Sajjad Afghani

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Sajjad Afghani
Muhammad Sajjad Khan
Born
Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
Died1999
Bhalwal, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Burial placeJammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
NationalityPakistani
OccupationMilitant
Years active(1984–1996)
OrganizationHarkat ul-Ansar
Known forMilitancy
Notable work
Soviet–Afghan War
TitleCommander
MovementInsurgency in Jammu and Kashmir
Opponent(s)Indian Military, CRPF
FamilySudhan

Muhammad Sajjad Khan was a Pakistani militant and Commander-in-Chief of Harkat ul-Ansar. He was known as Sajjad Afghani, due to his participation in the Soviet-Afghan War.[1]

Early life[]

He was born in the village of Baibakh, Rawalakot, in the Poonch District of Pakistani Kashmir.[2]

Soviet Afghan War[]

Sajjad Afghani joined the militancy under the banner of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen in the 1980s. He was well trained and remained involved in the Soviet-Afghan war. He stayed in Afghanistan until 1989.[3]

Commander in Chief[]

In 1991 he became Commander in Chief of Harkat Ul Ansar in Srinagar. In June 1994 he was arrested along with Molana Masood Azhar by the Indian military. He was detained by at Jammu.[1] Lt. Gen. Arjun Ray, then Brigadier General Staff (BGS), described Afghani, a frail but visibly tough militant who had fought the Russians, as the "biggest catch" given his importance in militant circles.[4]

Death[]

According to Indian sources, Sajjad Afghani was killed during an unsuccessful attempt to escape from the high security Kot Bhalwal Jail in 1999. He is buried in Jammu Graveyard.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Burial in Jammu in 1999, police kills Afghani in 2011". The Kashmir Walla. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  2. ^ "Sajjad Afghani | Shaheed-e-Kashmir | Rawalakot - Azad Kashmir", Sudhan Tribe History, 20 June 2018, retrieved 13 February 2019
  3. ^ "Скачать sajjad afghani shaheed - смотреть онлайн". V-S.Mobi (in Russian). Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  4. ^ "From a calm 'moulvi' to a dreaded militant". The Hindu. 17 October 2001. Retrieved 13 February 2019.[dead link]
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