The Rise of Masood Azhar & Jaish-e-Mohammed | Jist

In this episode of Breaking Down, host Mukul Singh Chauhan engages in a detailed conversation with Dr. Abhinav Pandya, author of the book Inside the Terrifying World of Jaish-e-Mohammed. The episode revolves around the rise of Jaish-e-Mohammed as one of the most dangerous terrorist organisations for India, focusing on its key player, Masood Azhar. Mukul and Dr. Pandya discuss the ideology driving Jaish-e-Mohammed, its recruitment strategies, and how it funds its operations solely for jihad. The conversation also sheds light on the use of females in their militant operations, including training them as suicide bombers. The conversation further touches upon Masood Azhar's infamous release following the IC-814 hijacking, a moment that significantly impacted India’s security landscape. Dr. Pandya provides a unique perspective on how Jaish-e-Mohammed propaganda and militant ideologies are spread through large public rallies in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Karachi, where they recruit and raise funds for their militant activities. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to Jist for more thought-provoking content. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! 00:00 - 3:39: Introduction 3:40 - 10:08: Why did Pandya Write a Book on Jaish-e-Mohammad? 10:09 - 14:38: Challenges Faced While Writing a Book on Jaish-e-Mohammad? 14:39 - 24:10: Formation of Jaish-e-Mohammad and How It Differs from Other Terror Organizations 24:11 - 29:53: Popularity of Masood Azhar in Pakistan and His Importance to ISI 29:54 - 36:17: Why Jaish-e-Mohammad Is More Dangerous than Other Islamist Groups 36:18 - 43:17: Recruitment Process of Jaish-e-Mohammad 43:18 - 47:14: Can Education Help in Overcoming Terrorism? 47:15 - 54:40: Masood Azhar's Arrest and Release from Jail, IC814 Hijacking 54:41 - 1:01:04: Umar Farooq, Mastermind of the Pulwama Attack 1:01:05 - 1:05:53: Terror Funding 1:05:54 - 1:17:54: Why Is the Situation of Terrorist Attacks in Kashmir Not Under Control? 1:17:55 - 1:24:27: Role of Women in the Organization and Female Militants 1:24:28 - 1:30:16: Pulwama Attack and Intelligence Failure 1:30:17 - 1:38:34: The Future of India’s Security