Operation Tupac is the designation of the three part action plan for covertly supporting militants of Kashmir, initiated by President Zia Ul Haq in 1988 after the failure of "Operation Gibraltar". The designation is derived from Tupac Amaru II, the 18th century prince who led the war of liberation in Peru against the Spanish rule. Inter-Services Intelligence is currently engaged in covertly supporting the Kashmiri militants in their fight against the Indian authorities in Kashmir..
The objectives of Operation Tupac were; a) to disintegrate India; b) to utilize the spy network to act as an instrument of sabotage; c) to exploit porous borders with Nepal and Bangladesh to set up bases and conduct operations.
Inter-Services Intelligence was reported to have spent Rs 2.4 crore per month to sponsor its activities in Kashmir. Though all the militant groups received funding the Pro Pakistani groups were reportedly favored. ISI helped create 6 militant groups in Kashmir including Lashkar-e-Taiba. American Intelligence officials believe ISI continues to provide protection and share intelligence with Lashkar-e-Taiba.
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