Indian missiles obliterated a mosque believed to be owned by a terror chief in Pakistan.

Local media reported that explosives targeted the religious site, which is said to belong to Maulana Masood Azhar, in the early morning of Wednesday, May 7.

Maulana is believed to be the founder and leader of the Islamist terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), primarily focused on carrying out attacks in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Pakistani officials reported that at least eight people were killed and more than 35 others injured in the strikes.

The missiles reportedly struck locations in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and in the eastern Punjab province.

Footage shows a massive blast erupting, engulfing the area in flames as locals watch in fear.

In response, Pakistan launched intense shelling across the border into northern India just hours later.

At least three people were reported dead and 10 others injured in the shelling, which struck multiple areas, including Bhimber Gali and Karnah in Jammu and Kashmir.

Authorities confirmed that the Pakistan military opened fire along both the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border, triggering panic in several border villages.

The strikes followed a terror attack in Kashmir on April 22, which resulted in 26 deaths. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow group of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Intelligence sources suggest the assailants may have crossed over from Kishtwar via Kokernag to execute the planned strike.