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Operation Sindoor: Profiles of 5 Key Terrorists Eliminated, Pakistan’s Military Presence at Funerals Raises Eyebrows
New Delhi: Five high-ranking terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based terror groups Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were killed during the initial phase of Operation Sindoor, an Indian military operation targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) on May 7.
The terrorists — Mudassar Khadian Khas, Hafiz Muhammed Jameel, Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, Khalid alias Abu Akasha, and Mohammad Hassan Khan — were targeted in precision strikes carried out by the Indian armed forces in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives on April 22, sources said.
Pakistan Military Officers Spotted at Funerals
Images showing senior Pakistan military officers attending the funerals of these terrorists in full military regalia have surfaced, underscoring the persistent nexus between Pakistan’s army and terrorist factions. India has reportedly flagged these images to international stakeholders as undeniable evidence of Pakistan’s complicity in state-sponsored terrorism.
1. Mudassar Khadian Khas
- Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba
- Role: Chief of Markaz Taiba terror camp, located in Muridke, Punjab, Pakistan.
- Background: Khas was a key LeT operative involved in arms smuggling and recruitment. The Muridke camp is infamous as the training ground for Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist captured alive during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- Funeral: Conducted under state protection, attended by Hafiz Abdul Rauf, and featured a military guard of honour. Wreaths were laid on behalf of Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir and Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
2. Hafiz Muhammed Jameel
- Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
- Role: Commander at Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur, Punjab.
- Background: Brother-in-law of JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar. Instrumental in fundraising and recruitment for JeM.
- Funeral: Attended by senior JeM operatives and local government officials, further exposing Pakistan’s continued support for terror networks.
3. Mohammad Yusuf Azhar
- Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
- Role: Weapons trainer and recruiter for JeM.
- Background: Brother-in-law of Masood Azhar and a prime accused in the IC-814 hijacking. Azhar facilitated the release of Masood Azhar in exchange for hostages during the Kandahar hijacking in 1999.
4. Khalid alias Abu Akasha
- Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba
- Role: Weapons smuggler and logistics head.
- Background: Key operative in facilitating arms trafficking from Afghanistan to LeT cadres in Kashmir.
- Funeral: Held in Faisalabad, attended by military officers and the Deputy Commissioner of Faisalabad.
5. Mohammad Hassan Khan
- Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
- Role: Son of Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri, JeM’s operational commander in POK.
- Background: Played a critical role in coordinating attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Strategic Response to Terrorism
The Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and POK, marking one of the most comprehensive military responses to cross-border terrorism in recent years.
The operation, which began in the early hours of May 7, included strikes on terror training camps in Muzaffarabad, Bahawalpur, and Gulpur, among other locations. The action was in direct retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which India has attributed to Pakistan-based terror outfits.
India’s Response and Global Outreach
India has shared evidence of Pakistan’s complicity in the Pahalgam attack with international partners, highlighting the presence of senior Pakistani military personnel at the funerals of known terrorists. Indian officials assert that these images provide further proof of Pakistan’s state support for terrorist organizations operating within its borders.
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