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Document #2145068
USDOS – US Department of State (Author)
Aka: Indian Mujahedin; Indian Mujahedin; Islamic Security Force-Indian Mujahedin (ISF-IM).
Description: The Indian Mujahedin (IM) was designated as an FTO on September 19, 2011. The India-based terrorist group has been responsible for dozens of bomb attacks throughout India since 2005 and has caused the deaths of hundreds of civilians. IM maintains ties to other terrorist entities, including ISIS, Lashkar e-Tayyiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Harakatul-Jihad Islami. IM’s stated goal was to carry out terrorist actions against Hindus for their alleged oppression of Muslims.
Activities: Indian security actions have significantly degraded IM’s capabilities and networks. IM did not claim responsibility for any attacks in 2024.
Strength: IM’s precise numbers are unknown.
Location/Area of Operation: India.
Funding and External Aid: IM was suspected of obtaining funding and support from other terrorist organizations, as well as from sources in Pakistan and the Middle East. IM leadership was linked to general criminal activity, kidnapping, and extortion to raise funds.
Country Report on Terrorism 2024 - Chapter 1 - India (Periodical Report, English)
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