Early Times Report
Jammu, June 3: Maulana Abdul Aziz, a top commander of the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and one of India’s most wanted terrorists, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bhawalpur, Pakistan, early this morning. Aziz, who recently threatened India with "Balkanisation" and "Ghazwa-e-Hind," was discovered by an aide, with no official cause of death yet disclosed by Pakistani authorities.
Aziz’s death marks another in a series of unexplained killings of high-profile terrorists on India’s most wanted list in Pakistan over the past two years. Sources indicate that more than a dozen such individuals, linked to groups like JeM, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen, have been mysteriously eliminated, often by unidentified gunmen. The Pakistani government and media have remained largely silent on these incidents, with some reports suggesting efforts to downplay the deaths to avoid scrutiny from international bodies like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Maulana Abdul Aziz, a key figure in JeM, had recently made headlines for his inflammatory threats against India, vowing to destabilize the nation through acts of terrorism. His death in Bhawalpur, a known JeM stronghold and the site of India’s recent Operation Sindoor airstrikes, has fueled speculation about the circumstances surrounding it. Social media post Maulana Abdul Aziz, a top commander of JeM and one of India’s most wanted terrorists, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bhawalpur, Pakistan.
Aziz had recently threatened India with "Balkanisation" and "Ghazwa-e-Hind." He was discovered by an aide, with no official cause of death yet disclosed by Pakistani authorities.
Aziz’s death marks another in a series of unexplained killings of high-profile terrorists on India’s most wanted list in Pakistan over the past two years.
More than a dozen such individuals, linked to groups like JeM, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen, have been mysteriously eliminated, often by unidentified gunmen.
The Bhawalpur region, particularly the Subhan Allah complex, has been a focal point for JeM’s activities, including recruitment and indoctrination. The area was heavily targeted during India’s Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025, which killed several JeM operatives and family members of its chief, Masood Azhar. While Pakistani authorities and JeM leadership have not officially confirmed Aziz’s death, social media accounts linked to the group have announced plans for his last rites in Bhawalpur.
The string of mysterious deaths, including those of JeM operatives like Shahid Latif and Raheem Ullah Tariq in 2023, has raised questions about possible covert operations targeting India’s enemies on Pakistani soil. India has consistently denied involvement in such killings, with officials emphasizing that their counter-terrorism efforts focus on precision strikes like Operation Sindoor, which neutralized over 70 terrorists.
As investigations into Aziz’s death continue, the incident underscores the ongoing volatility in Pakistan’s security landscape and the challenges of combating terrorism in the region. The international community has called for restraint amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following recent cross-border incidents. |
