Muhammad Tahir Anwar (62), the brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, was shot dead under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan.
According to reports, he was hit by more than 20 bullets, and his head was severely damaged in the attack.
His funeral was held at Jamia Masjid Usman Wali in Bahawalpur around midnight on Monday. The death was confirmed through the militant group’s official communication channel, though no cause of death was disclosed.
Key Figure in Jaish Leadership
Muhammad Tahir Anwar was considered a close aide and right-hand man of Masood Azhar.
- He headed the military affairs wing of Jaish-e-Mohammed
- He had overseen the group’s training and infrastructure operations for over two decades
Background of Jaish-e-Mohammed
Jaish-e-Mohammed has been linked to several major attacks in India, including:
- The 2001 Indian Parliament attack
- The 2016 Pathankot Airbase attack
- The Uri attack, in which 19 soldiers were killed
- The 2019 Pulwama bombing, which killed 40 CRPF personnel
Previous Strikes and Losses
During Operation Sindoor, Indian forces reportedly targeted militant infrastructure in Pakistan, including Jaish facilities in Bahawalpur, resulting in the deaths of several close associates and relatives of Masood Azhar.
Related Incident
In a separate recent incident, Bilal Arif Salafi, a commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba, was shot dead by unidentified attackers at Markaz Taiba in Muridke shortly after Eid prayers.
Summary
- Location: Bahawalpur, Pakistan
- Victim: Muhammad Tahir Anwar (62)
- Cause: Suspected shooting (20+ bullets)
- Motive: Unknown
- Status: Mysterious / Unconfirmed details
