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Lashkar-e-Toiba

Lashkar-e-Toiba

9.9
An Islamic militant group in Pakistan that attacks in Kashmir and India
  • proper noun
  • Offensive
translation icon : Lashkar-e-Taiba
  • The Indian government has designated Lashkar-e-Toiba as a terrorist organization for its violent campaigns in Kashmir.

Examples

  • The Indian government has held Lashkar-e-Toiba responsible for several high-profile attacks in Kashmir.

  • The Lashkar-e-Toiba has been linked to several attacks in India.

  • Lashkar-e-Toiba was founded in the late 1980s with roots linked to Pakistan.

  • Sanctions have been imposed internationally against Lashkar-e-Toiba due to its involvement in terrorism.

  • Many countries have condemned the actions of Lashkar-e-Toiba.

  • In recent years, there has been increased international pressure to curb Lashkar-e-Toiba's funding and operations.

  • Reports link Lashkar-e-Toiba to multiple terrorist incidents across India, raising concerns about regional security.

Synonyms

LET
vsLashkar-e-Toiba
  • Offensive
1 9.9

An armed group from Pakistan that uses violence in Kashmir and against India

is focused on establishing Islamic rule rather than on its frequent violent methods
Lashkar-e-Taiba
vsLashkar-e-Toiba
  • Offensive
9.9

An armed group from Pakistan that attacks India to try to make the country follow Islamic law

is focused on establishing rule in the region rather than across the whole country
Army of the Pure
vsLashkar-e-Toiba
  • Offensive
9.9

An armed group that uses violence in Kashmir to try to create Islamic rule

is the original name in its native form rather than the translated label
Lashkar-e-Tayyiba
vsLashkar-e-Toiba
  • Offensive
9.9

A militant Islamist group from Pakistan that carries out terrorist attacks mainly in Kashmir

is defined by its political goal to establish Islamic rule rather than only by attacks

Surface Forms

Lashkar-e-Toiba main

Etymology

Lashkar-e-Toiba breaks into simple parts: Lashkar means 'army' in Urdu and Persian (like the English word 'army'), the -e- means 'of', and Toiba (from Arabic Tayyiba) means 'pure' or 'good'. So the name literally means 'army of the pure', which is why this name is used by the Islamist militant group.