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Reportedly, these men belong to outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) of Mehsood area.
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) – South Waziristan’s political administration released 16 Taliban prisoners on Wednesday as part of goodwill gesture, Dunya News reported.
According to reports, those freed were arrested during various search operations in South Waziristan two years ago. Sources say the free men include Mera Jan, Abdullah Jan, Salamat Khan, Bandshah Gul, Abdul Aziz, Noorzada, Satta Jan, Saddam Hussain, Ziauddin, Sher Pao, Riaz Ali, Mir Alam, Sher Alam Khan, Iqbal, Noor Alam.
Reportedly, these men belong to outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) of Mehsood area.
Politic Agent South Waziristan Islam Zeb confirmed the release when contacted by Dunya News. He claimed the freed men are innocent tribal persons who were taken into custody during search operations.
He said these men are freed upon guarantee of Senator Saleh Shah and have nothing to do with negotiation process.
Earlier, outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan Mohmand Agency’s leader said on Wednesday that the ceasefire between government and Taliban has not been extended, warning this could lead to restart of war against Pakistan.
Taliban Mohmand Agency leader Khalid Umar Khurasani alleged that government violated promises during ceasefire period, threatening that government has to bear the consequence.
He further alleged that influential sections of society want the war to continue, reiterating that the government and army are sole responsible for lack of ceasefire-extension.
Talking about former president Pervez Musharraf, he said that Musharraf is being given a safe exit from the country.
He also talked about Pakistan’s defeat in T20 cricket world cup and said Allah caused the defeat to leave the nation crying and mourning.
S Waziristan: 16 Taliban prisoners freed as 'goodwill gesture' | Pakistan | Dunya News
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