Masood Azhar's Nephew Mohammed Umar Killed in Jammu & Kashmir Encounter; JeM Accepts: Report
The Jaish has issued an announcement confirming the demise of Umar, one of their senior insurgent leaders deployed in conflict-ridden Valley.
New Delhi, April 3: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the Pakistan-based terrorist group headed by Masood Azhar, has accepted the killing of their chief's nephew Mohammed Umar, who was deployed as a militant commander in the Indian territory of Jammu & Kashmir. A namaz-e-janaza (funeral prayer) in absence was held for Umar, reports said on Wednesday.
The Jaish has issued an announcement confirming the demise of Umar, one of their senior insurgent leaders deployed in conflict-ridden Valley, learnt CNN News 18. The deceased's father and Azhar's brother-in-law has been identified as Ibrahim Azhar. China Says 'Working Hard' on Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar's Blacklisting.
Update on Masood Azhar's Nephew's Death:
Umar was reportedly killed in the massive crackdown launched by the Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police following the Pulwama attack on February 14.
The terror strike on a CRPF convoy in Awantipora had left over 40 security personnel dead. The suicide bomber was identified as a local Kashmiri youth, Adil Ahmed Dar, who was affiliated with the Jaish.
Following the attack, the Indian forces carried out an air raid in Balakot, where the largest JeM camp was targeted.
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