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Top JeM Commander Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances In Pakistan's Bahawalpur

  • Maulana Abdul Aziz Esar, a senior Jaish-e-Mohammed commander and longtime associate of Masood Azhar, was discovered deceased under unclear conditions in Bahawalpur, Punjab province, Pakistan, in 2025.
  • His death followed heightened tensions after India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted JeM's Bahawalpur headquarters, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
  • Esar played a key role in JeM's Central Shura, overseeing terror planning and radicalisation efforts, including the Markaz Taleem camp in Gilgit-Baltistan.
  • Jaish-E-Mohammed officially confirmed his death and expressed shock, while JeM sources claimed he died of a heart attack amid ongoing speculations.
  • Esar's death signifies a major blow to JeM's military leadership and raises questions about the group's future operations and internal dynamics.
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Resonant News broke the news in on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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