Jaish-e-Mohammad Demands Fidayeen Attack on India; ₹6,300 Allegedly Promised for Attack
Security agencies on high alert as intelligence inputs flag extremist propaganda attempts aimed at recruiting vulnerable individuals.
Indian security agencies are reportedly assessing fresh intelligence inputs suggesting that the Pakistan-based extremist group Jaish-e-Mohammad has circulated a new threat demanding a fidayeen-style attack on India. According to the information, the group has allegedly promised a small monetary payout of around ₹6,300 to potential recruits, indicating attempts to target economically vulnerable individuals for extremist activities. The unusually low amount has raised concerns about the group’s shifting recruitment tactics and desperate propaganda methods.
Agencies believe that this threat appears to be part of a larger pattern of online radicalisation, where extremist organisations exploit social media and encrypted channels to spread disinformation, fear, and recruitment messages. Officials say the circulation of such targeted intimidation campaigns is designed to gain attention rather than reflect operational capability. The intelligence community emphasises that no confirmed infiltration or actionable threat has been linked to this message yet, but continues to monitor cross-border communication patterns.
Investigators also note that India’s counterterrorism grid has significantly strengthened over the past decade, making it increasingly difficult for groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad to execute large-scale operations. Recent internal security improvements and international pressure have reduced the group’s ability to move resources and manpower. Analysts say that such low-budget calls for attacks often reflect weakened operational strength rather than organisational confidence.
Security experts believe the messaging is primarily psychological warfare meant to create panic and provoke political reactions. Despite this, authorities have heightened surveillance across sensitive regions and advised states to remain vigilant. Counterterrorism units are focusing on tracing the origin of the threats, monitoring suspicious financial movements, and identifying any potential local-level sympathisers influenced by extremist propaganda.
Officials reiterate that India’s security agencies remain firmly in control of internal safety parameters. While the threat messaging from Jaish-e-Mohammad has drawn attention, intelligence assessments suggest no immediate escalation on the ground. The government has urged citizens not to share unverified claims online and to rely on official updates as security agencies continue to neutralise misinformation and strengthen border monitoring.
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