U.S. adds TRF to terror list for Pahalgam strike, affirming India-U.S. counter-terror cooperation
The United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a "Foreign Terrorist Organisation" and "Specially Designated Global Terrorist." TRF, a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. India welcomed this move, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar calling it a strong affirmation of India-U.S. counter-terrorism cooperation. India had already designated TRF as a terror outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in January 2023. The U.S. Department of State highlighted TRF's role in the Pahalgam attack, which was the deadliest civilian attack in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Key Points
- The U.S. designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.
- TRF is a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy and claimed responsibility for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
- India views this U.S. designation as a strong affirmation of India-U.S. counter-terrorism cooperation.
- India had previously designated TRF as a terror outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in January 2023.
Exam Facts
- The Resistance Front (TRF) was designated by the U.S. as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).
- TRF is a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
- The Pahalgam attack on April 22 killed 26 civilians.
- India designated TRF under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in January 2023.
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