Radical Muslim outfit Popular front of India (PFI), allegedly influenced by caliphate, is adjusting priorities and trying to exploit the vulnerable pockets in the tribal hinterland with its potent tool of 'love Jihad'. And, Jharkhand that began crackdown in February against PFI, first banning the outfit in the state did so after a detailed investigation not just into its far-reaching extremist activities, but also verifying reports that members were specifically targeting tribal women to shape ulterior agenda that poses a persistent threat to the region.
The internal report accessed by DNA shows that PFI members are exploiting the vulnerabilities in these development hungry zones where they could easily co-mingle conversion, radicalisation and cultivating a robust network of operatives.
PFI, however, refuted the allegations made on their organizations. "We at PFI categorically deny both (PFI influenced by IS and carrying Love Jihad in Jharkhand), and all such allegations which are just leveled by anti-people and anti-national elements who are on the job of malafide intentions just to tarnish the image of a faster growing social organization, working for the upliftment of weaker sections in the country against all kind of injustice," Mohammad Shamoon, director (public relations) in PFI, told DNA.
The internal report said: "PFI members are marrying tribal women in large numbers in Jharkhand, which can be noticed in Pakur, Dumka and Godda. Thereby, making sure that they gain control over tribal lands and their minds that would help them raise a sort of rebellion in the name of tribal and minorities. These marital alliances, which seem innocuous from outside, are really strategic in nature, which also helps terrorist organizations to create a logistical corridor from border areas to inner parts of the country."
The report provides a peep into unique modus operandi, adopted by members to enable PFI to gain foothold in the state. The probe into PFI activities suggests, the members first conduct leader training programme, distribute freebies (scholarship, Ramzan kits, school kits), organise medical camps, blood donation drives, legal awareness camps, medical assistance and many other activities and also give allowances to its full-time and part-time workers.
The report further explained that once the Jharkhand chapter of PFI was able to build a base in the state, they then settle down by marrying local tribal women. Subsequently, they coordinate their activities in neighboring Bihar and West Bengal from the soft and unassuming base.
The PFI, the report highlighted, has been able to build a strong network in many districts of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Katihar, Araria, Bhagalpur and Madhubani.
The report demonstrates PFI's intent, suggesting it is part of an international conspiracy to disintegrate India. The outfit is trying to use illegal immigrants as raw material for waging a proxy war against India.
"The PFI is in the process of building a strong base for its activities in Jharkhand and the neighbourhood states. It is therefore essential for Jharkhand and all other states to check the activities of PFI," the report stated.
The state's report also goes into details of PFI capability to raise funds for extremist's activities and emphasises that it needs to be choked to prevent it from continuing illicit activities. It said the revenue from its media publications backed by Saudi Arabia, and other modes of funding from overseas also need to be checked.
The report names the head of the Jharkhand chapter. It states that PFI has gained a huge and visible support in many districts of Jharkhand.
Abdul Kabir, President of PFI, Jharkhand, is from Narodih village of Jamtara district. Abdul Wadud, general secretary of PFI, Jharkhand, is from the Balugram village of Sahebgunj District. Hanzala Shaikh, vice-president, PFI, Jharkhand, is from Manirampur in Pakur district. Shamim Akhtar, the state secretary, is from Sahebganj, and Hafiz Abdul Salam, state treasurer is also from Sahebjung. The head office of PFI in Jharkhand is also based in Pakur, at Chandrapara village, post office Rashpur, police station Mufassil in Pakur.
The state government expects PFI to continue using its propaganda to advance its interests, both overtly and covertly that strike farther and faster to indoctrinate the gullible population. The intelligence and security establishment has mounted surveillance in sensitive districts affected by alleged love jihad that may trigger serious security concerns for the state.
Religion At Heart
- Report says the aim is to co-mingle conversion, radicalisation & cultivate a network of operatives
- Further, once J’khand chapter of PFI was able to build base, they then settled down by marrying local tribal women
- PFI has refuted charges
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