Operation Tupac


Operation Tupac is the alleged "codename" of an allegedly ongoing "military intelligence" contingency program run by the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence agency, active since the 1980s. The program has a three-part action plan to provide covert support to separatists in Jammu and Kashmir. It was authorized and initiated by the order of the President of Pakistan Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in 1988.
The designation is derived from Tupac Amaru II, the 18th-century revolutionary who led the war of liberation in Peru against the Spanish rule. The program is thought to be active as the ISI is currently engaged in covertly supporting Kashmiri separatists, Islamists and 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.
Though all the separatist militant groups received funding the Pro-Pakistani groups were reportedly favored. Under this program, the ISI helped create 6 separatist militant groups in Kashmir including Lashkar-e-Taiba. American Intelligence officials believe ISI continues to provide protection and share intelligence with Lashkar-e-Taiba.