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| Rumours about Hakimullah's death circulating |
| 2010-01-29 |
| [The News (Pak) Top Stories] After several days of silence, rumours were once again circulating on Wednesday that chief of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Hakimullah Mehsud had died of fatal injuries that he had sustained in a drone attack in Shaktoi village of South Waziristan on January 14. However, sources close to Hakimullah Mehsud denied such reports and claimed he was in good health.There were rumours that the TTP leader, after sustaining injuries, was under treatment at the house of his second father-in-law in Mamozai village of upper Orakzai Agency. Some reports said a doctor was taken from a private hospital in Hangu district to Mamozai village in Orakzai for treating the militant commander. Other reports from Orakzai said the house Hakimullah was staying in was shelled by the Pakistan Army gunship helicopters on Tuesday. A Taliban commander, who is considered very close to Hakimullah, denied reports about his death. "If you trust me, I can assure you he is safe and sound. I have spoken to him three hours ago and he was quite well," claimed the militant commander, but wished not to be named. He admitted that Hakimullah was present in Shaktoi but left the house minutes before it came under attack by the US drone. He claimed the TTP leader had not suffered even a minor injury in the attack. Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas, when reached by phone, said: "We are also hearing the reports, which have not been confirmed so far." |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #2 Last I heard, he was at his father-in-law's house in Mamozai village according to thenews.com.pk. |
| Posted by: newc 2010-01-29 09:15 |
| #1 I read the BBC and He posed in Tribal Wear Fashion showing legs off and still attached unscathed on him ! ( Bawd ) Pic was shown on : BBC and Various : Channels ! |
| Posted by: Omaick de Medici4078 2010-01-29 00:32 |