Groups claiming to be Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)and spreading an anti-India agenda have long been suspected to receive fundingfrom Pakistan. And it is this funding that has reportedly dried up since 2018,leaving the groups fuming and directing their ire at Islamabad.

Officials in the Indian intelligence agencies have told ZeeNews that several NGOs with a proven track record of spreading anti-Indiamessages have been operating within Jammu and Kashmir and in countries like theUnited States and the UK. These NGOs claim to have no political allegiances to anygovernment but are, in fact, nurtured by Pakistan. Recent months have beentorrid, however, with a massive cash crunch plaguing these NGOs.

According to a senior official in the Indian intelligenceestablishment, NGOs with anti-India objectives based in the UK have beenreceiving funds through the Pakistani High Commission in London. They are thentasked with levelling unfounded allegations which could range from human rightsviolation to issues of minorities in India and use of force against civilians.Since 2018, however, these NGOs have been unable to function at full capacityas money from Pakistan has been scarce. Repeated interactions with thePakistani High Commission too have proven to be unsuccessful.