India, Jan. 13 -- Lashkar-e-Taiba, long regarded as Pakistan's most reliable militant proxy, is facing an unprecedented internal rebellion that could destabilise the country further, according to Indian intelligence assessments.

For decades, the outfit operated in strict alignment with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), showing little deviation from instructions.

However, recent developments suggest deepening fractures within its leadership and ranks.

This marks the first serious internal dissent within the organisation, which has historically maintained rigid discipline and obedience.

Sources say the tipping point came after Operation Sindoor, during which Lashkar-e-Taiba reportedly lost substantial infrastructure.

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