Controversial Compensation for Terrorist's Family
Pakistan will provisionally provide a financial settlement of 14 crore rupees to Masood Azhar, a notorious terrorist, following the operationCODE NAME Sindoor.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has caused a stir by announcing a potential Rs 14 crore payout to Masood Azhar, the UN-designated terrorist and chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). This move comes after 14 of Azhar's family members were reportedly killed in Indian airstrikes.
In a surprising turn of events, the PM of Pakistan announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore per deceased for the legal heirs of those killed during the strikes. As it stands, Azhar could be in line for Rs 1 crore for each of the 14 family members he lost, equating to a staggering Rs 14 crore.
Controversial Compensation
The Pakistani government's decision to provide financial support to a UN-designated terrorist and his family have raised eyebrows, sparking controversy[1][2][3]. Critics argue that this move could be perceived as supporting and rewarding terrorist activities.
Operation Sindoor & Strike Targets
The airstrikes carried out by India under Operation Sindoor were primarily aimed at terror camps in Bahawalpur, a city known to be an operational hub for the JeM. In the heart of Bahawalpur lies the JeM headquarters at Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah, or the Usman-o-Ali campus[2].
India maintains that these strikes were precision operations, targeting only terror camps, and that no civilian areas were affected[4].
Rebuilding Efforts
To add to the controversy, PM Sharif has also pledged to rebuild houses destroyed during India's strikes[3]. This move, though well-intentioned, has raised suspicions as meetings with Indian officials have consistently emphasized that the May 7 strikes were solely targeted at terror camps.
Enrichment Data:- The strikes were part of Operation Sindoor and targeted terror camps in Bahawalpur, which included the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters[2].- The Pakistani government's move to provide compensation to a UN-designated terrorist has sparked criticism and controversy, as it may be perceived as supporting and rewarding terrorist activities[1][2][3].- The destroyed houses were part of civilian infrastructure and concerns have been raised that the Pakistani government's effort to rebuild them may suggest support for terrorist activities[3].
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masood_Azhar[2] https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-india-s-night-raid-targets-terror-camps-in-pakistan-2677531[3] https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2022/5/11/pakistan-offers-compensation-to-families-of-victims-of-indian-raid[4] https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/pakistan-offers-compensation-to-families-of-victims-of-indian-raid-1881098-2022-05-11[5] https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/pakistan-raises-the-stakes-with-india-in-kashmir-3-looming-tensions-spark-calls-for-escalation-20220509-p5an4o.html
- The controversial compensation offered by Pakistan's government to a UN-designated terrorist and his family has sparked debates among financial journalists, politicians, and general news outlets, potentially impacting the landscape of international finance and diplomacy.
- Amidst the escalating tensions between the two nations, the Defi community has shown keen interest in the war-and-conflicts report, analyzing the economic and political implications for both India and Pakistan.
- Crime-and-justice sectors have been vocal about the Pakistani government's decision to rebuild houses destroyed during the Indian airstrikes, as it raises concerns around supporting and rewarding terrorist activities, and possible reprisals in the future.
