Bahawalpur Terror Camp Reactivated After Operation Sindoor; Pulwama-Linked Swimming Pool Operational Again

International News: Almost two months after the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and deep inside Pakistan, fresh intelligence inputs suggest that the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camp in Bahawalpur has become active again. One of the most alarming developments is the revival of the swimming pool used to train terrorists.

Same Swimming Pool Used Before Pulwama Attack Now Operational Again

The swimming pool at the Bahawalpur training facility is not just an ordinary structure. It has a dark history — the same pool was used by the four terrorists who orchestrated the Pulwama terror attack in 2019, killing 40 CRPF personnel. The attackers — Mohammad Omar Farooq, Talha Rashid Alvi, Mohammad Ismail Alvi, and Rashid Billa — not only trained in this pool but also posed for photographs before infiltrating into Kashmir.

Camp Rebuilding in Full Swing After Destruction in Indian Air Strikes

This JeM facility was severely damaged during precision strikes carried out by Indian forces under Operation Sindoor. Located in Pakistan's Punjab province, Bahawalpur has long been viewed as a key strategic target due to its central role in JeM operations.
However, intelligence agencies now confirm that reconstruction activities are underway, and efforts to reactivate the training camp have intensified.

Swimming Proficiency a Mandatory Step for JeM Recruits

According to intelligence reports, swimming training is a mandatory component of Jaish’s recruitment and preparation process. Before being pushed across the border into India, all operatives are required to pass swimming tests. This is considered essential for crossing rivers and water channels that act as natural barriers along the Indo-Pak border.

Indian Security Agencies on High Alert

The reactivation of the Bahawalpur camp has prompted renewed alertness among Indian intelligence and defense agencies. Officials warn that if these activities go unchecked, they may once again pose a serious threat to national security.
Sources also emphasize that this is not just a case of routine rebuilding but could indicate a larger, coordinated terrorist build-up.

A Warning of a Possible New Attack Plan?

Security analysts believe that the resumption of activity at Bahawalpur could be the early signs of another planned strike. Considering the Pulwama incident's legacy, any oversight or delay in monitoring such camps could prove disastrous for India.

Need for Continuous Vigilance Post Operation Sindoor

While Operation Sindoor succeeded in neutralizing several terror infrastructures, the revival of these camps highlights the resilience of terror networks and the need for sustained counter-terror efforts. Experts stress that international pressure, along with India’s proactive surveillance — both on the ground and in cyberspace — is essential to curbing threats emanating from across the border.