India’s Sindoor Strikes: A Major Blow to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Masood Azhar’s NetworkToday’s update is of immense national and strategic significance.
India has carried out a bold and precise counter-terror operation—Operation Sindoor Strikes—targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The most shocking outcome: 10 relatives of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar have been killed, and JeM’s headquarters in Bahawalpur has been destroyed.
Who is Masood Azhar?
Masood Azhar is a globally recognized terrorist and the founder of Jaish-e-Mohammed, a terrorist outfit responsible for numerous attacks on Indian soil. Declared a terrorist by the United Nations, Azhar has long operated with impunity under Pakistan’s protection. For years, he masterminded attacks that claimed the lives of innocent civilians and brave Indian soldiers.
The Strike That Shook Terror Foundations
On 7th May 2025, India executed nine precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, targeting key terrorist facilities in PoK and Pakistan. Among the most significant were two missile strikes on JeM headquarters in Bahawalpur, Punjab province of Pakistan.
According to intelligence and visual evidence, ten of Masood Azhar’s close relatives perished in the attacks. While the exact status of Masood Azhar remains unclear, unconfirmed reports suggest he is either severely injured or narrowly escaped death.
Pakistan’s Involvement: Denial Meets Exposure
Despite repeated global denials, these events offer a clear view of Pakistan’s state complicity in supporting terrorism. Funeral footage for terrorist commanders like Yaqoob Mughal, who headed Pakistan’s Bilal terror camp, shows uniformed Pakistani Army and ISI officers present to pay respects. This direct state presence at a terrorist’s funeral starkly contradicts Pakistan’s claims of opposing terrorism.
JeM Headquarters in Ruins
Drone and satellite visuals confirm heavy destruction at the JeM base in Bahawalpur. Likely hit by Scalp missiles, the headquarters has been reduced to rubble. This is not a symbolic strike—it’s a massive operational setback for JeM. Pakistani locals are openly lamenting the destruction and deaths, referring to Masood Azhar as “Maulana Sahib” and blaming their own agencies for failing to prevent Indian strikes.
Public Reaction in Pakistan: Alarming Support for Terror
What’s deeply worrying is the massive public support within Pakistan for terrorists like Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed. Social media is flooded with messages mourning JeM losses and calling for vengeance. The use of slogans like “Allahu Akbar” and open support from civilians for Azhar’s group further underlines how terrorist ideology has deep roots among sections of the Pakistani population.
Why Jaish-e-Mohammed Was Targeted
For over 25 years, JeM has been at the heart of terrorist activity against India:
- 2000: JeM begins its violent campaign; 5 Indian soldiers killed in a bombing.
- 2001: A suicide bomber kills 30 people at J&K Legislative Assembly.
- 2001 Parliament attack: JeM and LeT jointly attack India’s Parliament; 14 killed.
- 2016: JeM involved in Pathankot and Uri attacks.
- 2019: Pulwama terror attack, which claimed 40 CRPF jawans, was planned by JeM.
- 2025: Palgham attack suspected to be carried out by a JeM-Lashkar affiliate.
The cumulative impact of these attacks made JeM a top target for India’s counter-terror doctrine.
Masood Azhar: The Man in Hiding
Despite massive intelligence efforts, killing Masood Azhar remains a challenge. Protected by Pakistan’s military, he is frequently moved and likely hidden deep in secure bunkers. However, targeting his operational network and family is a significant psychological and strategic victory.
With Azhar aging and in poor health, his relatives were key to JeM’s daily operations. Their elimination deals a major blow to the group’s future capabilities.
The Road Ahead
This operation is a milestone, but not the end. The eventual dismantling of Lashkar-e-Taiba, JeM’s ally in terror, is likely to follow. India’s message is clear: those who spread terror will face retribution—sooner or later.
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