THE RESISTANCE FRONT
J&K Police busts terror financing module, arrests 10 associates
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested ten individuals in Shopian district for their involvement in a terror financing network. The accused were connected to various online financial transactions suspected of funding terrorist activities. Investigations indicated these individuals were raising money from the public to support terrorists like Lashkar-e-Taiba. Additionally, the funds were allegedly used for logistical support, including providing smartphones for terrorist operations.
Iran says supreme leader met with security chief over Hormuz
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, recently met with security chief Mohsen Rezaei to discuss important regional security. They focused on the management of the Strait of Hormuz and improving relations with neighboring countries. This meeting follows Rezaei's talks with officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan regarding the Mecca Pact. Iran maintains control over the Strait and often targets vessels crossing without authorization.
Nuclear weapons must not be treated as 'routine instruments of statecraft': India slams Pakistan at UN
India told Pakistan at the UN that it would not bow to nuclear blackmail and warned against treating nuclear weapons as routine instruments of statecraft. Exercising its Right of Reply, New Delhi defended Operation Sindoor as a measured act of self-defence after the Pahalgam terror attack and reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on terrorism.
Pakistan lost control of its Frankenstein monster of terrorism which has returned to haunt it: India at UN
India addressed the United Nations, highlighting Pakistan's failure to control terrorism it once sponsored. The Indian representative criticized Pakistan's contradictory statements regarding terrorism and its impact on its own country. Acknowledging internal struggles, Pakistani leaders admitted that terrorism poses a greater threat domestically than externally. India emphasized the international community's responsibility to act against terrorism and state sponsors. The upcoming FATF plenary will further scrutinize Pakistan's financial support for terrorism.
Former Pakistan Army Havildar Hashim Moosa identified as LeT operative with SSG, counter-insurgency background
Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, identified as a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative in Jammu and Kashmir, was a former Pakistan Army Havildar who had served with the elite Special Services Group (SSG) and was involved in counter-insurgency operations, VVIP security duties and specialised weapons training, sources said.
'A terrorist country is asking me that question, come on': Jaishankar's blunt retort to Pakistani reporter at UN briefing in New York
S Jaishankar firmly responded to a heckling question from a Pakistani reporter at a press conference. The event was held during the High Level Week at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. India continues to emphasize Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism and urges credible actions against it. Recent attacks, including the Pahalgam terror attack, were acknowledged internationally for their severity.

'Pakistan spreads lies on the world forum': Defence expert Anil Gaur backs Jaishankar's response to Pak reporter
Defence expert Captain Anil Gaur supported Jaishankar's condemnation of Pakistan's actions concerning terrorism. Gaur highlighted Pakistan's admission of needing to control its terrorists during a UN address. Jaishankar firmly responded to a Pakistani reporter at a press conference regarding terrorism queries. India's actions against cross-border terrorism have garnered international recognition and resulted in increased scrutiny on Pakistan.

Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan, evading arrest, NIA tells Jammu court; second NBW issued
A Jammu Special NIA Court has issued a second non-bailable warrant against Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, with the agency telling the court that the designated terrorist is in Pakistan and allegedly directing terror operations in Kashmir by providing weapons, funds and instructions.

No UN tag for TRF even as China blocks ban on 5 Pakistan-based terrorists
Despite evidence implicating Pakistani militants in major attacks like 26/11 and Pulwama, China has repeatedly blocked UNSC sanctions against them. These individuals, including Abdul Rauf Asghar and Sajid Mir, are linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba. While Abdul Rehman Makki was sanctioned, Pakistan claims his death, raising suspicions. Proposals against Talha Saeed and Shahid Mehmood remain blocked by China.

'False, hasty & part of an orchestrated campaign': LeT terror proxy TRF backtracks; denies responsibility for Pahalgam attack
The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be a proxy for Lashkar-e-Taiba, has retracted its claim of responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. TRF now alleges a "coordinated cyber intrusion" by Indian cyber-intelligence operatives, claiming their initial statement was planted. The outfit is conducting an internal investigation into the purported breach of their communications network.

NIA files supplementary charge sheet against terror operative in LeT offshoot case
In its supplementary charge sheet filed in the special NIA court, Patiala House, here, the agency has charged Muneer under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the official said. The spokesperson said he is accused of conspiring with Pakistan-based operatives of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the The Resistance Front (TRF) for transportation of firearms and explosives, dropped by drones from Pakistan to carry out terrorist acts in India.

Massive searches in J&K over militant threat to journalists
Turkey-based terror operative Mukhtar Baba and six of his contacts in Jammu and Kashmir are suspected to be behind the threats, an intelligence dossier had stated. Baba (55) used to work for various newspapers in Kashmir. He was a resident of Srinagar in the 1990s and is believed to have escaped to Turkey, it said.

J&K bureaucracy unable to resolve ongoing crisis: Kashmiri Pandits
A section of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu has cancelled their plans to attend the annual Zeshta Ashtami festival known as Kheer Bhawani mela that would be held at Kheer Bhawani temple at Tulmulla in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on June 8.

24 militants killed, no civilian death this year in J&K
The operations were stepped up following a series of attacks on civilians and the targeting of J&K policemen last year. In the first two months of this year, five security personnel have been killed while civilian casualty has remained zero so far, officials added.

Russia expresses desire to mediate between the Taliban and National Resistance Front
Russian Special Representative on Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov on Tuesday said that Moscow is now ready to receive delegates from Afghanistan to discuss the situation in the Taliban-ruled country. Kabulov said that Russia is ready to welcome both Afghanistan’s authorities and opposition forces to conduct talks in order to prevent a war in Afghanistan if they were interested.

Afghanistan's National Resistance Front, Taliban talks end without result
A member of the Resistance Front's negotiating team speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Tuesday that the Islamic Emirate team in return suggested that the Resistance Front leaders should return to Afghanistan--and the meeting ended with no tangible results, reported Tolo News.

Doubts over authenticity of Rambagh encounter: Mehbooba Mufti
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said "legitimate doubts are looming" over the authenticity of the encounter in Rambagh area of the city here in which police killed three militants. Officials had said that three militants, including a self-styled commander of terror outfit The Resistance Front (TRF), wanted in the recent civilian killings in the city, were gunned down by security forces on Wednesday.

Taliban, Panjshir resistance leaders hold dialogue
“The National Resistance Front’s delegation held talks with the Taliban representatives in Charikar. The talks were held in a good atmosphere. It was the first time when delegates of the two sides had a direct dialogue,” said Abdul Hafiz Mansoor, who represents Panjshir, in a Facebook post. He said the sides agreed to continue dialogue to avoid armed attacks.

Lashkar-e-Taiba behind killing of three BJP workers in Jammu and Kashmir: Police
On a question as to whether the attacks on BJP activists -- instances of which have increased over the last few months -- were carried out at the local level by the militants or did the ultras get orders from Pakistan, the IGP said this was part of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
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