A Profile of Jaish-ul-Usrah

A sub-faction of Hafiz Gul Bahadur group, this small outfit has displayed cohesiveness and ability to work together with both HGB and the TTP.

Hafiz Gul Bahadur (HGB) group, also known now as Tehreek-e-Taliban Ghazwatul Hind (TTG), is a platform where around 60-70 smaller Pakistani Taliban groups are active. Among these, Jaish-ul-Usrah is a group that has developed a robust media presence that is second only to its highly dynamic activities and self-awareness, led by charismatic leaders that are widely popular among other Pakistani Taliban factions.