The November 10, 2025 bombing at Delhi’s Red Fort has once again intensified tensions between India and Pakistan. The deadly car-bomb blast, which killed 13 people and injured more than 30, has been traced to a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) module operating from Pakistan. Early intelligence suggests the attack may have been carried out as retaliation for India’s Operation Sindoor.
How Pakistan Rebuilt JeM After Operation Sindoor
According to Indian intelligence agencies, the Red Fort attack is the result of Pakistan’s systematic effort to rebuild JeM’s network, even after India’s successful strikes under Operation Sindoor.
Operation Sindoor was launched after the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam attack, where terrorists targeted and killed non-Muslim tourists. In response, India destroyed nine terror bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing more than 100 militants.
Instead of shutting down JeM, Pakistan allegedly assisted the group in recovering.
Pakistan’s “Shuhada Package” and Funding Support
On May 13, 2025, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif introduced the “Shuhada Package”, officially meant for families affected by India’s strikes. However, media reports claim this compensation also reached families of JeM terrorists.
Intelligence inputs further indicate that Pakistan has been funding the rebuilding of terror infrastructure destroyed during Operation Sindoor.
Digital Fundraising: JeM’s $14 Million Online Drive
As international pressure grew, JeM shifted its financial strategy. The group reportedly launched a $14 million digital fundraising campaign using Pakistan-based wallet platforms like EasyPaisa and SadaPay.
Key intelligence findings include:
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Over 250 EasyPaisa accounts were actively collecting funds
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These wallets were controlled by individuals close to Masood Azhar
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Donations were used to build 313 “markaz” (centers) functioning as safe houses, training spaces, and logistical hubs
Analysts warn that a large share of these funds may support weapons procurement and future attacks on India. Reports also state that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) helped JeM design and run this digital finance system.
Strategic Relocation to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
After India’s strikes, JeM reportedly shifted its main operations from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — an area Pakistan considers safer from Indian retaliation.
Media reports highlight:
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Local Pakistani authorities providing open protection to JeM activities
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Police support for JeM gatherings
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Involvement of the group Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, pointing to broader state-level cooperation
On September 14, 2025, JeM even held a public recruitment rally in Mansehra, where its leader, Mufti Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, claimed that Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir ordered state forces to honor JeM militants who were killed.
The Faridabad Cell: A “White-Collar” Terror Network
Investigators believe the Red Fort attack was executed by a JeM-linked Faridabad cell inside India. Unlike typical operatives, this group reportedly included medical professionals radicalized through a sophisticated outreach network.
Key findings:
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Al-Falah University in Faridabad may have been a radicalization hub
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Handlers in Pakistan used encrypted apps, coded digital channels, and occasional overseas meetings to coordinate
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The radicalization pattern shows a shift toward a white-collar terrorism model
This indicates a deeper, more embedded extremist ecosystem, not just isolated operatives.
State-Level Support Makes Terror Networks Harder to Eradicate
Experts warn that military victories alone, like Operation Sindoor, are not enough when state-supported terror networks continue to rebuild.
International agencies must examine how:
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Foreign aid and financial support entering Pakistan
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Development funds
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Humanitarian resources
may be indirectly helping the reconstruction of terror infrastructure.
Global Community Must Respond
The Red Fort bombing serves as a critical warning. Despite being labeled a Major Non-NATO Ally by the U.S., Pakistan’s actions contradict its claims of responsible behavior.
Even if President Donald Trump’s administration aims to strengthen ties with Pakistan’s now Field Marshal Asim Munir, the reality on the ground shows enduring state-backed extremist support.
Without stronger international pressure, the Red Fort attack may not be the last Pakistan-assisted terror strike in India.
