Mohammad Tahir Anwar, elder brother of Masood Azhar, has died in Pakistan, with no official confirmation on the cause of his death. The development has drawn attention due to his close links with the banned militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed.
According to reports, Tahir Anwar was considered a senior member of the organisation and had been associated with its activities for several years. His death was announced through messages circulated on channels linked to the group, which also shared details of his last rites.
His funeral was held in Bahawalpur, a city often reported as a stronghold of Jaish-e-Mohammed. A number of people were said to have attended the funeral prayers, though there has been no official statement from Pakistani authorities regarding the gathering or the circumstances surrounding his death.
The cause of death remains unclear, with no information provided about any illness or incident. The absence of details has led to speculation, but no verified explanation has emerged so far. Authorities in Pakistan have not publicly commented on the matter.
Tahir Anwar was believed to have played an important role within the group’s structure, contributing to its organisational and operational activities. His association with Jaish-e-Mohammed made him a known figure in discussions around militant networks operating in the region.
The group itself, led by Masood Azhar, has been linked to several major attacks in India over the years, including the 2001 Parliament attack, the 2016 Pathankot airbase attack and the 2019 Pulwama attack. These incidents have kept the organisation under international scrutiny.
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