From Abu Jundal to IC-814 hijacker to Masood's kin: List of top 5 Lashkar, Jaish terrorists wiped out in 'Op Sindoor'
Among those killed were five top operatives from Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, whose profiles reveal deep involvement in planning and executing attacks against India, according to the sources
- May 10, 2025,
- Updated May 10, 2025 3:47 PM IST
In its most sweeping cross-border operation since Balakot, India’s Operation Sindoor eliminated over 100 terrorists in a precision strike across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Among those killed were five top operatives from Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, whose profiles reveal deep involvement in planning and executing attacks against India, according to the sources.
The 25-minute multi-domain assault, involving air, naval and ground-based platforms, struck nine high-value terror launchpads. According to government sources, the strikes were “measured, precise, and intelligence-driven,” with each target verified through actionable intelligence.
During the strike, Indian forces neutralised Mudassar Khadian Khas, also known as Abu Jundal.
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Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba
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Role: In-charge of Markaz Taiba, Muridke
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Post-strike detail: Received a guard of honour at his funeral from the Pakistan Army
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Funeral attendees: Serving Lt. General, IG of Punjab Police; wreaths from Pak Army Chief and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz
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Funeral prayer led by: Hafiz Abdul Rauf of JuD (a UN-designated terrorist)
Another key target eliminated was Hafiz Muhammed Jameel, a senior Jaish-e-Mohammed figure.
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Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
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Relation: Eldest brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar
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Role: In-charge of Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur
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Activities: Radical indoctrination and fundraising for JeM
Also killed was Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, known by several aliases including Ustad Ji and Mohd Salim.
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Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
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Relation: Brother-in-law of Masood Azhar
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Role: Weapons trainer for JeM
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Notable Involvement: Suspect in the IC-814 hijacking; linked to multiple terror attacks in J&K
Another top Lashkar operative, Khalid, alias Abu Akasha, was also confirmed dead.
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Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba
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Role: Orchestrated multiple terror strikes in J&K
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Other Activities: Weapons smuggling from Afghanistan
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Funeral: Held in Faisalabad, attended by Pakistani Army officials and the Deputy Commissioner
The fifth high-value target was Mohammad Hassan Khan, a next-generation Jaish leader.
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Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
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Family Ties: Son of Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri, operational commander of JeM in PoK
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Role: Coordinated terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir
Officials noted that Operation Sindoor was not just retaliatory but a show of India's resolve and capability in dismantling terror infrastructure. The operation follows the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 dead and has since triggered a wave of retaliatory and defensive actions by Indian forces.
In its most sweeping cross-border operation since Balakot, India’s Operation Sindoor eliminated over 100 terrorists in a precision strike across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. Among those killed were five top operatives from Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, whose profiles reveal deep involvement in planning and executing attacks against India, according to the sources.
The 25-minute multi-domain assault, involving air, naval and ground-based platforms, struck nine high-value terror launchpads. According to government sources, the strikes were “measured, precise, and intelligence-driven,” with each target verified through actionable intelligence.
During the strike, Indian forces neutralised Mudassar Khadian Khas, also known as Abu Jundal.
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Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba
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Role: In-charge of Markaz Taiba, Muridke
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Post-strike detail: Received a guard of honour at his funeral from the Pakistan Army
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Funeral attendees: Serving Lt. General, IG of Punjab Police; wreaths from Pak Army Chief and Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz
-
Funeral prayer led by: Hafiz Abdul Rauf of JuD (a UN-designated terrorist)
Another key target eliminated was Hafiz Muhammed Jameel, a senior Jaish-e-Mohammed figure.
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Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
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Relation: Eldest brother-in-law of Maulana Masood Azhar
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Role: In-charge of Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur
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Activities: Radical indoctrination and fundraising for JeM
Also killed was Mohammad Yusuf Azhar, known by several aliases including Ustad Ji and Mohd Salim.
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Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
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Relation: Brother-in-law of Masood Azhar
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Role: Weapons trainer for JeM
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Notable Involvement: Suspect in the IC-814 hijacking; linked to multiple terror attacks in J&K
Another top Lashkar operative, Khalid, alias Abu Akasha, was also confirmed dead.
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Affiliation: Lashkar-e-Taiba
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Role: Orchestrated multiple terror strikes in J&K
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Other Activities: Weapons smuggling from Afghanistan
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Funeral: Held in Faisalabad, attended by Pakistani Army officials and the Deputy Commissioner
The fifth high-value target was Mohammad Hassan Khan, a next-generation Jaish leader.
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Affiliation: Jaish-e-Mohammed
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Family Ties: Son of Mufti Asghar Khan Kashmiri, operational commander of JeM in PoK
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Role: Coordinated terror operations in Jammu & Kashmir
Officials noted that Operation Sindoor was not just retaliatory but a show of India's resolve and capability in dismantling terror infrastructure. The operation follows the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 dead and has since triggered a wave of retaliatory and defensive actions by Indian forces.