Masood Azhar’s Brother Tahir Anwar Dies In Pakistan, Cause Remains Unclear

Pakistan: News has come from Bahawalpur, Pakistan, which has shocked the Indian security agencies. Mohammad Tahir Anwar, elder brother of terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Masood Azhar has died under suspicious circumstances. Indian intelligence sources have confirmed this death. No one has the answer yet as to how the death occurred. Only a funeral notice was released by the organization, complete silence on the reason.

Did Tahir Anwar die under suspicious circumstances?

The exact cause of death is not clear yet. Security agencies are keeping a close watch on the situation. There has been no mention of any disease, nor confirmation of any attack or incident. This uncertainty is giving rise to various kinds of speculations. When an important face of a terrorist organization silently leaves the world and the organization does not even give a reason, then it is natural to raise questions.

Did Jaish-e-Mohammed itself give information about this death?

The death was confirmed in a social media post linked to the organization. One message read, "Hakeem Mohammad Tahir Anwar, elder brother of Maulana Masood Azhar, passed away from this world by the will of Allah." It was also informed that his Namaz-e-Janaza will be offered at Jamia Usman and Ali near the railway station on Heavy Industries Road in Bahawalpur at 10:30 am.

Had India's actions already hurt the organization?

On 7 May 2025, under Operation Sindoor, India launched missile attacks on Jaish positions in Bahawalpur. Masood Azhar himself admitted that 10 of his family members and four close associates were killed in these attacks. In September 2025, top Jaish commanders also admitted that their training camps in Bahawalpur had been destroyed. In this context, the death of Tahir Anwar is considered another big blow to the organization.

Will the death of Tahir Anwar weaken the organization?

This question is still waiting for answer. Jaish is a family-based organization, which the ISI has deliberately maintained this way to maintain control over it. Whenever there has been a death of a family member, the organization has reorganized itself. Experts say that the real impact will depend on what strategy the leadership adopts next. At present, the exact cause of death is still awaited.