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News18
21 hours ago
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'You Don't Get A Pass, You Get Justice': US House Foreign Affairs Panel Hails TRF Terror Tag
Last Updated: The panel also reiterated its criticism of global media coverage of the Pahalgam attack, accusing outlets of downplaying what it called a clear act of terrorism The US Republican Majority on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs has welcomed the designation of Pakistan-based The Resistance Front (TRF) as a global terrorist outfit. The group, which the US designated as a proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) in its announcement, was labelled both a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). 'The Resistance Front is a foreign terrorist organization and deserves the designation," the committee's official X handle posted. 'When you butcher civilians, you don't get a pass—you get JUSTICE." President Trump calls it like it is. The Resistance Front is a foreign terrorist organization and deserves the you butcher civilians, you don't get a pass—you get JUSTICE. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority (@HouseForeignGOP) July 19, 2025 The announcement was made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, less than three months after the April 22 massacre in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where TRF claimed responsibility for the killing of 26 civilians. It was one of the deadliest attacks targeting civilians in the region in recent years. The Resistance Front first emerged in Kashmir in 2019, shortly after the abrogation of Article 370. It was widely seen as an attempt by Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to rebrand its operations under a new name to avoid global scrutiny. Since then, TRF has claimed responsibility for several attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, many of which have targeted off-duty security personnel, civilians from outside the region, and minority communities. The FTO and SDGT designations trigger sweeping measures including financial sanctions, asset freezes, visa bans, and criminal penalties for those providing any form of material support to the group. TRF, the State Department noted, serves as a front for LeT, an internationally proscribed terror group, and operates to obscure the latter's direct involvement in attacks. Indian authorities have repeatedly raised concerns over such proxy outfits being used to bypass global sanctions. On July 19, the committee also cited its earlier post from April 23, in which it had criticised international media coverage of the Pahalgam attack — particularly a New York Times headline that read: 'At Least 24 Tourists Gunned Down by Militants in Kashmir." At the time, the committee had responded with a corrected graphic, replacing the word 'militants" with 'terrorists" in bold red, writing: 'Hey, @nytimes, we fixed it for you. This was a terrorist attack plain and simple. Whether it's India or Israel, when it comes to terrorism, the NYT is removed from reality." Reposting that on July 19, the committee reaffirmed: 'It was a terrorist attack — simple and straightforward." It was a terrorist attack—simple and straightforward. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority (@HouseForeignGOP) July 19, 2025 The House Foreign Affairs Committee is a permanent committee in the US House of Representatives. It handles bills and investigations related to America's foreign relations. The latest US action is expected to bolster international scrutiny of Pakistan-based terror proxies, particularly at forums like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), where the country's counterterror commitments remain under watch. India welcomed the US decision, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar describing it as a 'strong affirmation" of India-US counter-terror cooperation. 'Appreciate @SecRubio and @StateDept for designating TRF—a Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) proxy—as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). It claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Zero tolerance for Terrorism. #OpSindoor," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar posted on X. Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 21, 2025, 12:46 IST News world 'You Don't Get A Pass, You Get Justice': US House Foreign Affairs Panel Hails TRF Terror Tag 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.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Pahalgam attack: China condemns massacre; backs US terror tag on TRF
Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam NEW DELHI: After the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF), a Pakistan-backed proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and the group behind the April 22 Pahalgam massacre that killed 26 civilians, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), China responded by condemning the attack and urging stronger regional cooperation against terrorism. China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian praised the US efforts to combat terrorism. Responding to the US state department's designation of TRF as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), Lin said: "China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns the terrorist attack that occurred on April 22. China calls on regional countries to enhance counterterrorism cooperation and jointly maintain regional security and stability. " The US state department announced the designation on Thursday, highlighting TRF's role in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir , the deadliest assault on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks carried out by Lashkar-e-Tayyiba. TRF has also claimed responsibility for several other attacks on Indian security forces in recent years. US secretary of state Marco Rubio said: "Today, the Department of State is adding The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo TRF, a Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) front and proxy, claimed responsibility for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack which killed 26 civilians. This was the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks conducted by LeT. TRF has also claimed responsibility for several attacks against Indian security forces, including most recently in 2024." Rubio also specified the Trump administration's resolve to counter terrorism: "These actions taken by the department of state demonstrate the Trump administration's commitment to protecting our national security interests, countering terrorism, and enforcing President Trump's call for justice for the Pahalgam attack." TRF and its aliases have been added to Lashkar-e-Tayyiba's designation as a FTO and SDGT under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224. The designation takes effect upon publication in the Federal Register.
