FATF warns India of serious threat from ISIS and Al-Qaeda linked groups active in Jammu and Kashmir

The latest report by the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has highlighted that the most significant terrorism threats in India are linked to Islamic State and Al-Qaeda-affiliated groups, particularly in and around Jammu and Kashmir. 

According to the report, these extremist groups operate either directly or through proxies, alongside other separatist movements. The findings were made in a mutual evaluation report by FATF on combating terror financing and anti-money laundering regime.

The Paris-based FATF acknowledged that India has faced terrorism since its independence in 1947 and continues to confront a



range of threats. While India has implemented effective systems to combat money laundering and terror financing, the report called for improvements in prosecuting such cases and better protection of the non-profit sector from terrorist abuse.

The FATF also praised India’s prevention strategies, particularly the ‘Sahi Raasta’ initiative launched in 2022, aimed at preventing youth radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir.

FATF is an intergovernmental organisation that leads global efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.