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UN Security Council Report Links Jaish-e-Mohammed to Red Fort Bombing, Flags New All-Women Terror Wing

A United Nations Security Council report has exposed disturbing ties between the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the deadly car bomb attack near Delhi's historic Red Fort last November. The blast on November 9, 2025, killed 15 people and injured dozens more, rattling nerves around one of India's most treasured landmarks.
According to the UN's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, intelligence from one member state confirms JeM took responsibility for the assault, part of a series of claimed operations. Indian agencies had early suspicions pointing to the group, known for high-impact strikes on symbolic sites. This incident recalls JeM's infamous 2000 Red Fort attack, where militants stormed the Mughal-era fortress and raised a Pakistani flag, underscoring their pattern of provocative symbolism.
In a alarming development, the report spotlights JeM leader Masood Azhar's push for "Jamaat ul-Muminat," an all-women terror unit launched in October 2025 to expand the group's reach. Sources indicate female recruits from this wing scouted locations and supported logistics for the Red Fort plot, with Delhi Police arresting a key recruiter. This tactic mirrors global trends, like ISIS using women to evade detection at checkpoints and borders. Security experts warn this shift could complicate counter-terrorism, as women operatives often fly under the radar. "It's a calculated evolution," one analyst noted, tying it to JeM's digital fundraising via apps like SadaPay for "fidayeen" missions.
The findings intensify scrutiny on cross-border terror networks amid ongoing India-Pakistan frictions, including post-Pahalgam tensions and recent Kashmir crackdowns. JeM, blacklisted by the UN since 2001, persists despite sanctions, challenging narratives of its decline. Indian officials are likely to demand stronger action from Islamabad. Authorities urge heightened vigilance at public sites. Official statements from New Delhi are expected soon as investigations deepen.



