Quick Info
| Profession | Terrorist, Religious Teacher |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 10/07/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Masood Azhar
18/07/2025
Fresh intelligence reports suggested that Masood Azhar had been spotted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan region. The reports said he was believed to be far from his Bahawalpur base, amid continuing scrutiny of JeM’s leadership after the May 2025 strikes.
07/05/2025
Masood Azhar said 10 of his relatives were killed in an Indian strike on a mosque complex in Bahawalpur during Operation Sindoor. Reports said the dead included his older sister, her husband, a nephew, a niece, and several children from his family. The strike targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed-linked infrastructure in response to the Pahalgam attack.
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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) |
| UN Designation | Listed as an international terrorist by the United Nations Security Council on 1 May 2019 |
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
| 1. Masood Azhar was the third child in a family of 11 siblings, consisting of five brothers and six sisters. | |
| 2. His father, a cleric, managed a dairy and poultry farm. | |
| 3. He enrolled in Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia in Karachi at an early age, focusing on Islamic studies. | |
| 4. He became involved with radical Islamic ideology during the 1980s, influenced by the Afghan jihad. | |
| 5. Azhar has proficiency in multiple languages, including Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Panjabi. | |
| 6. He was released from Indian prison in 1999 in exchange for passengers of the hijacked Indian Airlines plane IC-814. | |
| 7. Jaish-e-Mohammed established a women's wing called Jamiat ul Mominat in 2024 to expand recruitment and operational capabilities. | |
| 8. In November 2024, Azhar delivered a public speech at the Umm-ul-Qura seminary in Bahawalpur after 21 years of limited public appearances, vowing war on India and Israel. |
