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Kashmiri Shia Muslim protesters shout anti-Israeli and anti-U.S slogans during their protest march against the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon, at Magam in Budgam district of Central Kashmir, Saturday, Sept 28, 2024. (Image: PTI)
Top intelligence sources said that Iran’s Qom province is considered to be the place of radicalisation for Shia youths.
Protests erupted in Kashmir following the Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Intelligence sources have deemed the protests “alarming” and hinted at legal repercussions under UAPA for the demonstrators.
Senior politicians like Mehbooba Mufti and Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi paused their election campaigns to mourn the death of Nasrallah.
Government authorities are reviewing the situation concerning Hezbollah, a banned outfit, amidst ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections, where activities like posturing and distributing pamphlets are considered offenses under UAPA.
Security agencies are on high alert due to concerns over potential Kashmir-Iran group links.
There are fears of Shia sleeper cells engaging in extremist acts in Kashmir, an area lacking sufficient data on Shia-associated terrorism according to sources.
Following groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis in the Middle East, terrorist organizations may seek connections within India, raising concerns for future alliances. Recent visits of Kashmiri youths to Qom province in Iran have raised alarm.
Qom, known for Shia scholarship, attracts millions of pilgrims annually and is viewed as a hub for radicalization among Shia youth.
Intelligence reports suggest that Qom serves as a recruitment ground for Shia youths by Iranian agencies, potentially leading to sleeper cell formation in India.
The exploitation of Shia youths for sleeper cell activities in India highlights the need for vigilance and preventive measures against potential extremist threats.
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