Named Militant Commander Identified in PTI’s Long March, Reports Say
At a glance
- KP CM Sohail Afridi is accused of using a state helicopter for a PTI march, violating a court order.
- Intelligence reports indicate the presence of armed individuals in the political rally.
- One armed person has reportedly been identified as Khaji Shahidullah, a commander from the Hafiz Gul Bahadur militant group.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has accused Chief Minister Sohail Afridi of using a government helicopter for a PTI long march, in defiance of an Islamabad High Court order prohibiting the use of state resources for political activities. The situation escalated as initial intelligence reports indicated the presence of armed individuals equipped with assault rifles within the rally, raising significant security concerns.
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Intelligence reports have identified one of the armed individuals in the PTI long march as Khaji Shahidullah, also known as Ghazi, a commander from the Hafiz Gul Bahadur militant group. Reports state he is a resident of Makin and has been involved in multiple previous terrorist attacks.
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Intelligence reports have identified one of the armed individuals seen in social media footage of the PTI long march as a commander from the Hafiz Gul Bahadur militant group. According to the reports, the individual has been identified as Khaji Shahidullah, also known as Ghazi.
The reports state that Shahidullah is a resident of Makin and has been involved in multiple previous terrorist attacks. This development adds to the security concerns surrounding the march, which is being led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
Further reports on the PTI's long march preparations have raised significant security concerns, with intelligence agencies indicating the presence of armed individuals within the rally. According to available information, these individuals are equipped with assault rifles. The reports specifically mention the presence of a commander from the Hafiz Gul Bahadur militant group, who is allegedly involved in multiple terrorist attacks. Authorities are reportedly searching for other potential militants who may have infiltrated the march.
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