(a.k.a. Arm of Mohammed) From:U.S. State Department release, 10/12/01 identified this group officially as a terrorist group and the U.S. Justice Department added the group
to the list of groups whose funds will be seized worldwide by members of the
Anti-Terrorist Coalition.
Description
Extremely militant and violent Isalmic, pro-Taliban group active in India
and the Kashmir region. Jaish takes the battle to the people of India, however,
attacking innocent targets deep inside India rather than focusing only on
Kashmir.
Activities
Responsible for several grenade attacks and bombings which have killed several
dozen innocents.
Strength
Unknown.
Location/Area of Operation
India, Kashmir region between Pakistan and India, and Pakistan.
External Aid
Ties to Al-Qaida (Osama Bin Laden) and the Islamic Egyptian Jihad
(Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri). Thought to have many of its members trained by
Al-Qaida and related organizations in Afghanistan.
