Jaish's Bahawalpur base in Pakistan rebuilt 15 months after Operation Sindoor strikes: Report
A report indicates that the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, has been fully rebuilt 15 months after being targeted by Indian airstrikes. The reconstruction reportedly cost 25 crore PKR and involved restoring damaged domes and residential structures.
Why it matters
The rapid restoration of a known militant base raises questions about regional security and the long-term effectiveness of counter-terrorism military operations.
Jaish-e-Mohammed's base in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, which was targeted during Operation Sindoor last year, has been completely rebuilt, according to a report which cites visuals from the site.15 months after the Indian armed forces struck the JeM headquarters, visuals accessed by India Today TV reportedly show that the camp, located in Pakistan's Punjab province, has been restored with new marble, fresh paint and plaster.The Indian Air Force had struck the JeM's headquarters on May 7, 2025, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack in April last year.Also Read | One year of Operation Sindoor: How India crippled terror to avenge Pahalgam killingsAccording to the visuals cited by the India Today report, the structure is now refurbished, effectively concealing the damage caused by the strikes during Operation Sindoor.Meanwhile, damaged structures adjoining the main complex have also allegedly been cleared, with new construction coming up in their place.
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