Key TTP commander arrested in Islamabad

Sources say Zia ur Rehman was captured last night on suspicion during raid, Express 24/7 reported.


Express July 03, 2011
Key TTP commander arrested in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Security forces arrested on suspicion a key commander of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Saturday in Islamabad.

Sources in the law enforcement agencies told Express 24/7 that TTP commander Zia ur Rehman was captured Saturday night during a raid at a house in Sector G-11 on a tip-off.

According to security agencies, Rehman is the head of TTP’s intelligence network and is wanted in several cases across the country.

Security agencies shifted him to an undisclosed location for interrogation.

Security forces claimed to have arrested several other TTP militants from various cities of the country lately.

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