Sun May 11 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## India Launches Cross-Border Strikes, Eliminating Top Terrorists

**NEW DELHI, May 11, 2025** – India launched a major counter-terrorism operation, codenamed “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine training camps of Pakistan-based terrorist organizations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. The operation resulted in the deaths of five high-profile terrorists, including key commanders from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen.

Among the dead were Hafiz Muhammad Jameel and Mohammad Yusuf Azhar (brothers-in-law of JeM founder Maulana Masood Azhar), and LeT commanders Mudassar Khadian and Khalid. Mohammad Hassan Khan of JeM was also killed.

The Indian government confirmed that the operation successfully targeted the leadership of these groups, which have been responsible for numerous attacks in India over the past three decades, including the 2001 Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and the recent Pahalgam massacre.

Following the strikes, Pakistan held state funerals for the slain terrorists at LeT headquarters in Muridke, Punjab, with top military officials in attendance, including Pakistan Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. This action has been interpreted as confirmation of the groups’ links to the Pakistani establishment.

The article details the history and activities of each terrorist organization:

* **Hizb-ul-Mujahideen:** Founded in 1989, this group, linked to Pakistan’s ISI, operates primarily in PoK and Jammu and Kashmir, responsible for numerous attacks on civilian and military targets. Its leader, Syed Salahuddin, previously offered a ceasefire that was later retracted.

* **Lashkar-e-Taiba:** Established in 1990, this group is known for its extensive network across Pakistan and involvement in major attacks, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Its leader, Hafiz Saeed, is currently imprisoned in Pakistan. One of its key training bases, Markaz Taiba, was reportedly targeted during the Indian operation.

* **Jaish-e-Mohammad:** Founded in 2000 by Maulana Masood Azhar, this group is known for its involvement in the 2001 Parliament attack and the 2019 Pulwama attack. The operation targeted its headquarters, killing several of Azhar’s family members who were involved in the group’s activities.

The Indian government’s swift action underscores its commitment to combating cross-border terrorism and dismantling the infrastructure supporting these groups. The Pakistani response further highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations.

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