NEW DELHI: A retired Indian Army officer has made serious allegations concerning the TTP and BLA, claiming that India is providing financial assistance to the banned militant groups, Israel is supplying technology and intelligence, while the Afghan Taliban regime is allegedly providing them shelter and a territorial base in Afghanistan.
Retired Indian Army Colonel Rajesh Pawar made the claims while appearing on the YouTube podcast News Book, hosted by Indian journalist Shubhankar Mishra. During the programme, Pawar said he believed the interests of India, Israel and the Afghan Taliban regime were converging against Pakistan.
According to the retired officer, the alleged arrangement involves different forms of support for the two groups, including financial resources, technology, intelligence and access to territory. The claims come amid continuing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan over militant activity and Islamabad’s repeated calls for Kabul to prevent armed groups from using Afghan soil against Pakistan.
TTP and BLA Allegedly Receiving Shelter in Afghanistan
Colonel (retd) Pawar claimed that the Afghan Taliban regime was providing shelter and a territorial base to the TTP and BLA in Afghanistan.
He alleged that the two groups were being allowed to operate from Afghan territory and were receiving administrative support. According to his account, the Afghan Taliban was responsible for providing the territory and refuge that allegedly enabled the groups to maintain their activities.
Pawar further claimed that each actor had a distinct role in the alleged support network. He said India was providing the money, while Israel was allegedly supplying technology and intelligence to the militant organizations.
The retired officer also alleged that Israel’s involvement and interests in the issue were continuing to expand.
The claims made by Pawar are serious allegations and have not been independently established in the information available for this report. The governments and authorities named in the allegations would need to respond to them for the claims to be independently assessed.
India, Israel and Taliban Allegedly Share Converging Interests
Pawar said the interests of India, Israel and the Afghan Taliban regime were converging in relation to Pakistan.
He argued that the alleged convergence was largely focused on Pakistan and its security environment. His remarks come against the backdrop of long-standing tensions in South Asia and continuing disputes over allegations of cross-border militancy.
Pakistan has repeatedly accused militant groups operating from Afghan territory of carrying out attacks inside the country. Islamabad has urged the Afghan Taliban authorities to take concrete measures against militant sanctuaries and prevent Afghan territory from being used to threaten Pakistan.
Pakistan Faces Persistent Militant Threat
Pakistan has experienced an increase in militant violence, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, in recent years.
The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) remains one of the major security threats identified by Pakistani authorities. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has also been involved in militant attacks, particularly in Balochistan.
Islamabad has repeatedly called on Kabul to dismantle militant sanctuaries and prevent armed groups from maintaining operational networks on Afghan soil.
In response to the increase in attacks, Pakistan has intensified counterterrorism operations across the country. Security forces have conducted operations aimed at disrupting militant networks, preventing attacks and eliminating armed groups involved in violence.
UN Report Highlights Threat From TTP
The allegations made by the retired Indian Army officer come as international monitoring bodies continue to raise concerns about militant organizations operating from Afghanistan.
A United Nations Security Council-mandated monitoring group has previously warned that the presence and operational capability of terrorist organizations in Afghanistan remain a concern for neighbouring countries and the wider region.
The TTP has been identified as a significant threat to Pakistan. The group has carried out numerous deadly attacks in the country since its emergence and has intensified its activities in recent years.
According to the UN report cited in the original account, the ability of various terrorist groups to operate in Afghanistan constitutes an enduring threat to neighbouring states and the Central Asian region.
The report also noted that regional tensions remained high as cross-border attacks between Pakistan and Afghanistan continued.
Reported Visit by Taliban Intelligence Chief to India
The report further refers to an alleged confidential visit to India by Abdul Haq Wasiq, the head of intelligence under the Afghan Taliban administration.
According to security sources cited in the report, Wasiq reportedly travelled to India in August on an unannounced and unofficial visit and held meetings with Indian security officials and political leaders.
Details of the alleged meetings and discussions, including any possible agreements or understandings, were not disclosed.
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The reported visit was described by the sources as highly confidential. Unlike some recent public visits by Afghan Taliban officials, no formal announcement was reportedly made regarding Wasiq’s trip.
The alleged visit has attracted attention amid the broader security challenges facing the region and the complicated relations between Pakistan, Afghanistan and India.
Regional Security Situation Remains Complex
The allegations surrounding the TTP and BLA have emerged amid an increasingly complex regional security environment. Pakistan continues to face militant attacks while maintaining that Afghan territory should not be used as a base for attacks against the country.
Islamabad has consistently called for effective action against militant groups and has emphasized the need for stronger regional cooperation to prevent terrorism.
The allegations made by Colonel (retd) Pawar could add to the debate over militant financing, intelligence support and alleged safe havens. However, claims regarding financial assistance from India and technological or intelligence support from Israel require independent verification.
For Pakistan, countering militant organizations and preventing them from accessing funding, weapons, intelligence and territorial bases remains a major national security priority. The issue is also likely to remain central to Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and the broader security dynamics of South Asia.
