NEW DELHI:ย In a chilling display of defiance, Masood Azhar, the notorious chief of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), has been caught celebrating the deadly April 22 Pahalgam attack, where innocent lives were mercilessly taken. Eyewitnesses have confirmed the presence of Azharโs signature Toyota car at a lavish feast in Pakistan, sending shockwaves through intelligence communities and confirming what India has long knownโPakistan continues to be a breeding ground for terror.
The Pahalgam attack, which targeted civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, has been widely condemned as a brutal act of terror. Indian authorities have squarely blamed JeM for the massacre, and Masood Azhar, whose bloodstained hands are responsible for countless attacks on Indian soil, remains the mastermind behind this wave of violence.
While Pakistanโs government pretends to be committed to combating terrorism, this shocking display of support for Azharโs groupโcelebrating the brutal assaultโlays bare the hypocrisy at play. How long can the world ignore the blatant fact that Azhar, who remains a free man within Pakistan, continues to operate with impunity while celebrating the death of innocents?
Sources have confirmed that the feast, where militants toasted their “victory,” was organized by Azharโs supporters in a show of open defiance. The sight of his Toyota car at the celebration only adds fuel to Indiaโs long-standing allegations that Pakistan provides sanctuary to terror masterminds, allowing them to operate freely, even in the aftermath of bloodshed.
This revelation is more than just a scandalโit’s a direct slap in the face of international efforts to curb cross-border terrorism. For years, Pakistan has denied any involvement in the attack, but the spectacle of Azharโs celebration proves otherwise. It is now clearer than ever: Pakistan is complicit, offering safe haven to those who carry out violence against India.
The incident has triggered a fresh wave of outrage in India, where citizens and government officials alike are demanding stronger, decisive action. Indian intelligence agencies are now more determined than ever to bring the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack to justice and to expose Pakistanโs role in perpetuating terror.
The international community can no longer turn a blind eye to the fact that Pakistan remains the epicenter of terror. The global pressure on Pakistan must intensify, with tangible consequences for its continued support of terrorist activities. Pakistan’s refusal to act against Azhar and his ilk not only endangers the peace of the region but also undermines global security.
India stands firm in its resolve to ensure that those behind the Pahalgam massacre face the full force of justice, and it is time the world holds Pakistan accountable for harboring terrorists who delight in the bloodshed of innocent lives.