India faces a stealthy terror evolution as ISKP transforms disgruntled Indian recruits into prized Afghan warriors, fueled by savvy propaganda. No longer confined to Syria’s shadows, these operatives now lead assaults and self-destruct missions.
The backstory? Early IS Indians, numbering about 200 in 2019, bolted after menial gigs and prejudice. Enter Afghanistan: culturally resonant, operationally forgiving, it’s the new magnet pulling radicals from India via shadowy Gulf detours.
Spotlight cases like Kerala’s Abu Khalid al-Hindi, Abu Rajh, and Najib al-Hindi prove the point—their ‘sacrificial’ exploits dominate ISKP’s ‘Voice of Khorasan,’ crafting legends to hook the next wave.
Digital campaigns have exploded, mirroring ISKP’s manpower crunch post-heavy defeats. Indian youth, seen as primed and plentiful, top the wish list for prolonged insurgency.
Agencies decry the ploy’s persistence potential, calling for unyielding scrutiny. In a volatile region, this recruitment surge demands preemptive strikes to safeguard the homeland.