, FATF added. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an independent inter-governmental body that develops and promotes policies to protect the global financial system against money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The FATF Recommendations are recognised as the global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) standard. The last comprehensive update on terrorist financing (TF) risks was released in 2015. "Over the past decade, terrorists have demonstrated a persistent ability to exploit the international financial system to support their activities and carry out attacks. While the methods they employ can vary widely, the overall trend underscores their adaptability and determination. This continued abuse of the financial system poses a serious threat to global security and undermines international peace," read the executive summary of the report.
Mint
7 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Pakistan-based terror groups use non-profit organisations to raise funds: Financial Action Task Force report
New Delhi: Pakistan-based terrorist groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) were reportedly using sham non-profit organisations to raise and move funds for terror financing, Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said in its latest report. JeM, designated a terrorist organisation by the UN, the US, the UK and India, was involved in the 2001 Parliament attack and the Pulwama attack in 2019, while LeT was responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Both the groups are associated with Al-Qaeda (AQ), which was responsible for the 9/11 attack. The global agency that develops policies to combat money laundering and terrorism financing said fundraising campaigns are conducted by such non-profit organisations through social media, direct messaging, offline and online campaigns, and crowdfunding. FATF's report titled 'Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks' also said that these non-profit organisations or NPOs involved in terror financing with or without their knowledge can be outside the regional control of the terrorist group or be those founded in the areas under their control. Sham NPOs are set up or registered knowingly for the purpose of terror financing and used to raise, store, and move funds, commonly under false charitable pretexts, the report said. 'For example, in East Asia, JeM, and Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) both associated with AQ, were reported to abuse humanitarian assistance donation programs using sham NPOs to divert funds and finance operational activities,' the report said. 'Funds tend to flow through banks, other financial institutions, and unlicensed money value transfer services (MVTS). In the end, funds are often converted to cash and logistical assets and services,' said the FATF report. A person informed about the development said it is for the first time that the concept of state-sponsored terrorism has been introduced in an international report. State-sponsored terrorism means a state actively financing terrorist activities as part of its state policy. India had identified state sponsored terrorism from Pakistan as a source of terrorist financing risk and the finding of the FATF report reinforces India's position, the person said, requesting anonymity. The report highlighted that over the past decade, terrorists have demonstrated a persistent ability to exploit the international financial system to support their activities and carry out attacks. While the methods they employ can vary widely, the overall trend underscores their adaptability and determination. 'This continued abuse of the financial system poses a serious threat to global security and undermines international peace,' the report said. Earlier this month, FATF had condemned the 22 April terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir in which 26 tourists were killed. The Paris-headquartered agency's comments came in the wake of India's efforts to put global pressure on Pakistan, which it holds responsible for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The FATF report pointed out that storage of gold or jewellery is also reported on rarer occasions as a means of terror financing, adding that individuals inspired by terrorist outfits can use this storage method for small funds, either keeping assets themselves or having relatives hide them. FATF also highlighted the use of e-commerce platforms by terrorists in procuring materials for attacks. The report cited the February 2019 suicide bombing of a convoy of Indian security forces by Jaish-e-Mohammed, in which forty soldiers were killed. A key component of the improvised explosive device used in the attack— aluminium powder—was procured through e-commerce, the report said.
News18
09-07-2025
- Business
- News18
FATF Report Bolsters India's Stance On Terror Groups In Pakistan, Their Hawala Funding Channels
Last Updated: FATF report states Pakistan-linked terror groups such as LeT and JeM use informal cash systems such as hawala, NGOs and digital platforms such as social media, crypto to move funds The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) new report, which defines state-sponsored terrorism for the first time, could make things worse for Pakistan and bolster India's case on why Islamabad should be added to the grey list. The Department of Revenue, which comes under the Finance Ministry, has, so far, sent three letters to the FATF explaining why Pakistan should be on the grey list. Being put on the grey list means the country cannot control money-laundering and terror-financing operations and is put under increased monitoring by FATF, an inter-governmental body. It restricts access to the international trade and financial system. The country can face difficulty in getting loans from multilateral organisations like International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. Being on the FATF grey list is a warning to the countries to take corrective measures, failing which they will be moved to the stringent 'FATF Black List'. Pakistan-based terror outfits such as the LeT, JeM, and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) remain global threat, as per the FATF. The report also highlights the funding patterns of LeT and JeM, which are among the UNSC-designated terror groups operating with transnational networks. The TTP continues to exploit porous borders and tribal zones for fundraising and arms movement, it states. The FATF report has flagged state-sponsorship of terrorism as a continuing global threat — implicitly indicts rogue support systems. The report states that Pakistan-linked terror groups exploit informal cash systems such as hawala, charities and digital platforms to move funds. The terror outfits use social media, crypto, and front NGOs to bypass scrutiny, states the report, warning of tech-enabled jihad financing. LeT & JeM abuse shell companies and nonprofits to raise funds, FATF cautions global financial institutions. The FATF has highlighted how Pakistani terror groups generate revenue via natural resource trafficking, extortion, and arms smuggling, which India, too, has been stating. Hawala and unlicensed remittance services are extensively used by Pakistan-based and affiliated networks to transfer funds across borders undetected. There is also use of cash-based informal economies, especially in border and rural areas, which facilitate fundraising for groups such as the LeT and JeM. Terrorist groups also exploit non-profit organisations for fundraising and propaganda, including in Kashmir-linked charity fronts. FATF notes increased use of virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) by networks associated with South Asian terror outfits for covert transactions. FATF report will help mount international pressure As FATF urges for stricter enforcement on countries tolerating or sponsoring terrorism, the Finance Ministry and government hope that international pressure will mount. Sources say that India will raise Pakistan's continued harbouring of UN-sanctioned groups on global forums. While the report stops short of naming states, multiple delegations and open-source inputs have linked certain national governments to providing financial/logistic support to terror groups — with Pakistan implied in various assessments. top videos View all Groups not designated by the UN but supported by states can operate freely in alternate jurisdictions and store or raise funds more easily. As per the government and also insinuated in this report, the methods are used for Pakistan-linked terror financing. Although Pakistan was removed from the grey list in 2022, India has warned that it's important that international finance institutions must keep close watch on Pakistan. view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 09, 2025, 13:50 IST News india FATF Report Bolsters India's Stance On Terror Groups In Pakistan, Their Hawala Funding Channels Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
