India Eliminates Jaish-e-Mohammed Top Commander Abdul Rauf Azhar in Counter-Terrorism Operation. The U.S. hails it as justice delivered and expresses gratitude to India, signaling a significant global impact.
Abdul Rauf Azhar: India launched a decisive counter-terrorism operation, eliminating Abdul Rauf Azhar, a notorious terrorist and top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed. Following this military action, global reactions to Azhar's death have begun to emerge. Notably, the United States has thanked India and described the action as 'justice delivered'. This move not only underscores India's b stance against terrorism but has also generated positive international responses towards India.
Jaish-e-Mohammed's Notorious Commander Abdul Rauf Azhar
Abdul Rauf Azhar, a key commander within Jaish-e-Mohammed, was known as the mastermind behind the 2002 murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl. Pearl's assassination caused global outrage and sparked widespread condemnation of terrorism. Many countries had called for b action against Abdul Rauf Azhar.
India has consistently taken b action against Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. In this instance, India eliminated Azhar through a military operation. The Indian government has hailed this as a significant victory for national security and the fight against terrorism.
US Support: 'Justice Delivered'
The United States welcomed Azhar's death. Former US Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Zalmay Khalilzad, posted on social media: "India eliminated brutal terrorist Abdul Rauf Azhar in a military operation against Pakistan. This is the same man who murdered Daniel Pearl in 2002. Justice is served today. Thank you India."
The US characterized the action as 'justice delivered' and commended India's efforts. Daniel Pearl's family and US citizens also welcomed the move, viewing it as the attainment of justice.
The Daniel Pearl Murder and Abdul Rauf Azhar's Involvement
In 2002, Daniel Pearl, a senior journalist with the Wall Street Journal, was abducted and brutally murdered in Karachi, Pakistan. This assassination ignited global outrage and condemnation of terrorism. Abdul Rauf Azhar was the mastermind behind the murder and had long been on the radar of US intelligence agencies.
With this terrorist's elimination, US citizens, and especially Daniel Pearl's family, have received a measure of closure and hope for justice regarding this tragic event.
Support from the Indian Government
Senior US officials and diplomats have also praised India's military action. A senior US diplomat, Ellie Cohanim, tweeted, tagging PM Modi, "We've long awaited justice for Daniel Pearl. He was brutally murdered. I am personally grateful to the Government of India."
