Ghulam Jan Wazir was killed on the spot when his vehicle hit a bomb in the Sholam area. PHOTO: FILE
PESHAWAR: A militant commander who sheltered al Qaeda fighters was killed on Thursday by a roadside bomb along with four associates in South Waziristan, security officials said.
Ghulam Jan Wazir died on the spot when his vehicle hit a bomb in the Sholam area, five kilometres west of Wana, the main town in South Waziristan district on the Afghan border.
A senior security official told AFP that Wazir had allegedly sheltered Arab and Central Asian fighters in South Waziristan for several years.
"He was anti-government and well known for his support to foreigners," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity.
Local residents also said Wazir had a reputation for harbouring Uzbek, Tajik and Central Asian militants in the past.
He was among a group of fighters forced to leave South Waziristan when Maulvi Nazir, a prominent warlord allied to the government, launched an armed campaign in 2007 against foreign fighters.
Wazir returned to South Waziristan last year after reaching a deal with the Nazir group, before Nazir was killed in a US drone strike in January.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Wazir's death. He is the third pro al Qaeda militant commander killed in similar circumstances in South Waziristan in the last two years.
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Not our huge Army killed him. No leader of any terrorist organisation was killed by our great Army so far during the last twelve years. Why because...........?
This is good. Kill more of these guys.
These terrorists have claimed thousands of innocent lives in their bid to destabilize the region. They continue to prey upon innocent lives in order to spread fear and chaos. They’ve repeatedly made their evil intentions known against the nation. We repeat what the local official said about Ghulam Jan: “He was anti-government and well known for his support to foreigners.” Let’s not forget that these terrorists regularly use improvised explosive devices to target our forces. Ironically, Ghulam Jan got a taste of his medicine. Glulam Jan’s death should send a stern message to his followers and counterparts. It is safe to say that the region is only safer without terrorists like him.
We share a common goal in regards to restoring peace in the region. We certainly hope to work together in our common quest for peace.
Ali Khan
Alhamdulilah!
@Kamil: "This al qaeda is the worst enemy of Muslims" Kamil be careful, because Molvi Paracha of JI calls SHAHEED to leaders of Al GADAA .
What are we suppose to do? Sympathise with them??
A good News !!!
Wohooo..way to go..we need more dead TTP
What a rare good news, hope to hear about such incidents more frequently. Please, oblige!
What goes around often comes around! lol!
The TTP have no hesitation doing this to others , they have simply tasted their own medicine. I am sorry but I have no sympathey for these savages that create disorder in the land and murder in the name of Allah
This al qaeda is the worst enemy of Muslims