Operation Sindoor: Who are the 5 key Pakistani terrorists killed in precision strikes by India

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Here's a list of key terrorists killed during Operation Sindoor on May 7

Mudassar Khadian Khas (also known as Mudassar or Abu Jundal)

Mohammad Yusuf Azhar (aliases: Ustad Ji, Mohd Salim, Ghosi Sahab)

India Confirms ‘Phase 2’ Of Operation Sindoor; ‘100+ Pakistani Terrorists Killed, Mission Underway’

NEW DELHI: India conducted 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, executing precise strikes against nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK. The Indian Air Force and Army collaborated in a coordinated effort to effectively neutralise these targets. Operation Sindoor was India's response to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed lives of 26 civilians.The Army deployed loitering munitions and Kamikaze drones for conducting distant aerial attacks, whilst also utilising advanced extended-range artillery shells to strike specific locations, based on reliable intelligence inputs.The government said at least 100 terrorists were killed during the operation:Organisation: Lashkar-e-Taiba - Managed operations at Markaz Taiba in Muridke- Received military honors at his funeral from Pakistan's Army- Received floral tributes from Pakistan's Army chief- Government school hosted his funeral prayers, conducted by JuD leader Hafiz Abdul Rauf- High-ranking military and police officials attended the ceremonyOrganisation: Jaish-e-Mohammed - Related to Maulana Masood Azhar (eldest brother-in-law)- Supervised operations at Markaz Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur- Key figure in youth radicalization and JeM financial operationsOrganisation: Jaish-e-Mohammed- Masood Azhar's brother-in-law- Responsible for JeM's weapons training programs- Connected to various terror incidents in J&K- Named suspect in IC-814 aircraft hijackingOrganisation: Lashkar-e-Taiba- Orchestrated multiple terror operations in J&K- Involved in Afghan arms trafficking- Senior military and civil administration officials attended his funeral in FaisalabadOrganisation: Jaish-e-Mohammed- Son of JeM's PoK commander Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri- Instrumental in planning terror activities in J&K

gambooka_seferis on May 11st, 2025 at 04:58 UTC »

Just so everyone is aware, the terrorists who carried out the Pahalgam attack - the attack which was India's cause to this war - are still at large - in Indian Kashmir, where they have over a million troops deployed.

WellOkayMaybe on May 11st, 2025 at 04:39 UTC »

Very well stated, sir.

BROWN-MUNDA_ on May 11st, 2025 at 04:05 UTC »

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“Operation Sindoor: Who are the 5 key Pakistani terrorists killed in precision strikes by India”

Published: May 10, 2025, TOI News Desk

🔴 Overview of Operation Sindoor

On May 7, 2025, India launched Operation Sindoor, a coordinated precision strike targeting nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

It was a retaliatory operation following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, which killed 26 Indian civilians.

The operation involved the Indian Army and Air Force, utilizing:

Loitering munitions Kamikaze drones Extended-range artillery shells All strikes were guided by credible intelligence inputs.

According to official sources, over 100 terrorists were neutralized during the operation.

🔑 Five Key Pakistani Terrorists Eliminated 1. Mudassar Khadian Khas (Alias: Abu Jundal) Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)

Role:

Operational head at Markaz Taiba, Muridke. Notable propagandist and recruiter.

Aftermath:

Received military honors at his funeral. Funeral prayers held at a government school, led by JuD leader Hafiz Abdul Rauf. Attended by high-ranking Pakistan Army and police officials. Floral tributes from Pakistan's Army chief. 2. Hafiz Muhammad Jameel Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

Role:

Brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar. Head of Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur. Influential in radicalizing youth and overseeing financial logistics of JeM. 3. Mohammad Yusuf Azhar (Aliases: Ustad Ji, Mohd Salim, Ghosi Sahab) Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

Role:

Another brother-in-law of Masood Azhar. Ran JeM’s weapon training programs. Key figure in terror attacks in Jammu & Kashmir. Named suspect in the 1999 IC-814 hijacking incident. 4. Khalid (Alias: Abu Akasha) Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)

Role:

Led multiple attacks in J&K. Played a role in trafficking arms from Afghanistan.

Aftermath:

Funeral held in Faisalabad, attended by senior military and civil officials. 5. Mohammad Hassan Khan Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)

Role:

Son of Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri, JeM’s PoK commander. Strategic planner of terror activities in Kashmir. 📽️ Additional Developments Indian government released video footage of the operation and follow-up actions by the Army along the Line of Control (LoC). Reports of Pakistan repositioning its troops in forward areas. Civilian infrastructure in Pakistan (ATMs, airports) impacted; Indian government denied circulating “fake news” about military evacuations. 🧭 Strategic Context India stated the operation was a targeted, intelligence-led counterterrorism measure, not a war against Pakistan. Indian government dismissed Pakistan’s denial of casualties with timestamped satellite images.