JeM headquarters reconstructed after India's 2025 airstrike: Report
What's the story
The Markaz Subhan Allah headquarters of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, has been reconstructed, according to a report by India Today. The reconstruction comes 15 months after India's "Operation Sindoor" targeted the facility on May 7, 2025. The operation was a response to a terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people on April 22 the same year.
Financial support
Pakistan allocated funds to restore JeM headquarters
Intelligence reports reveal that the Pakistani establishment allocated PKR 25 crore to JeM for the restoration of their headquarters.
Approximately PKR 11 crore was specifically used to rebuild the central hall.
Structures adjoining the main complex, including Madrasa Al-Sabir and residential quarters of JeM commanders, have also been cleared for new construction.
Visual evidence
Satellite images showed ongoing repair work
In April, satellite images had shown heavy machinery and construction vehicles at the compound, indicating ongoing repair work.
High-resolution satellite imagery reviewed by India Today TV had shown darker shades on damaged domes, suggesting fresh cement work.
A geo-intelligence researcher told the news outlet that the activity indicated efforts to restore the facility to operational status.
Strategic location
Markaz Subhan Allah linked to several major attacks
The Markaz Subhan Allah is located around 100km from the International Border. It was a major facility for JeM's recruitment, training, and indoctrination activities.
The 18-acre complex, also known as Usman-o-Ali campus, housed a mosque and other facilities.
The Bahawalpur camp has been linked to several major attacks against India, including the 2001 Parliament attack, the 2016 Pathankot airbase attack, and the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing.
Casualties
May 2025 strike killed Masood Azhar's relatives
Notably, JeM founder Masood Azhar's relatives were among the casualties in India's May 7 strike on the facility.
The group had claimed that 10 of Azhar's relatives were among 13 people killed in the attack.
Despite being banned by Pakistan in 2002, JeM continues to operate from the country under state protection for its leaders, including Azhar.