Intelligence agencies get set to name and shame Pakistan by revealing the international links of militants from its soil
As part of its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, New Delhi will name Pakistani-based terror operatives who have been striking alliances with international jihadi groups like Islamic State (IS) or Al-Qaida at international fora. Indian authorities explain that this will help harden world opinion against Pakistan for allowing terror groups to function freely from its soil.
In this regard, New Delhi has sought the details from French authorities of Mohammed Usman, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) trained Pakistani terrorist. Usman was arrested in Austria earlier this year and handed over to France for his role in the Paris bombings carried out last year in November which killed 130 people. The attack, carried out by IS and Usman, a Pakistani national, played a crucial role in the terror strike.
“We have asked for details regarding the investigation done by the French authorities. A dossier is being prepared with details of all such Pakistanis who have forged links with global terror outfits,” a top government official told dna.
Sources said that information from various sources including intelligence agencies of some other countries are being gathered to put together a dossier on Pakistanis with global terror links. Indian agencies are also making efforts to keep an eye on Pakistanis seeking asylum in western countries. Even Usman sought refuge in Austria soon after the Paris attack but was then arrested.
Usman’s case has been raised by India at international counter-terror meets but a more detailed analysis on such terrorists will equip Indian agencies to expose their global threat and linkages.
“The idea is to let the international community know that LeT, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) or any Pakistani group is not just a threat to India but to the whole world,” the official added.
Initially, it was suspected that Usman was also part of the 26/11 Mumbai attack. However, Indian agencies later ruled out the possibility of his direct involvement in any terror strike in India.
After the Uri attack in Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan-based terrorists that killed 18 Indian Army personnel, New Delhi has begun devising a strategy to isolate Pakistan diplomatically. The attack is suspected to have been carried out by the Jaish-e-Mohammed. This was the second such attack this year by the group after striking at the Pathankot Air base on January 1 this year.
Usman’s case is not the only one that will be cited by India at international platforms. Last year, a Pakistani was arrested in Italy for suspected links with IS. Earlier this year, three Pakistanis were arrested in Spain for promoting terrorism using social media.
Officials tracking terror say with social media diminishing geographical boundaries, terror operatives are more likely to strike alliances with international groups. “IS has already ensured that several youth from different parts of the world come together for a common cause,” said a counter-terrorism official.
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