Around 800 Pakistani terrorists preparing for infiltration into India

About 70 terrorist “launch pads” active near the Kashmir border

(Launch pads are locations where trained terrorists are gathered before infiltration into India)

New Delhi: According to intelligence reports, Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence), along with its military, has reactivated approximately 70 terrorist launch pads along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border. Around 800 terrorists are reportedly stationed at these locations, preparing for infiltration, raising concerns about escalating tensions.

🚨 800 Pakistani terrorists reportedly prepared to infiltrate India

⚠️ Around 70 terror launch pads said to be active near the Kashmir border.

⚠️ A Pakistani MP has also claimed that ‘Hamas’ members are being trained in Pakistan’s military institutions.

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Hamas-linked individuals being trained in Pakistani military institutions – claim by Pakistani MP

Separately, Pakistani MP Mushahid Hussain Syed has claimed that individuals linked to Hamas are being trained in military institutions in Pakistan. He specifically mentioned the Pakistan Navy War College, stating that he personally encountered such individuals there.

According to intelligence sources, terrorist groups in Pakistan have devised a new infiltration strategy. Under this plan, terrorists will be divided into smaller groups and sent simultaneously through different routes in Jammu and Kashmir. Each group may consist of around 10 to 15 well-trained and armed terrorists. The aim is to increase simultaneous activity across multiple locations and put pressure on Indian security forces. Notably, Pakistan has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged training elements linked to Hamas.

Launch pads had been shut down after ‘Operation Sindoor’

A March 2026 report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service described Pakistan as a hub for anti-India terrorist organizations. This period followed “Operation Sindoor” in May 2025, which was conducted in response to the April 22nd, 2025 Pahalgam attack. During that operation, 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were targeted. After the operation, launch pads were temporarily dismantled or relocated deeper inside. However, by late 2025 and early 2026, they were reportedly reactivated.

Attempt to exploit the situation in the Gulf region

Sources suggest that Pakistan is attempting to take advantage of ongoing instability in the Gulf region. Following setbacks after Operation Sindoor, terrorist groups have reportedly increased pressure on the ISI to intensify operations in Jammu and Kashmir. This may have contributed to the rise in the number of terrorists. In recent months, Indian security forces have foiled several infiltration attempts in areas such as Uri, Nowshera, Rajouri, and Sunderbani in Kashmir.

Editorial Perspective

• If a country like Israel were in India’s place, instead of such reports, there would likely be news of entering Pakistan and destroying launch pads, eliminating the terrorists.
• For years, the pattern has remained the same; terrorists attempt infiltration, and Indian forces neutralize them. However, there appears to be no long-term resolution to completely eliminate terrorism.