"Feels Good To Hear Terrorist Crying": Ex-J&K Chief On Masood Azhar's Audio

• Former J&K Police chief S.P. Vaid commented on a leaked audio of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar crying while recalling his jail days in India.
• Vaid stated the audio proves Indian prisons were a "nightmare" for terrorists and highlights the effectiveness of India's security apparatus.
• Azhar, incarcerated from 1994-1999, reportedly attempted to escape by digging a tunnel and was the target of multiple rescue attempts by terrorists.
• Vaid suggested Azhar's emotional display might be an attempt to gain sympathy in Pakistan, but could make him appear weak among terror groups.
• Azhar was released in 1999 following the IC-814 hijacking and later founded JeM, which has been linked to major terror attacks in India.

Why It Matters: It shows India's security apparatus effectively impacts top terrorists like Masood Azhar.