People's Anti-Fascist Front
Kashmir militant group / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) is a militant terrorist organization[2][3][1] actively engaged in insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir, an ongoing armed conflict between Kashmiri separatist militants and Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir. PAFF was established in 2020 by Jaish-e-Mohammad or Lashkar-e-Taiba, two Pakistan-based Jihadist groups.[1][2]
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People's Anti-Fascist Front | |
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Dates of operation | 2020–present[1] |
Motives | Kashmiri separatism |
Active regions | Jammu and Kashmir |
Status | Active |
Opponents | |
Battles and wars | Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir[1] |
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The group is responsible for killing of civilians,[4][5] several government officials,[6][7][8][9] attacking Indian forces,[10][11][12] radicalizing youth for recruitment and training in handling guns, ammunition and explosives.[13]