Pakistan

TTP claims responsibility for killing Army colonel

Police have also registered case against assailants for killing Colonel Tahir on March 29

Tahir Khan March 30, 2015

Police also register case against assailants for killing Colonel Tahir on March 29. PHOTO: REUTERS

PESHAWAR: Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility on Monday for killing a Pakistan Army colonel in Phase III area of Peshawar.

"The Army official was targeted by a special unit of TTP," organisation's spokesperson Muhammad Khorasani said in a statement emailed to media.

Colonel Tahir was shot dead by gunmen in the posh Hayatabad neighbourhood of Peshawar Sunday afternoon. The colonel, deployed in Rawalpindi, belonged to the Kaga Wala area of Peshawar and was in the city to attend a wedding.

Read: Army colonel shot dead in Peshawar

“We were told the man was a service colonel and deployed in Rawalpindi,” said a local policeman. “He came to Peshawar to attend a wedding and was targeted near Abaseen Markaet.”

A security forces official said two brothers of Colonel Tahir had also been killed in the past.

Police have also registered a case against the assailants for killing Colonel Tahir.

COMMENTS (2)

US CENTCOM | 9 years ago | Reply Our deepest and heartfelt condolences go out to the officer’s friends and family. The terrorists continue to prove that they will cross all lines in their bid to spread fear. This attack again proves that no one is spared from their terrorist agenda. The need of the hour is to stand united against these enemies of peace. It is also important to realize that these repeat offenders are blatantly claiming responsibility for their crimes; therefore, it serves us no good to support conspiracy theories. We recognize that the Pakistani security forces are working night and day to counter the growing threat of terrorism. The U.S. and Pakistan share a common stance against terrorism, and it is our desire to see peace prevail throughout the region, especially Pakistan. Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

imran | 9 years ago | Reply Horrible.

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