The Pakistani government has announced a compensation of ₹1 crore each to the families of terrorists killed during India’s Operation Sindoor. Among them are 14 individuals linked directly to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, who were killed in a strike on Azhar’s residence. If disbursed, this could result in a ₹14 crore payout to the family of the globally wanted terrorist.
Azhar’s House Targeted in Indian Strike
The Indian Army launched a precision strike at Masood Azhar’s house in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, as part of Operation Sindoor. The attack killed 14 terrorists closely connected with the JeM chief. These individuals reportedly received their training and ideological indoctrination under Azhar’s leadership. Following their deaths, Pakistan announced a compensation package amounting to ₹1 crore for each terrorist’s family.
Masood Azhar’s Own Words After the Attack
In the aftermath of the strike, Masood Azhar issued a statement claiming personal loss. “My elder sister, brother-in-law and children died in the Indian attack,” he said. Reports later confirmed that his brother Rauf Azhar, accused in the Kandahar hijacking, was also killed. Azhar wrote, “Now I have no desire to live and I want to die.”
The Web of Terrorism Inside the Family
The 14 terrorists were not just associates; they were groomed by Azhar himself, with direct family members allegedly involved in the training operations. His sister’s husband reportedly trained militants in a madrasa, and his brother Rauf held a key role in JeM operations and was a known figure in India’s most high-profile terror cases.
Masood Azhar Goes Underground
Since the Pahalgam terror attack, Azhar has disappeared from public view. Sources claim that the Pakistan Army is sheltering him. Though officially unconfirmed, Pakistan’s silence on the ₹14 crore payout to his family raises questions about its continued support of designated terrorists.