Masood Azhar, chief of the terrorist group Jaish-e-Muhammad, is reported to be in hiding in Pakistan following India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025, which destroyed Jaish’s Bahawalpur headquarters. The strike inflicted a severe blow on the organization and killed around a dozen key terrorists including Azhar’s close family members. Among the dead were 10 of Azhar’s relatives, including his sister, brother-in-law, and their children, delivering both operational and personal losses. Intelligence suggests that Azhar is under protective custody of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi, and while his public appearances have ceased, sources indicate he may be mobilizing for a comeback to revive the terrorist network. Operation Sindoor highlighted India’s ability to penetrate deep into Pakistan and sustain pressure on terror groups. Despite Pakistani government denials of his involvement, Azhar remains a significant figure for Pakistan’s ISI and continues to vow attacks on India. His organization is reportedly attempting to regroup, with plans underway to rebuild its infrastructure and fundraise aggressively through mosques doubling as terror hubs. The situation reflects ongoing India-Pakistan tensions centered on counter-terrorism efforts.