Country Report on Terrorism 2024 - Chapter 4 - Hizbul Mujahideen (HM)

Hizbul Mujahadeen

Aka:  HM; Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

Description:  Hizbul Mujahideen(HM) was designated as an FTO on August 17, 2017.  The group was formed in 1989 and was one of the largest and oldest militant groups operating in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.  HM was led by Mohammad Yusuf Shah and officially supports the liberation of Jammu and Kashmir from Indian control and their accession to Pakistan, although some cadres are pro-independence.  The group concentrates its attacks on Indian security forces and politicians in Jammu and Kashmir and has conducted operations jointly with other Kashmiri militants.  HM is primarily composed of ethnic Kashmiris.

Activities:  In December 2024, two Indian security officials were injured in a clash with HM fighters.

Strength:  HM was estimated to have up to 1,500 members.

Location/Area of Operation:  India and Pakistan.

Funding and External Aid:  HM’s sources of support were unknown, but the organization was suspected of receiving funding from Pakistan and from local fundraising.

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