New Delhi, March 14 (NationPress) Amid the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) has significantly intensified its propaganda efforts. According to Indian intelligence agencies, the ISKP has not only expanded its existing propaganda outlets but has also established new semi-media organizations aimed at maintaining a continuous propaganda campaign.

Indian officials express particular concern regarding the multitude of voluntary channels that have emerged in support of the ISKP.

These channels effectively serve as a contingency plan for the ISKP; when official and semi-official channels face scrutiny, the ISKP can temporarily deactivate them. This is when the voluntary channels play a crucial role, officials explain.

These platforms generate content that aligns with the ideology of the Islamic State, allowing the ISKP to keep its narrative alive without incurring any costs.

One official remarked that the sheer number of voluntary channels makes it challenging for intelligence agencies to monitor them effectively. Each time a channel is disabled, numerous others spring up in its place, according to an Intelligence Bureau representative.

The agencies are also closely monitoring Khorasan Ghag Radio and al-Azaim Foundation. Recently, the radio station has engaged in numerous discussions regarding global issues, with particular emphasis on the conflicts in Iran and Afghanistan.

Conversely, the al-Azaim Foundation is known for publishing literature on Islam and Sharia Law, with a focus on its implementation. To date, the radio has conducted over 150 discussions.

Content produced by these ISKP-affiliated channels is often disseminated by individual-operated voluntary accounts, which circulate it widely across the globe. Reports indicate that this content, primarily in Arabic, is being translated using Artificial Intelligence (AI), enabling it to reach a broader audience, according to officials.

Intelligence agencies have noted a concerning rise in these activities in recent months. One official highlighted that the Indian audience has become a primary target, with such content particularly prevalent in the Southern states.

The ultimate objective is to radicalize a significant number of individuals and ensure their alignment with the Islamic State's ideological framework. This strategy, according to the ISKP, aims to transform public perception and facilitate large-scale recruitment.

The organization is in acute need of personnel, especially in its ongoing conflict in Afghanistan. There have been several instances, particularly from states like Kerala, where individuals have left the country to join the ISKP.

Furthermore, intelligence agencies point out a troubling alliance between the ISKP and Pakistan.

Pakistan has enlisted the ISKP to assist in its conflicts in Balochistan and against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). In return, Pakistan is expected to bolster the ISKP's propaganda efforts, thereby amplifying the reach of its radical content, officials clarify.