Lashkar-e-Taiba

Imagine a group that wants to change where a special place called Kashmir belongs. That's what Lashkar-e-Taiba is all about! They are a group from Pakistan with a strong belief.

They started a long, long time ago, back when your parents might have been kids. They have a special name that means 'Army of the Pure'. It's important to know that many countries, like the United Nations, say they are a group that causes trouble and shouldn't be supported.

This group started in the years 1985 and 1986. Think of it like a secret club forming! It was started by some friends, including a person named Hafiz Saeed. They got help from someone named Osama bin Laden, who was also involved in a big fight happening far away in Afghanistan. They wanted to help people who were fighting in that war, and from there, their own big ideas grew.

Lashkar-e-Taiba has one main dream: they want the whole area of Kashmir to become part of Pakistan. Kashmir is a beautiful place with mountains and valleys, and it's been a place where people have different ideas about who should be in charge. This group believes very strongly that Kashmir should be with Pakistan.

Because of this dream, they have been involved in many serious events that have hurt people.

Sometimes, groups like this have helpers that aren't always seen. Lashkar-e-Taiba has been helped by a special agency in Pakistan called the ISI. Think of the ISI like a secret detective agency for the country.

It's like they are a team, and the ISI helps Lashkar-e-Taiba do what they want, especially when it comes to the area of Kashmir. They also have groups that look like they are just helping people, like a charity, but they are really connected.