Taliban says JeM founder Masood Azhar is not in Afghanistan
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Taliban government in Kabul has denied Pakistan’s claim that Masood Azhar, the founder of the Jaish-e-Mohammed group and India’s most-wanted terrorist, is hiding in Afghanistan. The denial comes as Pakistan has long alleged that Azhar fled to Afghan territory, a claim that has drawn scrutiny from international bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force. The statement confirms that the Taliban does not have Azhar in its custody.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
Sources
- Taliban denies Pakistan’s claim that India’s most-wanted terrorist Masood Azhar is hiding in Afghanistan — The New Indian Express (center)
- Kabul rejects Pakistan's claim on Masood Azhar, says JeM founder not in Afghanistan — The Hindu (left-leaning)