New Delhi: The Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters at Markaz Subhanallah in Pakistan’s Bahawalpur has reportedly undergone extensive reconstruction months after being heavily damaged during India’s Operation Sindoor.
Visual evidence and intelligence inputs indicate that large sections of the sprawling complex have been repaired and rebuilt. Areas that previously showed significant damage from precision strikes now reportedly feature fresh plaster, paint and marble work, with structural portions of the facility restored.
The scale of the reconstruction has renewed questions about the future of infrastructure associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan based terrorist organisation designated by the United Nations and the United States.
Sections of the complex, including a central hall that sustained major damage, have reportedly been restored. Structures linked to the organisation’s activities, including the Madrasa Al-Sabir and residential facilities associated with its senior leadership, have also reportedly undergone changes, with some damaged structures cleared and new construction taking place.
Intelligence inputs have further alleged that financial assistance was provided to Jaish-e-Mohammed for the rebuilding effort. The reported amount is around PKR 25 crore, with approximately PKR 11 crore allegedly earmarked for reconstruction of the central hall. These claims have not been independently established.
The revival of the Bahawalpur complex also highlights continuing concerns surrounding Jaish-e-Mohammed’s leadership network. Founder Masood Azhar is reportedly dealing with serious health problems, while operational responsibilities are believed to have increasingly shifted towards members of his family and senior associates.
Indian security agencies have long alleged that senior Jaish-e-Mohammed figures, including Masood Azhar and Rauf Asghar, continue to operate from within Pakistan despite being wanted in connection with terrorism related cases.
The rebuilding of Markaz Subhanallah is therefore significant beyond the physical restoration of a damaged facility. It raises questions over whether the disruption caused by Operation Sindoor has permanently weakened Jaish-e-Mohammed’s infrastructure or whether its operational ecosystem is being reconstructed.
For India, the development is likely to reinforce concerns about Pakistan’s approach towards groups accused of supporting cross-border terrorism and maintaining networks targeting Indian interests.
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