TTP infighting: 7 militants killed in North Waziristan
Dead include key commanders of the two warring groups - Shehryar Mehsud and Waliur Rehman factions.
Dead include key commanders of the two groups - Shehryar Mehsud and Waliur Rehman factions. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
PESHAWAR:
Seven militants were killed in a clash between two warring factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in North Waziristan, Express News reported on Friday.
The dead reportedly include key commanders of the two groups - Shaheryar Mehsud and Waliur Rehman factions - who have been fighting since April.
Yesterday, Ashiqullah Mehsud of Shaheryar Mehsud group was killed in a deadly clash in Mirali tehsil.
Dozens of fighters from both sides have been killed in these clashes. Last week, the Waliur Rehman faction broke away from the TTP, accusing the group of criminality.
The infighting began in South Waziristan Agency and later spread to Tank district and North Waziristan Agency.
Seven militants were killed in a clash between two warring factions of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in North Waziristan, Express News reported on Friday.
The dead reportedly include key commanders of the two groups - Shaheryar Mehsud and Waliur Rehman factions - who have been fighting since April.
Yesterday, Ashiqullah Mehsud of Shaheryar Mehsud group was killed in a deadly clash in Mirali tehsil.
Dozens of fighters from both sides have been killed in these clashes. Last week, the Waliur Rehman faction broke away from the TTP, accusing the group of criminality.
The infighting began in South Waziristan Agency and later spread to Tank district and North Waziristan Agency.