New Delhi : Indian security agencies are on high alert after fresh intelligence reports indicated that Jaish e Mohammed has created a new women’s wing and may be preparing female operatives for possible attacks inside the country. The information comes after recent investigations linked the terror group’s network to the car bomb blast near the Red Fort earlier this month.
According to officials, Jaish e Mohammed has launched its first women’s wing, known as Jamaat ul Mominaat, as part of a major organisational shift after suffering heavy losses in recent counterterror operations. The wing is reportedly led by Sadiya Azhar, the sister of JeM chief Masood Azhar. Sources say the group has been trying to rebuild its network by recruiting women, including educated professionals and economically vulnerable individuals.
Investigators have found that the women’s wing is connected to an online programme called Tufat al Mominat, which is used to indoctrinate women and prepare them for roles in the organisation. The course is said to collect a small fee and is promoted through internal channels.
The threat gained urgency when the Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Shaheen Shahid, a doctor who is suspected of helping set up the women’s network inside India. She was taken into custody after the Red Fort car blast probe revealed her links with JeM handlers based in Turkiye and Afghanistan. Officials believe she played a key role in connecting educated women with the group’s operations.
Sources involved in the investigation say evidence suggests the women’s wing could be preparing operatives for high-risk missions, possibly including suicide attacks, though the exact number of trained individuals is still unknown. Agencies are now examining communication trails, recruitment messages and digital material seized from the suspects.
Security experts say the development marks a significant change in the terror landscape. Until now, JeM’s activities have been largely carried out by male operatives. The shift towards involving women may be aimed at avoiding security surveillance and creating new operational routes.
As the investigation continues, security agencies are monitoring potential recruitment hubs and keeping close watch on cross-border coordination. More arrests are expected in the coming days as authorities attempt to dismantle the network.
Officials have urged the public to remain calm but alert, noting that the discovery of the women’s wing has added a new dimension to India’s counter terror efforts.