Lashkar-e-Taiba is building another ‘dual-use’ center in Sharda in the Neelam district of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The name of this center is Jamia Masjid Ibn Taimiya and Markaz. Intelligence agencies are closely monitoring these activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba. This major revelation raises serious questions about the continuous expansion of terrorist infrastructure in PoK. According to sources, Lashkar is currently building four major centers in different areas of PoK. These new formations could be a big step in enhancing Lashkar’s operational capabilities in PoK. Inspection of construction work in Dhirakot, Bagh (PoK) Khaigala, Rawalkot (PoK) Palandri, Sudhnoti (PoK) Sharda, Neelum Valley (PoK)… Deputy Chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba’s PoK unit Rizwan Hanif visited Neelum Valley. He inspected the construction of this new camp. Such visits show how much priority the terrorist organization gives to building and expansion activities. This development makes the situation even more alarming regarding terrorist activities in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. What does dual use center mean? ‘Dual use’ centers mean that these structures, such as Jamia Masjid and Markaz, can be used for religious purposes as well as for terrorist activities such as training, recruitment and hideouts. This is a strategy adopted by terrorist organizations to hide their activities among the local population. Share this story Tags