Following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has implemented a major shift in its strategic playbook within Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, commonly known as PoK. Fresh inputs gathered by Indian security agencies indicate that the construction and expansion of mosques and large religious complexes are currently underway in areas adjacent to major highways connecting PoK to mainland Pakistan. These activities are heavily concentrated in regions situated in close proximity to the Indian border and the Line of Control. Security agencies have successfully identified over a dozen such locations where active construction work is progressing rapidly. The most alarming aspect of this development is that alongside these religious complexes, military infrastructure is simultaneously being expanded in the surrounding terrain. Officials harbor strong suspicions that Pakistan intends to utilize these mosque premises as proxy bases and secondary outposts for terrorist organizations. Instead of maintaining a single massive terror camp, the underlying plan appears to involve setting up multiple decentralized and smaller operational hubs.
Construction Spreads Across Critical Highway Networks
Information obtained from security channels reveals that these construction projects have been spotted along key roadways that link PoK with various territories inside Pakistan. These routes range from the Islamabad-Murree-Muzaffराबाद road to the Muzaffarabad-Mansehra-Abbottabad corridor. Several of these arterial roads run directly alongside the LoC, making them extremely sensitive from a tactical and military standpoint. Officials assess that these complexes are intentionally engineered to allow militant groups to fragment their operational infrastructure across separate zones. Such decentralization ensures that operatives and material do not need to be concentrated in a single visible target area. During Operation Sindoor, India had effectively targeted and degraded terrorist infrastructure located inside Pakistan and PoK. Intelligence handlers now believe that in the aftermath of that precise military action, Pakistan has initiated preparations to spread and camouflage its operational network.
Specific Highway Corridors Under Surveillance
The locations flagged by Indian agencies encompass several vital transportation links across the region. The Islamabad-Murree-Kohala-Muzaffarabad highway serves as a primary gateway for entering PoK, while the Muzaffarabad-Mansehra-Abbottabad route connects the region directly to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Furthermore, the road stretching from Muzaffarabad toward Chackothi runs extremely close to the LoC and is categorized as militarily sensitive. In the southern sectors of PoK, construction activities have also been documented along connecting routes such as Rawalakot-Azad Pattan, Kotli-Kahuta, Mirpur-Deena, and Bhimber-Gujrat. These specific pathways link PoK directly to the Pakistani districts of Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Gujrat.
Transitioning From Large Camps to Decentralized Hubs
Authorities suspect that a significant portion of these newly constructed mosque complexes will be repurposed as sub-centers for terrorist networks. Historically, militant outfits relied on large, easily recognizable sanctuaries to house their personnel and logistical stockpiles. Officials now fear that this traditional arrangement is being abandoned in favor of numerous smaller, discreet facilities. The primary objective behind this shift is the dispersal of militant cadres, logistical support, and essential supplies across multiple locations. Positioning these facilities adjacent to major roadways ensures smooth transit and rapid supply chains between the cells. Moreover, if any single outpost is compromised or targeted, the damage to the broader network will be minimized. The proximity of these religious complexes to established military installations has further heightened security concerns.
Operation Sindoor Neutralized Nine Terror Hubs
During the execution of Operation Sindoor, the Indian armed forces launched decisive strikes against terrorist launchpads situated inside Pakistan and PoK. According to Ministry of Defense disclosures, the Indian military targeted and neutralized nine distinct terror camps on May 7, 2025. This decisive punitive action was launched immediately in the wake of the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack. The ministry characterized the operation as a precise and measured response designed to avoid unnecessary escalation while dismantling terror infrastructure. The targets struck by India included prominent facilities located in Bahawalpur and Muridke. India formally associated the Bahawalpur facility with Jaish-e-Mohammed, while the Muridke compound was linked directly to Lashkar-e-Taiba. The Markaz in Muridke has historically served as the primary headquarters for Lashkar. Security agencies now assess that rather than depending on a singular large Markaz, Pakistan is actively moving toward establishing scattered, smaller operational centers across various locations.
