[1][2] The group is responsible for killing of civilians,[4][5] several government officials,[6][7][8][9] attacking Indian forces,[10][11][12] radicalizing youth for recruitment and training in handling guns, ammunition and explosives.

[13] PAFF emerged after the 2019 removal of Article 370 of the Constitution of India by the Indian government which revoked the special status of the Jammu and Kashmir.

For instance, the names of each of the newly emergent groups depict a clear departure from Islamic nomenclature as adopted by their predecessors.

[22] The emphasis of groups like the PAFF or Lashkar-e-Taiba backed The Resistance Front[23] on terminology such as "resistance against occupation," "fascism" and "fascist forces" stems from a desire to justify their activities using a more secular-looking messaging instead of a call for jihad against non-muslims used by their parent organisations.

A method by which ordinary citizens are recruited into the organization, and return to their normal lives after committing acts of terrorism.