NextFin news, On Saturday, September 20, 2025, major Pakistan-based terrorist organizations, notably Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), have moved their operational bases from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to regions near the Afghanistan border. This shift follows India's recent military offensive, Operation Sindoor, which targeted and destroyed terror camps in PoK and Punjab.
Operation Sindoor, conducted by Indian forces, aimed to dismantle terror infrastructure linked to groups responsible for attacks in India. The operation resulted in the destruction of JeM's key bases in PoK and Bahawalpur, Punjab, significantly disrupting their activities.
In response to these strikes, JeM and other terror outfits have relocated to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province and areas along the Afghanistan border. These locations are considered relatively safer and include hideouts originally established during the Soviet-Afghan war in the 1980s, providing strategic cover for terrorist activities.
Additionally, Jaish-e-Mohammed has rebranded itself as Al-Murabitun within Pakistan to circumvent international sanctions and continue receiving funding. This name change, reported on September 20, 2025, allows the group to operate under a new identity while maintaining its terror operations. The group is also reportedly using digital payment methods to secure funding, complying superficially with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regulations imposed on Pakistan.
These developments highlight the ongoing nexus between terrorist groups and elements within Pakistan, as noted by Indian government sources. The relocation and rebranding efforts are seen as attempts by these groups to evade Indian military actions and international financial restrictions.
The Indian government continues to monitor these movements closely, emphasizing the need for sustained counter-terrorism efforts to prevent cross-border terrorism and maintain regional security.
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