US EditionPro-Jaish Social Sites Circulate Masood’s Elder Brother’s Death News
Mohammad Tahir Anwar, aged 62, managed Jaish-e-Mohammed’s military operations for over 20 years; cause of death remains unconfirmed, sources said.
- Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, died in Pakistan with the cause remaining unconfirmed. Anwar, 62, served as head of the group's military affairs wing.
- Funeral prayers were conducted late that night at the Markaz Usman-o-Ali complex in Bahawalpur, attended by senior outfit members including Masood, Ibrahim Azhar, and Talha al Saif.
- Before joining JeM, Anwar worked in poultry farming and was the eldest of 12 siblings. He supervised training camps and weapon procurement as military affairs head since 2001.
- Sources indicated Anwar previously sustained serious injuries during Indian Air Force strikes targeting Markaz Subhanallah as part of Operation Sindoor, which also injured his son, Hammad, and killed around 10 relatives.
- Jaish-E-Mohammed has been linked to major terror attacks in India, including the 2001 Parliament attack, 2016 Pathankot airbase strike, the Uri attack killing 19 soldiers, and the 2019 Pulwama bombing claiming 40 CRPF personnel.
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Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar, dies in Pakistan: Report
Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, has reportedly died in Pakistan, with no clarity yet on the cause of his death. Notably, Tahir Anwar, who had long been linked to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror group, was involved in the organisation’s activities for several years. The news about his death was announced through the outfit’s Telegram channel, which said his funeral will be held at 11 pm at Jamia Usman-o-Ali…
Inside Mystery - What Killed Key JeM Face Tahir Anwar? Masood Azhar’s Brother Dies Under Suspicious Circumstances In Pakistan
Mohammad Tahir Anwar, the elder brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, has died in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, under unclear circumstances, per Indian intelligence sources. His death raises speculation as the cause has not been disclosed.
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TFIPOSTJaish chief Masood Azhar's brother dies under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan
Tahir Anwar was closely associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed and had been active in the outfit’s operations for years. His death was confirmed through the group’s official channel, which said his funeral would be held late Monday night at Jamia Masjid Usman Wali in Bahawalpur.
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