Terror Groups Rally in Karachi Amidst Heavy Security Following Indian Operations

A recent rally in Karachi, organized by radical groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba, highlights Pakistan's ongoing support for terrorism. Despite India's successful anti-terror operations, these groups continue to promote a narrative of victory over India, with leaders making provocative statements. The event, held under heavy security, underscores the troubling relationship between the Pakistani military and extremist factions. This article delves into the implications of such gatherings and the historical context of terrorism in Pakistan, raising questions about the future of regional stability.
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Terror Groups Rally in Karachi Amidst Heavy Security Following Indian Operations

Pro-Pakistan Army Rally in Karachi

Recently, the Indian Armed Forces executed a targeted anti-terror operation in Pakistan, yet global media outlets largely ignored this event, choosing instead to amplify Pakistan's narrative regarding the Rafale jets. Despite substantial evidence linking terrorist organizations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to the Pakistani military and government, notorious terrorists continue to operate freely in Pakistan, even participating in public demonstrations.


A notable example is a rally in Karachi where LeT and Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat collaborated with radical clerics to show support for the Pakistani Army. Both groups are recognized internationally as terrorist organizations, a fact that Pakistan consistently refutes. Videos from the rally reveal radical leaders and LeT commanders making incendiary speeches, all while being shielded by heavy security measures, including bulletproof glass. This scenario underscores Pakistan's ongoing support for extremist factions and their political legitimization.


Terror Groups Promote 'Victory Over India' Agenda

The rally was organized by the Difa-e-Watan Council (DWC) and led by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, the head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F). It was intended to commemorate the Pakistan Army's Operation 'Banyan-un-Marsus'. The event's visuals reflected the anxiety among LeT commanders and radical leaders following India's Operation Sindoor on May 7, which targeted nine terror bases, specifically aimed at LeT and JeM, resulting in the deaths of 100 terrorists.


During his address, Fazlur Rehman made inflammatory remarks about India, attempting to frame the ongoing conflict in religious terms. He falsely claimed that the Pakistan Army had achieved a victory in a war that never occurred. Additionally, Allama Rashid Mahmood, General Secretary of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Sindh), issued threats against India while endorsing the Pakistan Army's baseless assertions about destroying Indian military assets, including Israeli drones and Rafale jets. He even cautioned Russia, suggesting that they should reconsider their stance towards Pakistan.


This is not an isolated incident; Pakistan has a history of fostering terrorism and allowing terrorists to incite violence against India on its territory. Faisal Nadeem, known as Abu Qatal, was a LeT commander who made public inflammatory speeches. He was related to Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind behind the 26/11 attacks, and was killed in March this year. Nadeem was involved in managing several terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir and was linked to multiple attacks on Indian soil, including the Rajouri incident in 2023.


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