The terror camp in Pakistan, where 26/11 Mumbai terror attack terrorists Ajmal Kasab and David Headley were trained, has been destroyed by Indian armed forces during the missile strikes carried out on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
In retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian forces struck key locations, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's base in Muridke. Of the nine identified targets, four were located in Pakistan, while the remaining five were in PoK.
Markaz Taiba, Muridke: Training ground for Kasab and Headley
Markaz Taiba in Muridke, Pakistan, is a well-known terrorist training camp and the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), led by Hafiz Saeed. It is located approximately 25 kilometers from the India-Pakistan international border, in Punjab province, Pakistan.
Terrorists trained at this facility have been linked to several major attacks, including the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The terror camp, known as Markaz Taiba, was where 26/11 attackers Ajmal Kasab and David Headley received training.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, along with Col Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, in a press briefing said, "Azmal Kasab, the Pakistani terrorist captured alive after Mumbai Attack had confessed of having received training at Muridke. As per inputs, it was revealed that David Coleman Headley had also received training at this camp."
Terrorist camps of POJK
- Sawai Nala Camp, Muzaffarabad: Located in POJK, 30 Km from on Line of Control in Tangdhar Sector, was a key LeT
- training facility. The attack on civilians and Security Forces in Sonmarg on 20 October 24, Gulmarg on 24 October 24 and the Pahalgam attack on 22 April 25, were carried out by the terror module which had its germination at Sawai Nala.
- Syedna Belal Camp, Muzaffarabad: A camp of the Jaishe-Mohammad terrorist organisation, which was being used as the staging area. This camp was used to train terrorists in weapons, explosives and jungle cum survival techniques for carrying out terrorist activities across Line of Control in Kashmir region.
- Gulpur Camp, Kotli: Located 30 kilometers from the Line of Control, it was the base for LeT terrorists operating in Rajauri-Poonch. Attacks in Poonch on 20 April 2023, and an Attack on innocent pilgrims travelling in a bus on 09 June 24 were conducted by terrorists trained in Gulpur. Inputs confirm that Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the 26/11 master mind, frequently visited this camp for indoctrination and motivational speeches.
- Abbas Camp, Kotli: Located about 13 kilometers from Line of Control opposite Rajauri, it was known as the nerve centre for the training of suicide bombers of LeT. This camp had key terrorist training infrastructure for about 50 terrorists.
- Barnala Camp, Bhimber: Located 9 km from the Line of Control opposite Rajauri-Poonch Sector, was used for providing training to terrorists in weapon handling, IED making, and jungle survival techniques.
Terrorist camps located in Pakistan
- Sarjal Camp, Sialkot: Located about six kilometers from the International border opposite Samba-Kathua. The terrorists who killed four personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in March 2025 were trained and launched from this camp.
- Mehmoona Joya Camp, Sialkot: Located around 12 Km from the International Boundary, near Sialkot, this was a key training facility of Hijbul Mujahideen. The camp was being used as the control center in the revival of terrorism in the Kathua and Jammu regions. Major terrorist attacks, including the attack on Pathankot Air Force Base, were planned and directed from this camp.
- Markaz Subhan, Bahawalpur: Located around 100 Km from the International Boundary, was the Headquarters of JeM. This camp was used for recruitment, training, and indoctrinating JeM terrorists. The facility was frequently visited by the terrorist commanders, including Masood Azhar, who issued directions to their cadre from this camp.