Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan
Pakistani movement of Jihad
AbbreviationTJP
Formation2023 (2023)
FounderMaulana Abdullah Yaghistani
Founded atPakistan
TypeMilitant group
PurposeEstablish an Islamic system in Pakistan through armed jihad
HeadquartersAfghanistan[citation needed]
MethodsAttacks on security forces, military installations and other targets in Pakistan
Emir
Maulana Abdullah Yaghistani
AffiliationsPakistani Taliban

Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) is a jihadist group in Pakistan that has gained notoriety for its involvement in attacks on Pakistan's military. The group is believed to have been founded in February 2023 and has been linked to various acts of violence in different regions of Pakistan.[1][2][3]

History

TJP was founded in February 2023, with Maulana Abdullah Yaghistani as its emir. The group publicly announced its establishment on social media platform X, citing the inspiration of "Sheikh-ul-Hind," a reference to Mahmud Hasan Deobandi. TJP stated that it aimed to establish an Islamic system in Pakistan through armed jihad.[1]

Activities

TJP has claimed responsibility for several attacks on security forces and installations in Pakistan. Notable incidents include an attack on the military camp of the Pakistani Frontier Corps in Balochistan, an assault on an under-construction college in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and another attack in Kabal Tehsil, also in KP.[1]

Attacks claimed by the group

Attacks claimed
  • 2023
    • 6 March – Bolan suicide bombing: A suicide bomber on a motorcycle targeted a security vehicle in Kachhi District, Balochistan, resulting in the death of nine security personnel and the injury of 13 others.[4]
    • 12 May – 2023 Muslim Bagh attack: In May of this year, TJP launched an assault on a military compound in Balochistan's Muslim Bagh, leading to the deaths of six militants and seven soldiers.[4]
    • 12 July – An attack at the Zhob garrison in Balochistan, where nine Pakistani soldiers and five militants were killed in the ensuing clashes with security forces, with TJP claiming responsibility for the initial attack.[4]
    • 4 November – Mianwali air base attack: The TJP claimed responsibility for an attack on the PAF Base M.M. Alam in Mianwali, Punjab. The attack, carried out by nine heavily armed militants, resulted in damage to three phased-out, non-operational aircraft. The PAF successfully eliminated all nine militants, preventing further damage to the airbase.[1][3]
    • 12 December – Daraban police station attack

Relation with TTP and other organizations

Although Tehreek-e-Jihad say it is a single Islamic organization, KP officials say it is another name for the Pakistani Taliban (TTP).[5]

Impact

TJP's activities, along with those of other militant groups, have contributed to a rising number of attacks on Pakistani security forces. The loss of security personnel reached an eight-year high in the first nine months of 2023, with significant casualties among both army and police personnel.[1]

In the third quarter of 2023, there had been over 190 terrorist acts in Pakistan and at least 445 Pakistani armed forces were killed by groups including the Pakistani Taliban and Tehreek-e-Jihad.[6]

Maulana Abdullah Yaghistani

Maulana Abdullah Yaghistani is an Afghan leader and political figure known for his role as the leader of the Tehreek-e-Jihad (TJP). He hails from Kunar province in Afghanistan, and his surname "Yaghistani" is derived from the region of Yaghistan, which is part of Greater Afghanistan, an area recognized as FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) by the Pakistani government.[7][8][9]

Early life

Maulana Abdullah Yaghistani was born in Kunar province, Afghanistan.[7] and attended the Jamia Farooqia seminary.

Career

He is widely recognized as the leader of TJP, a prominent political and religious organization.[7]

Personal life

Maulana Abdullah Yaghistani resides in Kunar province, Afghanistan.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Padmanabhan, Keshav (2023-11-04). "Who are Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan — militant group claiming responsibility for Mianwali air base attack". ThePrint. Archived from the original on 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  2. ^ "Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan, The 'New Kid On The Block' Emerges As A Big Threat To China's CPEC: OPED". 2023-07-25. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  3. ^ a b "Pakistan Airbase In Mianwali Under Attack By Tehreek-e-Jihad; Loud Explosions And Smoke..." 2023-11-04. Archived from the original on 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  4. ^ a b c "Tehreek-i-Jihad Pakistan, the Group Behind the Latest Attack on Air Force Base in Pakistan Explained". News18. 2023-11-05. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
  5. ^ Report, Bureau (2023-08-10). "KP CTD denies existence of Tehreek-i-Jihad, claims it is another name for TTP". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
  6. ^ "Who is Tehreek-e-Jihad".
  7. ^ a b c d Sohail, Ajmal (2023-05-17). "In-depth inquiry into Tahreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP) a Tactical Jihadist Group". Counter Intelligence & Counterterrorism. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  8. ^ "Review Of Twitter Account Of New Jihadi Group Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan (TJP), Which Warns Pakistani Army: 'Hundreds Of Mujahideen And Dozens Of Islam's Martyrdom-Seekers Are Ever Ready For Sacrifices With Money And Body'". MEMRI. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
  9. ^ Padmanabhan, Keshav; ThePrint (2023-11-04). "Who are Tehreek-e-Jihad Pakistan — militant group claiming responsibility for Mianwali air base attack". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-11-05.
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