Maulana Abdul Aziz, a senior member of the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Aziz had made headlines last month after threatening India with “Balkanization”, invoking the disintegration of the Soviet Union as a warning.
Security agencies monitoring JeM activities confirmed that Aziz’s death was first reported by multiple social media handles affiliated with the terror outfit, though no official cause has been disclosed. According to sources, his namaz-e-janaza (funeral prayer) was held recently in Bahawalpur, the same city that houses JeM’s headquarters — a site previously targeted by Indian precision airstrikes.
The most Notorious Jaish-E-Mohammad senior leader (Terrorist) Maulana Abdul Aziz Esar is dead (02-06-2025)
He was from Ashrafwala, Kallur Kot, Bhakkar District in the Punjab Province of Pakistan
According to JeM sources he died of a heart attack (No confirmation on his death… pic.twitter.com/3Mwgrc9X1a
— OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) June 3, 2025
Despite his public prominence, especially in radicalizing youth and organizing rallies in Bahawalpur, Rawalpindi, and nearby regions, JeM has withheld key details regarding the circumstances of his death. Intelligence officials say there is a possibility Aziz may have succumbed to injuries sustained during Indian airstrikes, though this remains unconfirmed. Another theory suggests he may have been targeted in an internal power struggle or eliminated due to operational liabilities.
Abdul Aziz had sparked outrage in India in May 2025 by warning that India would be divided like the USSR. According to Indian intelligence agencies, he was a prominent radicaliser and rally organiser for JeM in Punjab province, including areas such as Bahawalpur and Rawalpindi.
Abdul Aziz was considered a key recruiter and radicalizer for JeM in Pakistan’s Punjab province, instrumental in mobilizing local youth against India. His death is seen as a significant setback to the terror group’s influence in the region, especially in and around Bahawalpur — a key hub for extremist activity.
Security agencies in India continue to monitor developments closely, viewing Aziz’s death as a potential disruption in JeM’s propaganda and recruitment machinery.
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