Hizbul Mujahideen

Hizbul Mujahideen is a militant Islamist group operating mainly in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Founded in 1989, it aims to merge Kashmir with Pakistan and establish Islamic governance in the region. The group has engaged in armed conflict against Indian security forces and is designated as a terrorist organization by India and several other countries. While it has roots in local grievances about political and social issues, Hizbul Mujahideen has also received support from Pakistan. The ongoing conflict involving this group is a significant aspect of the larger dispute over Kashmir between India and Pakistan.