The Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed has launched a deceptive and dangerous campaign aimed at ensnaring Indian women into its terror network. By leveraging social media platforms, the group is now using false promises of marriage as a primary tool for recruitment. Intelligence officials warn that this strategy goes far beyond simple indoctrination; it is a calculated effort to expand the group's espionage capabilities and strengthen its operational reach within India. Operated by Masood Azhar, the organization is specifically scouting for individuals who are socially vulnerable or dealing with personal and familial struggles.
The Emergence of Jamaat-ul-Mominat
According to intelligence records, Jaish-e-Mohammed established its first all-female wing, known as Jamaat-ul-Mominat, in October 2025. This unit is headed by Sadia Azhar, the sister of the terrorist leader Masood Azhar. The objective of this wing is to accelerate the radicalization of women and youth, facilitate recruitment, and train future fidayeen squads. Officials from the Intelligence Bureau note that the group's trained male operatives create fake profiles on social media to build long-term relationships with Indian women, often maintaining contact for months to systematically earn their absolute trust.
Operational Tactics and the Rajasthan Shift
During the grooming process, these operatives paint a picture of a stable, secure, and better life, ultimately convincing the women to travel to Pakistan for marriage. To avoid raising any red flags, the terrorists deliberately refrain from asking for sensitive information during the initial communication stages. Once the victims arrive in Pakistan, they are subjected to intense brainwashing. Following this, some women are sent back to India under the guise of espionage, tasked with gathering intelligence on strategic military locations, while others are assigned roles to help expand the group's clandestine network.
Previously, these activities were largely concentrated in Jammu and Kashmir. However, Jaish-e-Mohammed has now pivoted its focus toward the state of Rajasthan. Given the 1,070-kilometer porous border with Pakistan, the organization views this region as a more suitable gateway for its operations. Security agencies are keeping a close watch on social media interactions near the border and have already identified several suspicious digital contacts that require urgent investigation.
Warning to the Public
The terrorist organization specifically targets women facing social isolation or familial conflict. In most documented cases, a marriage proposal is presented only after six months or more of continuous online grooming. Once the victim agrees, she is coerced into obtaining a valid passport. While the Rajasthan border is the primary transit point for moving these victims to Pakistan, intelligence reports indicate that alternative routes through Nepal or Saudi Arabia are also being utilized. Security agencies have labeled this method as the most deceptive form of recruitment and are urging the public to exercise extreme caution regarding online contact with strangers and matrimonial solicitations.
