Dunya News - Mehsud group separates from Tehreek-e-Taliban

  • 10 years ago
Mehsud group has formally announced its separation from the central outlawed militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Dunya News reported on Wednesday.
Spokesperson for Mehsud faction of the TTP Azad Tariq said that few elements have handed over management of the central organization into the hands of unseen forces under an organized plan.
After thorough consideration, the group led by Ameer Khalid Mehsud has decided to break away from the TTP, the spokesperson said.
According to Azam Tariq Mehud, the Mehsud group had tried to reunite and reform the system but conspiring elements in the organisation remained successful.
He said the TTP is involved in kidnapping for ransom, extortion and blasts at public places while Mehsud faction only support action against oppressors.

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