Asian Age news paper has reported that theal–Qaeda which is competing with IS is now releasing its publication in Tamil and Malayalam languages. Al–Qaeda’s global media section called ‘’ Islamic Media Front ‘’ was established.
They attempt to contact prospective recruits through Tamil Ansar and Olivin Sarathu networks. Through Facebook page called ‘’ Syria through Indian Eyes’’ they published Syrian news updates in Tamil and Malayalam. This website updated developments in Syria. They invite prospective members to come for debate through internet. Most of people who have gone and joined al–Qaeda are from South India and a few from Srilanka .