Tehreek-e-Taliban IIOJK: India’s Proxy Plot to Destabilize Kashmir and Undermine the Freedom Movement

A new militant group claims to fight for Kashmir’s freedom—but analysts believe it’s a deceptive creation aimed at weakening Pakistan and silencing the legitimate Kashmiri resistance.

The sudden appearance of a militant outfit named Tehreek-e-Taliban Kashmir (TTK) has alarmed regional analysts and observers of the Kashmir issue. The group claims it is operational in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

TTK describes itself as an independent resistance movement, advocating for a Kashmir free from both Indian and Pakistani control. It claims its mission is ideologically motivated, rooted in religious goals. But its operational focus tells a different story.

Despite its rhetoric, TTK’s attacks are directed at Pakistan, including its military forces and state institutions—especially within Azad Jammu and Kashmir. This targeting raises red flags among analysts, many of whom argue the group serves Indian interests.

According to experts, the group appears to be part of a larger proxy campaign orchestrated by India’s intelligence agency, RAW. Its primary aim seems to be destabilizing AJK and discrediting the legitimate freedom movement of Kashmiris resisting Indian occupation.

Security specialists point out that TTK’s tactics bear striking resemblance to those used by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)—a militant group widely believed to receive support from RAW to carry out destabilizing operations inside Pakistan.

TTK reportedly engages in activities such as kidnappings, targeted killings, and even false flag operations in IIOJK, which are then blamed on Pakistan. These tactics help fuel international misinformation and blur the line between authentic resistance and foreign-manufactured militancy.

Though TTK frames itself with ideological references, including invoking the name of Maqbool Bhat, analysts argue this is a tactic to mislead the youth of IIOJK. By pretending to champion independence, the group masks its true agenda—which is rooted in covert operations rather than people-driven struggle.

One senior security analyst remarked that TTK is nothing more than an intelligence project cloaked in ideological language, designed to attract vulnerable young minds while serving India’s strategic interests.

Political experts suggest that New Delhi’s backing of TTK is part of a broader plan to project chaos within AJK. This helps shift global attention away from India’s ongoing human rights violations in IIOJK and casts doubt on the legitimacy of the Kashmiri independence movement.

India’s efforts to expand its proxy network—especially after the failure of its covert Operation Sindoor—have intensified in regions like AJK. By fueling unrest in these areas, India hopes to challenge the region’s political autonomy and democratic resistance.

Analysts and political observers stress that it is vital for the people of AJK and the wider Kashmiri diaspora to recognize and reject groups like TTK. Staying unified and alert is essential in countering these destabilizing narratives and exposing India’s long-standing agenda in the region.

The people of Kashmir have endured decades of occupation and resistance. They are not likely to be swayed by manufactured militancy posing as liberation. As history has shown, truth ultimately prevails, and foreign-backed proxies cannot erase the genuine struggle for freedom.