Maulana Asim Umar

Al Qaeda's recent activities point to dangers closer home. India must exercise caution

October 16, 2019 10:01 am

All recent activities of the AQ and AQIS, especially those focussed on Kashmir, suggest that the group is making all-out efforts to recruit cadres from not just within Kashmir but, using the issue of Kashmir, from across South Asia.

Al-Qaeda chief in region may be of Indian origin: Intel agencies

October 03, 2014 7:54 am

The Pakistani state’s growing confrontation with jihadists pushed Maulana Umar towards al-Qaeda.

Hamid Mir on meeting Maulana Asim Umar, Al-Qaeda Chief of the South Asia chapter

October 20, 2014 1:39 pm