The Star
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
US labels group linked to Kashmir attack as terror outfit
The United States has designated The Resistance Front, which initially claimed responsibility for the deadly attacks in Kashmir, as a terror group. In a statement on Thursday, the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the group as a 'front and proxy' for Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, which has been separately designated as a terrorist organisation by both the United Nations and Washington. 'These actions taken by the Department of State demonstrates the Trump Administration's commitment to protecting our national security interests, countering terrorism and enforcing President Trump's call for justice for the Pahalgam attack,' Rubio said in the statement. In April, gunmen had killed as many as 26 people in Pahalgam in the northern Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir, one of the worst attacks in years on civilians in the region. The TRF had initially claimed responsibility for the attack but later retracted, India's top diplomat Vikram Misri told reporters on May 8. New Delhi accused Islamabad of supporting the group and came close to a full-scale war with its South Asian neighbour in retaliation. Pakistan has denied any links to the Kashmir attacks. With the US designating the TRF as a terrorist organisation, suspected members and sympathisers are likely to face heightened scrutiny, along with tighter monitoring of the group's financial networks. The move is seen as a diplomatic win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has faced criticism for failing to persuade key allies – including Washington – to take a firmer stance against Pakistan. The move by Washington is a 'strong affirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation,' India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on X yesterday. — Bloomberg
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
What is The Resistance Front? Lashkar's proxy who claimed responsibility for Pahalgam attack; now, a US-designated terror group
Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam (File photo) The United States on Thursday designated The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the banned Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). The TRF -- the group responsible for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. The US department of state, led by secretary Marco Rubio , said in a statement that TRF is a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy and front, and that it had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack. The statement said the group has also carried out multiple assaults on Indian security forces, including as recently as 2024. "Today, the Department of State is adding The Resistance Front (TRF) as a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT). TRF, a Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) front and proxy, claimed responsibility for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack which killed 26 civilians. This was the deadliest attack on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks conducted by LeT. TRF has also claimed responsibility for several attacks against Indian security forces, including most recently in 2024," the statement read. The statement added that the action reflects the Trump administration's commitment to protecting national security, countering terrorism, and enforcing US President Donald Trump's call for justice for the Pahalgam attack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo TRF and its aliases have been added under LeT's designation as an FTO and SDGT, under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224, respectively. The department of state also reaffirmed the FTO status of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba. What is The Resistance Front (TRF)? The Resistance Front was formed in 2019 as a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba and was banned by the central government in 2023. It has been actively involved in recruiting youth online, facilitating the infiltration of terrorists, and smuggling weapons and narcotics from Pakistan into Jammu and Kashmir. TRF had also claimed responsibility for several attacks targeting civilians, political leaders, and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. Its founder and commander, Sheikh Sajjad Gul, has been designated a terrorist under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. According to security agencies, TRF's operations are backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), which uses the group as part of its strategy to keep the Kashmir region unstable. The April 22 attack, carried out in the Baisaran Valley, a popular tourist destination often called "mini Switzerland" -- is being described as the worst terror strike on civilians in Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama bombing.
News18
4 days ago
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'Zero Tolerance For Terrorism': India Welcomes US Move To Designate TRF As Foreign Terrorist Group
Termed as a proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, TRF has been actively involved in orchestrating terror operations, including the April 22 attack on civilians in Pahalgam. In a strong reaffirmation of India-US counter-terrorism cooperation, New Delhi has welcomed the US State Department's decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Termed as a proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, TRF has been actively involved in orchestrating terror operations, including the April 22 attack on civilians in Pahalgam. The move signals a unified global stance against terrorism, with both nations reinforcing their shared commitment to eliminate safe havens for terror networks and maintain regional peace and security. The US Department of State officially added The Resistance Front to its list of designated FTOs and SDGTs. A known front for Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, TRF claimed responsibility for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, one of the deadliest such attacks on Indian soil since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. TRF has also been linked to several attacks on Indian security forces in recent years, including in 2024. In a statement, the US government said that the decisive action by the Department of State underscores the Trump Administration's resolve to protect national security interests, hold terrorists accountable, and respond firmly to the Pahalgam attack. TRF, along with its associated aliases, has been added under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Executive Order 13224, aligning with existing designations against LeT. 'These amendments will take effect upon their publication in the Federal Register," added the statement. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 07:37 IST 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.
