New Delhi, Dec 30 (NationPress) Intelligence agencies have uncovered plans by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, two of Pakistan’s most notorious and influential terrorist organizations, to not only regroup but also to enhance their operational capabilities in the forthcoming year. An officer has indicated that 2026 will primarily focus on re-establishing and augmenting the lethality of these groups.

Both organizations faced significant setbacks during Operation Sindoor, initiated by Indian armed forces as a retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.

An official from the Intelligence Bureau noted that the reorganization and fortification efforts will occur in stages.

A major challenge these groups are facing is on the recruitment front. The fallout from Operation Sindoor has laid bare their vulnerabilities, leading to considerable losses.

Analysis conducted by these groups indicates a severe shortfall in recruitment.

Executing a large-scale attack on India currently appears too risky and challenging, prompting a cautious approach, according to officials.

In the initial phase of this initiative, both the Jaish and the Lashkar have scheduled extensive rallies across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This strategy aims to rally public support in substantial numbers.

The rallies will also serve to emphasize the necessity of maintaining strong groups to counter India. An official mentioned that these events are being organized at a time when anti-India sentiment in Pakistan is at a peak.

These organizations hope that if their message resonates strongly during these rallies, they will attract more youth to their ranks, as officials observe.

Agency officials state that the target is to enroll over 10,000 young individuals into their fold.

Once this recruitment drive concludes, the subsequent phase involves organizing training camps throughout the country. Major camps are planned for Balakot, Bahawalpur, and Muridke, all of which have been previously targeted by India.

The intention behind establishing these camps is to send a clear message to India and to reassure recruits that they remain undeterred following Operation Sindoor.

Officials add that as part of their efforts to strengthen their organizations, the Jaish and the Lashkar will engage in various dramatic displays to regain the respect lost after the Indian operation.

During Operation Sindoor, the Indian military dismantled the Jaish headquarters in Bahawalpur and the Lashkar's main training base in Muridke.

In the course of this rebuilding endeavor, there will be a pronounced focus on the all-women units of both terrorist organizations.

These ambitious initiatives will further fortify these groups, according to officials.

Women will be trained in areas such as radicalization, recruitment, and propaganda, with a select few prepared for roles as suicide bombers.

These groups also aim to deploy these women in Jammu and Kashmir while establishing an all-female network of overground workers (OGWs) in the same region.

While significant groundwork will be laid, intelligence agencies also caution against the online strategies these groups are planning.

Extensive online programs will focus on propaganda, utilizing Artificial Intelligence to expand their reach.

They intend to produce propaganda videos and materials in various Indian languages to ensure the content is both widespread and tailored, officials state.

An Intelligence Bureau official asserts that managing such a large-scale initiative involving both terror groups will be a daunting challenge.

The ISI is expected to play a crucial role in ensuring the success of this initiative, aiming to restore normalcy within both the Jaish and the Lashkar.