ISIS Calls for Violence Against Hindus, Targeting Temples and Leaders – ‘O Polytheist Indian Kings! Be ready to face Mahmud Ghaznavi again!’

The latest edition of the ISIS-backed magazine "Voice of Khurasan" targets India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Hindus, and Hindu leaders. The cover page article calls for Hindu genocide and violent jihad against India and its leaders, invoking historical Islamic conquests.

The article accuses Indian Hindu leaders of being anti-Muslim and urges Islamists to attack India if Indian Muslims are unable to do so. ISIS claims that non-Muslims are occupying Muslim lands, dishonoring Muslim women, and mocking Islamic Sharia. The article specifically targets Indian leaders, particularly the leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being a staunch enemy of Islam.

ISIS magazine 'Voice of Khurasan.'

Cover page: 'O Polytheist Indian Kings! Be ready to face Mahmud Ghaznavi again!'

On page 34, ISIS mentioned about armed jihad to kill Indian polytheists (Hindus) and burn temples. pic.twitter.com/r4AKSEKb0Y

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ISIS also expresses dismay over the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and targets former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and BJP leader Madhvi Latha Kompella. The article incites violence and calls for attacks on Hindu temples, public places, and political figures, advocating for the destruction of idols and the killing of those it deems enemies of Islam.

The magazine poses a significant threat to the national security of India as it is widely circulated on social media platforms and can inspire lone-wolf attacks and coordinated terrorist activities. The authorities need to take such threats seriously and implement robust counter-terrorism measures to safeguard national security.