Mohammad Tahir Anwar, the brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, has died in Pakistan under mysterious circumstances, with no official word yet on the cause of his death.
Tahir Anwar was closely associated with the Pakistan-based terror outfit and had been active in its operations for years. His death was confirmed through the group’s official channel, which stated that his funeral would be held late Monday night at Jamia Masjid Usman Wali in Bahawalpur.
No Clarity on Cause of Death
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Deceased | Mohammad Tahir Anwar |
| Relation | Brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar |
| Location | Pakistan (funeral in Bahawalpur) |
| Cause of Death | Unclear; no mention of illness or incident |
| Group Confirmation | Via JeM’s official channel |
There is still no official word on the cause of Tahir Anwar’s death, with no mention of illness or any specific incident so far, according to sources, raising questions.
Jaish-e-Mohammed: A History of Attacks
Jaish-e-Mohammed is not a fringe outfit. The group has been linked to several major attacks in India:
| Attack | Year | Casualties/Details |
|---|---|---|
| Parliament Attack | 2001 | Multiple casualties |
| Pathankot Airbase Strike | 2016 | Security forces killed |
| Uri Attack | 2016 | 19 soldiers killed |
| Pulwama Attack | 2019 | 40 CRPF personnel killed |
Indian Strikes on Jaish Targets
Indian forces have carried out strikes on Jaish targets inside Pakistan, including its headquarters in Bahawalpur, in which several of Azhar’s close relatives were killed.
In September last year, Jaish indirectly acknowledged these losses for the first time. A senior commander of the outfit admitted that members of Azhar’s family were killed during India’s strike on Bahawalpur under Operation Sindoor.
| Operation Sindoor Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Context | India’s response to April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam (26 killed) |
| Target | Jaish headquarters in Bahawalpur |
| Damage | Multiple terror sites reduced to rubble; Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah suffered extensive damage |
| Casualties | Around 10 of Masood Azhar’s relatives killed, including his sister, her husband, a nephew, a niece, and children from his extended family |
