Terrorists are now gripped by a profound fear of death. According to intelligence sources, Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, the two masterminds responsible for major terrorist strikes in India, have been quietly shifted to new locations within Pakistan over the past week. It is reported that both individuals are now securely housed inside heavily guarded safe houses operated by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Where the Two Terrorists Have Been Relocated
According to available details, Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed has been moved from Lahore's Johar Town to the garrison ground area in Rawalpindi, which is situated very close to the Pakistan army headquarters. Meanwhile, Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar has been placed at a secure safe house located in Nawabshah within the Sindh province.
The Primary Reasons Behind the Panic
Sources indicate that this relocation was driven entirely by fear. Following the complete destruction of their core terrorist infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, they now live in constant dread of fresh retaliatory strikes from India. Both terrorists are also terrified of the 'unknown gunmen' who have successfully gunned down several anti-India terrorists across Pakistan in recent months.
Hafiz Saeed Restricts All In-Person Contact
Paralyzed by fear, Hafiz Saeed has stopped meeting Lashkar members face-to-face and now communicates with them exclusively through audio messages. His personal security has been significantly upgraded, and severe restrictions have been imposed on his movement. While Pakistan claims that Saeed is serving a sentence for terror financing inside Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail, intelligence agencies view this as a mere charade, stating that he is actually residing comfortably in a protected safe house.
Masood Azhar Maintains Low Profile
Concurrently, Jaish has suffered a massive blow. Its main headquarters, known as Markaz and located in Bahawalpur, suffered heavy damage during Operation Sindoor, and the organization has since struggled to regroup. Azhar is also avoiding direct contact with his members, communicating only with a select few individuals, including some of his top commanders.
Global Terrorist Designations
Both figures have been designated as global terrorists by the United Nations. Saeed is wanted in India for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks alongside multiple other incidents, while Azhar is the mastermind behind the attacks in Pulwama, Pathankot, and the Indian Parliament. According to intelligence inputs, neither of these terrorists is currently in prison; instead, they remain under the direct protection of intelligence agencies.
Related Developments
The conviction of Hafiz Saeed has been viewed as an important step toward holding Lashkar accountable by the US.
