Abdul Rauf Azhar

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1. When was Abdul Rauf Azhar born?1974
2. Where was Abdul Rauf Azhar born?Pakistan
3. What is Abdul Rauf Azhar known for?Supreme commander of the jihadist Islamist militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM)
4. What is the career?Assumed command of JeM on April 21, 2007
5. What is the status?Listed on the NIA Most Wanted list
6. Who is Abdul Rauf Azhar?Abdul Rauf Azhar is the top leader, called the supreme commander, of a group named Jaish-e-Mohammed. The group has been involved in violent attacks.

Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM): A Pakistan-based Sunni Islamic extremist organization founded by Masood Azhar.
Supreme Commander: The highest-ranking officer in a military or paramilitary organization, responsible for overall command and strategy.
Jihadist: An individual who engages in jihad, often interpreted as a holy war or struggle.
Militant Group: An organization that employs armed force and aggressive tactics to achieve political or ideological objectives.