Khalid Mahmood (Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir)

Khalid Mahmood is the current Emir (leader) of Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir, a socio-political and religious organization operating primarily in the Indian-administered territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He assumed the role of Emir following the arrest and subsequent detention of his predecessor, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat. Information regarding his specific activities and pronouncements as Emir is often found in news reports and publications covering the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir advocates for the right to self-determination for the region and has faced periods of proscription and restrictions on its activities by the Indian government. Khalid Mahmood's leadership is exercised within the context of this complex political environment. Specific details regarding his personal history and exact tenure as Emir may vary depending on the source consulted.