UN Report Links JeM To Delhi's Red Fort Blast, Warns Group Remains Active | Exclusive

Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 10:41 IST

According to the monitoring document, banned jihadist organisations are investing in long-term survival strategies instead of focusing solely on headline-grabbing attacks

A United Nations Security Council (UNSC) monitoring report has flagged continued activity by South Asia-based jihadist groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), despite years of sanctions, financial curbs and international pressure.

The Thirty-Seventh Report submitted to the UNSC on February 4 notes that global counter-terrorism bodies continue to treat several regional outfits as active threats. The document records that JeM is still assessed by at least one member state as operational and capable of planning high-impact attacks, raising concerns that the group has not been fully dismantled despite earlier crackdowns.

The report refers to the November 9, 2025, attack near Delhi’s Red Fort—described as a suspected suicide car bombing that killed 15 people—and links it to JeM based on information provided by one member state. The UN clarifies that this attribution reflects the assessment of the partner state concerned and does not represent an independent UN determination.

According to the monitoring document, banned jihadist organisations in the region appear to be adapting rather than disappearing. It suggests that such groups are investing in long-term survival strategies instead of focusing solely on headline-grabbing attacks.

Intelligence inputs cited in the report indicate that JeM may be transitioning from frequent, overt strikes to more selective, high-impact operations, alongside efforts at organisational rebuilding. This shift, analysts say, suggests an intent to remain relevant under sustained international scrutiny rather than a reduction in capability.

The report also takes note of an October 8, 2025, announcement by JeM chief Masood Azhar regarding the formation of “Jamaat ul-Muminat", described as a women-only wing. The development is mentioned with concern, seen as part of broader attempts to reshape and expand the group’s structure.

Overall, the UNSC monitoring document underscores that proscribed jihadist outfits in South Asia continue to evolve in response to counter-terrorism measures, posing ongoing security challenges for the region.

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