Key Facts
Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri has publicly accused Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir of ordering senior officers to participate in funerals of terrorists killed during India’s Operation Sindoor in May 2025. A video of Kashmiri’s statement, released in September 2025, has gone viral, directly contradicting Pakistan’s repeated denials of supporting terrorism.
What Happened
According to Kashmiri, Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) instructed that slain terrorists be “honoured as martyrs” and given military-style funerals. He claimed corps commanders were ordered to attend the funerals in uniform and accompany the janaza (funeral procession).
This admission strengthens India’s long-standing claims that Pakistan’s military apparatus provides both ideological and logistical support to proscribed terror groups.
Background: Operation Sindoor
On May 7, 2025, India carried out precision missile strikes against nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 tourists. Targets included JeM’s headquarters in Bahawalpur.
Official Reactions
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the revelations make the “terrorist-military nexus of Pakistan even more glaring.”
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had earlier shared photographs showing terrorists being given state honors and draped in Pakistan’s national flag.
Terror Group Response
Kashmiri boasted that after “25 years of struggle,” JeM had successfully brought the Pakistan Army, Air Force, and Navy under jihadi ideology. He also reaffirmed Masood Azhar’s involvement in the Delhi and Mumbai terror attacks.
Current Developments
- Following the devastation of its Punjab bases in Operation Sindoor, JeM has begun relocating to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
- The group has announced a September 25 memorial in Peshawar for Yusuf Azhar (Masood Azhar’s brother), who was killed in the Indian strikes.
Global Impact
These revelations provide concrete evidence of Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism. International observers warn that the disclosures could:
- Reignite debates over Pakistan’s FATF grey-listing status.
- Damage Islamabad’s credibility in global counter-terrorism forums.
- Increase diplomatic pressure from India’s strategic partners.
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