Rehman Malik Confirms Death Of Top Commanders

ISLAMABAD Pakistan News: Interior Minister Rehman Malik confirmed on Saturday that Tehreek-e-Taliban leaders Maulvi Faqir Muhammad, Qari Ziaur Rehman and Fateh Muhammad were killed along with 30 other militants in the Mohmand Agency. The Taliban leaders were killed as helicopter gunship helicopters targeted their hideouts.

Speaking to newsman here, Malik said that other militants that are on the run will be captured and not spared. He added there were clear indications of Indian involvement in militant activities in NWFP and the tribal areas.

The accusation of Indian involvement has been repeated by several other government and military officials as well.

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