Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Masood Azhar Admits Failed Jail Escape Attempt
Masood Azhar, the leader of a terrorist group called Jaish-e-Mohammed, recently admitted in an audio clip that he tried to escape from a high-security jail in Jammu, India, during the 1990s.
He and his friends dug a tunnel to get out, but the jail authorities found out just before they could escape.
After that, they were punished severely.
Masood Azhar talked about how he was beaten, chained, and treated very badly.
He also mentioned that he was arrested in 1994 and released in 1999 in exchange for hostages.
Since then, he has been involved in several terrorist attacks in India and is one of India's most wanted terrorists.
Masood Azhar admitted to a failed escape attempt from Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu during the 1990s.
He and his associates dug a tunnel but were caught just before escaping.
After the failed attempt, they were subjected to physical torture and severe restrictions.
Azhar was arrested in 1994 and released in 1999 in exchange for hostages after a hijacking.
He has been linked to several terrorist attacks in India, including the 2001 Parliament attack and the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
- Who
- Masood Azhar, chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
- What
- Admitted to a failed escape attempt from Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu
- When
- During the 1990s, exact date not specified
- Where
- Kot Bhalwal Jail, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- To escape from jail and continue his activities
- Name
- Masood Azhar
- Organization
- Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
- Jail
- Kot Bhalwal Jail, Jammu
- Escape Method
- Dug a tunnel
- Consequences
- Physical torture, chaining, and restrictions
- Year of Arrest
- 1994
- Year of Release
- 1999
- Notable Attacks
- 2001 Parliament attack, 2008 Mumbai attacks
