New Delhi, Nov 17 (NationPress) The suicide bombing on November 10 at Delhi's Red Fort is not merely an isolated episode but signifies a broader resurgence of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), asserted Italian investigative journalist Francesca Marino during her conversation with NDTV. She emphasized that this group is actively rebuilding and is employing new tactics to maintain its relevance.

Marino spoke to NDTV following the release of her book titled "From Pulwama to Payback – The Inside Story". In this discussion, she highlighted that the attack, which resulted in the deaths of 13 individuals and injuries to over 20 others, utilized triacetone triperoxide (TATP), infamously known as the "Mother of Satan".

She noted that this same explosive compound has been linked to previous attacks in Europe, aligning with JeM's longstanding strategy focused on revenge and expansion.

In her exclusive dialogue with NDTV, Marino mentioned that intelligence sources suggested the attack might have originally been timed to coincide with December 6, the anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition, potentially targeting a Hindu religious site.

Marino articulated that JeM "exists solely to target India," cautioning that the organization thrives on assaults to ensure its relevance and financial support.

Furthermore, she revealed that intelligence assessments indicate the group is aggressively restructuring, including the formation of a women's suicide-bomber wing associated with relatives of terror leader Masood Azhar.

Her publication revisits the events following the 2019 Pulwama attack and India's Balakot strike, claiming that these incidents significantly influenced JeM's trajectory.

While the Red Fort attack highlights JeM's regained confidence, Marino attributes its origins to the aftermath of the 2019 Pulwama attack and the subsequent airstrike.

Her book presents a fresh perspective on the controversy, incorporating her eyewitness reporting from that time.

Islamabad attempted to undermine her reporting through a coordinated disinformation campaign.

Marino shared that a trusted source reported witnessing 35 bodies being removed on the night of the Balakot strike.

As phones were seized, Pakistan's military quickly began clearing debris and relocating the injured to an army facility.

In the ensuing days, the area was sealed off, while Pakistan publicly claimed that India had "only hit trees".

According to her, the Balakot strike inflicted damage on the terrorist group's camps and infrastructure, yet its operational core has been recuperating and seeking revenge since then.

Drawing on eyewitness accounts from Balakot, Marino described extensive security measures, alleged evidence tampering, and a coordinated Pakistani information campaign aimed at denying or minimizing the strike's impact—indicative of Islamabad's opacity concerning militant activities.

Moreover, she expressed concern over the increasing radicalization within Pakistan's security establishment, spotlighting Army Chief General Asim Munir as a representative of a more assertive leadership that, in her view, perpetuates militant networks like JeM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).

Marino stated that her book targets both security analysts and general audiences to clarify the disinformation surrounding groups like JeM, their operational strategies, and how the Pulwama, Balakot, and Delhi attacks fit into a larger pattern of militant strategy against India.

For further details and the complete interview, visit NDTV’s site, where Marino elaborates on the intelligence threads and operational assessments that underline her warnings regarding JeM's renewed threat to India's security.