“Why India should be concerned about Masood Azhar’s recent public appearance”, First Post, December 5, 2024:
“Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar has resurfaced and lectured a massive public gathering in Bahawalpur, after 21 years. Masood Azhar is a well-known face in Indian security circles. Having brought India and Pakistan twice on a verge of full-fledged war after the parliament attack (2001) and Pulwama attack (2019), every time he resurfaces, the ghost of IC 814 embarrassment haunts the Indian agencies.
On several occasions in the past, JeM released the audio tapes of his speeches, but many of them were his old speeches. What makes this one unique is the dreaded terrorist’s public appearance after nearly two decades. Masood Azhar is known for his fiery, provocative lectures, inspiring hundreds of terrorists. Hordes of Muslim youth inspired by his powerful speeches joined terrorist groups and ended themselves as suicide bombers.
After a break away JeM faction tried to assassinate Gen Pervez Musharraf, the Pakistan Army tightened its noose on Masood Azhar barring him from giving public appearances. However, he never lost favour with his ISI benefactors and continues to be an invaluable asset…….”
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