Can anyone share links/confirm if this is true as there is a WhatsApp message being shared which states as below -
Masood Azhar is DEAD: Confirmed
That Indian Air Force attack on JeM training camp in Balakot has inflicted heavy damage was never in doubt. However, some credible reports emerging out of Pakistan can give a pack of good news to India.
It is believed that Masood Azhar was seriously hurt in the attack. He along with Colonel Salim, a top rank former ISI officer, was rushed to Army Hospital where Colonel Salim was declared brought dead. They were sleeping at the Seminary when S – 2000 Precision Guided Missile hit the area. It was immediately sealed by the Army and even local police was not allowed to enter. Journalists were taken to Jaba to give an impression that only few trees were fallen after Indian air strike.
Masood Azhar was critical. He died on 2nd March, 2019. Pakistani establishment is aware of the condition of Masood Azhar. However, it is impossible for them to accept the truth for obvious reasons. The Foreign Minister has only let the world know that Masood is in Pakistan and is seriously ill. Some reports have been planted in the media that the reason behind Masood Azhar hospital admission is renal failure.
Pakistan Army will give green signal about declaration of the death of Masood Azhar at a later date. They will try to make this a natural death. Already, the ground is being prepared for the same with planted news in Pakistani media.
The admission of Foreign Minister about Masood Azhar may seem to be idiotic and something that can decimate goodwill that Imran Khan has generated. But, it was not a goof up. It was part of overall plan to make Masood Azhar death as that of natural.