Exclusive: Pakistan’s New Terror Strategy – Female Fidayeen and Reactivated Camps

Evidence suggests Pakistan is actively rebuilding its terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group is reportedly being reactivated under the command of a handler known as Munir, with plans for renewed attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, echoing the severity of the Pulwama attack. This coordinated effort includes the reopening of abandoned training camps and the movement of operatives throughout PoK. Intelligence gathered from meetings in Muzaffarabad and Bhimber last month reveals discussions involving senior Pakistani Army and ISI officers, alongside commanders from prominent terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, focusing on re-establishing terror training and facilitating infiltration. A notable escalation is the recruitment and training of women for militant activities. An invitation card circulated in Karachi for a November 9th meeting, inviting “all daughters of Islam,” mentions “Masood”—widely understood to be Masood Azhar—as the main attraction. Saeeda Azhar, the sister of Masood Azhar, is reportedly in charge of indoctrinating women for what is termed a “female fidayeen force,” potentially for suicide missions. Munir’s role in bringing dormant camps back online, coupled with the redeployment of Pakistan’s Border Action Teams (BAT) along the Line of Control, signifies a determined effort to push militants across. This renewed operational tempo is interpreted by security analysts as a continuation of Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism, highlighting a failure to dismantle the networks that perpetuate violence. Authorities in India are maintaining a vigilant stance, concerned about a potential surge in destabilization efforts targeting Jammu and Kashmir.