LeT Launches New Kashmir Outfit to Distract from Kulgam Attack Mastermind

Lashkar‑e‑Taiba (LeT) is said to have created a new militant outfit operating in Kashmir, according to reports. The move is believed to be a strategic attempt to shift focus away from the individual identified as the mastermind behind the recent attack in Kulgam.

The new group is reportedly being positioned as an independent entity, but analysts suggest it may function as a front for LeT’s ongoing operations in the region. The timing of the launch coincides with heightened security scrutiny following the Kulgam incident.

Indian security agencies have not yet confirmed the existence of the new outfit, but intelligence sources indicate that LeT is actively expanding its network in Kashmir. The creation of the group is viewed by experts as a tactic to complicate attribution and dilute responsibility for the attack.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, with officials warning that any new militant formations could pose additional challenges to regional stability.