In a shocking disclosure, Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, a senior commander of Jaish-e-Muhammad, revealed that the Chief of the Pakistani Army, Asim Munir, instructed military generals to participate in the funerals of terrorists who were killed during Operation Sindoor. In a video that has surfaced online, Ilyas stated, 'The GHQ mandated that the martyrs be honored and given a final salute.'
This recent admission comes in the wake of images showing Pakistani soldiers at the funeral of a deceased terrorist. This revelation is particularly significant as it follows Pakistan's repeated claims denying the existence of terrorist camps within its borders. Ilyas Kashmiri asserted that corps commanders were instructed to attend and secure the funeral procession while in uniform.
Masood Ilyas Kashmiri also made notable comments regarding Operation Sindoor, a crucial counter-terrorism initiative executed in Bahawalpur as a response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. He mentioned that family members of Masood Azhar, the leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad, were killed during this operation. This marks the first acknowledgment from the terror group regarding the deaths of Azhar's relatives during India's military action in Bahawalpur.
In a widely circulated video, Kashmiri elaborated on how Indian forces infiltrated their hideout and launched an attack. He described the aftermath, stating that Masood Azhar's family was 'torn into pieces' during the Operation Sindoor strike. The footage also features Kashmiri alongside Pakistani Army personnel, where he concedes that the terror organization has incurred significant losses.