Pakistan: Yet another top terrorist found dead under mysterious circumstances

PTC News Desk: Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman, a notorious terror commander affiliated with Tahreek-ul-Mujahdeen (TuM) and originally from Pulwama, was discovered dead under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan. Rehman, known for his involvement in numerous terror attacks in Kashmir, had sought refuge in Pakistan. 

His death adds to the string of incidents raising questions about Pakistan's role in harboring wanted terrorists. Despite Pakistan's denial, the pattern of high-profile terrorist deaths under murky circumstances casts doubt on Islamabad's claims of combating terrorism effectively.

Who was Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman?

Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman, originally from Pulwama, was a prominent figure within Tahreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), operating as a terror commander. Following his involvement in numerous terrorist activities in Kashmir, he relocated to Pakistan. His demise occurred under mysterious circumstances in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Holding positions as the secretary-general of the United Jihad Council (UJC) and the emir of Tahreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM), Sheikh Jameel-ur-Rehman was officially designated as a terrorist by the Home Ministry in October 2022. Notably, he maintained close ties with Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI.

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Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM)

Founded in June 1990 by Yunus Khan, a close associate of Mohammed Abdullah Tairi, the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Jamaat-e-Ahle-Hadith, Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) has been dedicated to the cause of Jammu and Kashmir's integration with Pakistan, while advocating for a pan-Islamist identity.

Leading the organization is Sheikh Jamil-ur-Rehman, who serves as its chief (Amir). Maulana Fazlur Rahman, head of a faction within the Jamiat-Ulema-e-Islam and currently a Member of the National Assembly (MNA), acts as the patron of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen. Predominantly comprised of terrorists based in Pakistan, TuM also enlists a small number of foot soldiers from Jammu and Kashmir.

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Death note for terrorists

In recent times, Pakistan has experienced a surge in targeted killings of top terrorists by unidentified assailants, causing fear among terrorists who once viewed Pakistan as a safe haven. Pakistani security officials have attributed these killings to "unknown men." While Pakistan has accused India's Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) of orchestrating these attacks, it has been unable to substantiate these claims, with India denying any involvement.

Notable incidents include the killing of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Azam Cheema in Faisalabad in February. Cheema, known as the mastermind behind the 2006 train bombing and believed to be a trainer for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was found dead. In December of the previous year, LeT commander Adnan Ahmed, also known as Abu Hanzala, was shot dead in Karachi, while in November, another LeT commander, Akram Ghazi, met a similar fate in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Additionally, a terrorist linked to the 2018 Sunjwan attack was abducted and beheaded near the Line of Control in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.

Among the other terrorists killed in Pakistan are individuals like Syed Noor Shalobar, Syed Khalid Raza, Aijaz Ahmad Ahanger (alias Abu Usman Al-Kashmiri), Bashir Ahmad Peer (alias Imtiyaz Alam), Abu Qasim, Shahid Latif, Dawood Malik (chief of Lashkar-e-Jabbar), Ejaz Ahmed Ahangar, Basheer Ahmed Mir, and Qaiser Farooq.

Over the past year, approximately a dozen of the most wanted terrorists on India's list have been eliminated in Pakistan by unidentified gunmen. These individuals were involved in notorious acts like the Mumbai bomb blasts and the Pulwama attack, and they were primarily associated with groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HuM), the separatist Khalistan movement, or Jaish-e-Muhammed (JeM).

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(Inputs from agencies)