Meet Mohammad Hassan Khan: Key player in Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attacks
Boy Identified as Mohammad Hassan Khan, JeM Terrorist Targeted in Anti-Terrorist Operation Sindoor
In the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, that left 26 Indian and Nepali citizens dead, Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian Armed Forces, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
As the Ministry of Defence declared, nine strategic locations were targeted, with the operation demonstrating India's restraint and precision. It’s essential to understand that this operation came as a response to the Pahalgam attack, and Mohammad Hassan Khan played a significant role in the events leading up to it.
Mohammad Hassan Khan: The Jaish-e-Mohammed's Man in PoK
Our sources reveal that Mohammad Hassan Khan was closely associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). He was the son of Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri, the operational commander of JeM in PoK, who oversaw many militant operations in the region.
Khan was instrumental in coordinating terrorist activities within Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing his importance within the JeM hierarchy. While his detailed activities remain somewhat elusive, it’s clear that he shared a high-profile position in the militant network.
What Happened to Mohammad Hassan Khan?
During Operation Sindoor, Mohammad Hassan Khan met his demise, along with several other key figures within the JeM. Other noteworthy casualties included Mudassar Khadian Khas (alias Mudassar, Abu Jundal), Hafiz Muhammed Jameel, Mohammad Yusuf Azhar (aka Ustad Ji, Mohd Salim, and Ghosi Sahab), and Khalid (aka Abu Akasha).
Pakistani Drones in Indian Territory
Recent reports suggest an escalating tension between India and Pakistan as the Pakistani military has been deploying troops towards forward areas, hinting at an offensive intent to escalate the situation further.
The Ministry of Defence revealed that drones were spotted in 26 locations along the International Border and Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. On Friday, a Pakistani drone strike in Firozpur, Punjab, injured three individuals. The bomb jars neutralized by the army, causing concerns over security along the border.
Simultaneously, Jammu city witnessed explosions, as Indian air defence units intercepted Pakistani drones while a complete blackout was enforced in Udhampur of the Jammu division.
- General news sources report that Mohammad Hassan Khan, the key player in the Jammu and Kashmir terror attacks, was a son of Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri, the operational commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
- Alongside Mohammad Hassan Khan, other prominent JeM figures met their end during Operation Sindoor, including Mudassar Khadian Khas, Hafiz Muhammed Jameel, Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, and Khalid.
- politics and crime-and-justice news outlets are discussing the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, as Pakistan's military deploys troops towards forward areas, implying an offensive intent.
- Recent intercepts by Indian air defense units suggest that there have been Pakistani drone incursions in 26 locations along the International Border and Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, raising security concerns and causing incidents such as the drone strike in Firozpur, Punjab that injured three individuals.
