Pakistan's Most Loyal Terror Proxy Shows Signs Of Internal Collapse
For the first time in many years, the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba is openly questioning orders from Pakistan's powerful establishment. Intelligence reports indicate a growing rebellion inside the organization that was once seen as the Inter-Services Intelligence directorate's most reliable proxy force.
Heavy Losses And Betrayal Feelings Spark Dissent
Lashkar cadres reportedly feel betrayed and unprotected after suffering significant casualties during Operation Sindoor. The crisis within the group deepened when the Pakistan Army pushed them to fight internal enemies instead of focusing on their traditional targets. They were also ordered to safeguard Chinese and Western interests in Balochistan, creating further tension.
Multiple Factors Push Revolt Into Open
Several issues have combined to push dissent into public view. Ideological contradictions have emerged within the group's ranks. Forced coordination with the Islamic State Khorasan Province has created additional friction. Anger has grown over operations against Taliban-linked groups that were once considered allies.
The breaking point came when a senior Lashkar commander publicly attacked Pakistan's leadership. This unprecedented move exposed the depth of the fracture within what was once a tightly controlled organization.
Regional Security Implications
Security analysts warn that a splintering Lashkar-e-Taiba could create serious problems for Pakistan internally. The group's fragmentation might destabilize the country's security situation. New threats could emerge across the wider region as factions break away and pursue their own agendas.
This development marks a significant shift in Pakistan's terror landscape. For decades, Lashkar-e-Taiba operated as a disciplined proxy force. Now, that relationship appears to be unraveling under multiple pressures.
