India vs Pakistan War: Jaish-e-Mohammed Leader Mohammad Yusuf Azhar Killed in Indian Strikes
Indian strikes have eliminated Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, a top Jaish-e-Mohammed leader and brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar, who was wanted for the IC-814 hijacking.
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India vs Pakistan War: Mohammad Yusuf Azhar Killed in Indian Strikes
In a significant development in the ongoing India vs Pakistan War, Indian strikes have eliminated Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, a senior leader of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
Yusuf Azhar, also known by multiple aliases such as Ustad Ji, Mohd Salim, and Ghosi Sahab, was a key figure within JeM and had direct familial ties with Maulana Masood Azhar, the founder of the terrorist organization.
Who Was Mohammad Yusuf Azhar?
- Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
- Family Connection: Brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar
- Role in JeM:
- Handled weapons training for JeM recruits.
- Coordinated terrorist activities in Jammu & Kashmir.
- Notable Involvement:
- Directly linked to the IC-814 hijacking case, one of the most infamous terror incidents in Indian history.
- Known for planning and executing multiple terrorist attacks in Jammu & Kashmir.
The Notorious IC-814 Hijacking
Mohammad Yusuf Azhar’s name is most infamously associated with the 1999 IC-814 hijacking.
- Incident Details:
- The Indian Airlines Flight IC-814 was hijacked on December 24, 1999, while flying from Kathmandu to New Delhi.
- The hijackers forced the plane to land in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
- After intense negotiations, India was compelled to release Maulana Masood Azhar and two other terrorists in exchange for the hostages.
- Yusuf Azhar’s Role:
- He was among the key planners of this hijacking.
- Despite being wanted for the incident, he continued to operate freely in Pakistan.
Why His Death Is Significant
The death of Mohammad Yusuf Azhar in the India vs Pakistan War is a major blow to Jaish-e-Mohammed, which has been responsible for numerous terror attacks against India.
- His elimination weakens JeM’s leadership structure.
- It sends a clear message of India’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.
- This strike also reaffirms India’s intelligence and operational capabilities in neutralizing high-value targets.
What Lies Ahead
The death of Mohammad Yusuf Azhar is expected to impact the operational capabilities of Jaish-e-Mohammed, especially in Jammu & Kashmir.
India’s counter-terrorism operations continue amid the ongoing India vs Pakistan War, and further actions may be expected to eliminate other top terrorists.
The Indian government has maintained a firm stance on eradicating terrorism at its roots, and this operation is a testament to that commitment.
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