- Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan have signed the Mecca defense pact, which raises critical concerns about terrorism against India.
- The November 10, 2025 bombing outside Red Fort Metro Station killed at least 15 innocents and injured 20 when Nabi blew himself up using unstable TATP explosive.
- In August 2022, the Russian FSB detained a terrorist recruited by an Islamic State leader in Turkey for a suicide bombing in India.
- The Pakistani deep state previously channeled Saudi money into Afghanistan in the 1990s, funding the rise of Al Qaida and LeT/JeM terror camps.
- While Saudi Arabian authorities clamped down on Pakistan's deep state activities, the Mecca pact could allow Pak-based terror groups to expand fundraising activities in Riyadh.
- The involvement of Turkey-based operatives in terror attacks against India is a serious concern, adding to the targeting of India by Pakistan-based Sunni terrorist groups like LeT and JeM.
- Pakistan-based terror groups have historically raised funds in Saudi Arabia, as exemplified by Hyderabad-born Mahmoud Ahmed Bahaziq, who collected funds for LeT.
- During that period, the Pakistani deep state used Indian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to radicalize them for attacks in the Indian hinterland.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan's recent defense pact in Mecca has raised alarms regarding the potential resurgence of Pakistan-based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in fundraising efforts within Riyadh.
The pact, which strengthens military ties among these Sunni nations, could facilitate a dangerous environment for India, reminiscent of past instances where Saudi Arabia served as a fundraising ground for such groups.
Historically, individuals like Mahmoud Ahmed Bahaziq, a UN-designated terrorist, have successfully raised funds for LeT in Saudi Arabia. This has led to concerns that the current alliance may rekindle similar activities, especially given the Pakistani deep state's previous use of Indian pilgrims for radicalization efforts.
Indian agencies are on high alert as the pact could enable a resurgence of fundraising activities for terror attacks against India, echoing the past when Saudi funding contributed to the rise of Al Qaida and terror camps in Afghanistan.
The involvement of Turkey-based operatives in attacks against India, such as the Red Fort bombing in 2025, further complicates the security landscape.
As the three nations strengthen their ties, the potential for increased terror activities looms large, prompting urgent scrutiny from Indian intelligence.
“The pact follows the November 2025 Red Fort bombing that killed 15, where bomber Umar Un Nabi had met Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind handlers in Ankara in 2022. Historically, Pakistani deep state channeled Saudi money into Afghanistan in the 1990s, funding Al Qaida and LeT/JeM camps.”
