Ilyas Kashmiri (Pakistani Terrorist) Biography

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Profession	Terrorist
Nationality	Pakistani
Date of Birth	10/02/1964
Age	62 years
Birthplace	Bhimber, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

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Other Names	Maulana Ilyas Kashmiri Mufti Ilyas Kashmiri Muhammad Ilyas Kashmiri
Nicknames	Naib Amir Elias al-Kashmiri Ilyas

School	Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia, Banoori Town, Karachi, Pakistan
College/University	Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Lahore, Pakistan

Children	4

Siblings	Brother - Mohammad Asghar
Children	4

Career Summary	Ilyas Kashmiri was involved in multiple militant organizations such as Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami and Jaish-e-Mohammad. He gained notoriety for his role during the Soviet-Afghan War and led the 313 Brigade within HuJI. In 2000, he allegedly beheaded an Indian soldier, which drew significant media attention. He was linked to various attacks, including kidnapping operations, and was reported to have connections with al-Qaeda. Kashmiri was recognized as a top militant leader in Pakistan, actively involved until his reported death in a drone strike in 2011.

Career Summary

Ilyas Kashmiri was involved in multiple militant organizations such as Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami and Jaish-e-Mohammad.
He gained notoriety for his role during the Soviet-Afghan War and led the 313 Brigade within HuJI.
In 2000, he allegedly beheaded an Indian soldier, which drew significant media attention.
He was linked to various attacks, including kidnapping operations, and was reported to have connections with al-Qaeda.
Kashmiri was recognized as a top militant leader in Pakistan, actively involved until his reported death in a drone strike in 2011.

1. He grew up in Bhimber, Kashmir and completed his education in Karachi.
2. He had a short-lived career in the Pakistan Army’s special forces before fully committing to militant activities.
3. Kashmiri helped establish Pakistan's first jihadist group, Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami, during his studies.
4. He received a monetary reward from Pakistan's Army for his violent actions against India.
5. During the 1990s, he was captured by the Indian Army but escaped after two years.
6. Kashmiri was involved in planning significant terrorist activities and was a significant figure until his supposed death.