Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Mohammad Masood Azhar Alvi |
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| Infamous For | Being the founder and leader of the Pakistan-based militant organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (167 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia, Banuri Town, Karachi, Pakistan |
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| Year of Graduation | 1989 |
| Qualification | Graduate (as an Alim) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Caste | Sunni |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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| Wife/Spouse | Shazia | ||||
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Family
| Father | Allah Bakhsh Shabir aka Allah Bakash Alvi Sabir (deceased) | ||||
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| Mother | Ruqua Bibi aka Rukia Bibi (deceased) | ||||
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Career
| Overview | Masood Azhar's early life was characterized by a mix of education in Islamic studies and a turn towards radical ideology. He became involved with militant organizations and established Jaish-e-Mohammed, a group known for its terrorist activities against India. His exploits include orchestrating several high-profile terrorist attacks that shaped India-Pakistan relations. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Masood Azhar was the third child in a family of 11 siblings, consisting of five brothers and six sisters. | |
| His father, a cleric, managed a dairy and poultry farm. | |
| He enrolled in Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia in Karachi at an early age, focusing on Islamic studies. | |
| He became involved with radical Islamic ideology during the 1980s, influenced by the Afghan jihad. | |
| Azhar has proficiency in multiple languages, including Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Panjabi. |
