Staff Reporter:
QUETTA: In a significant development, Nasrullah, also known as Maulvi Mansoor, a high-ranking commander of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been arrested and has made startling revelations about the presence of many missing persons in Afghanistan. This information was disclosed during a press conference addressed by Balochistan Home Minister, Mir Zia Langove Quetta.
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Chief, Aitzaz Goraya and Spokesman Government of Balochistan, Shahid Rind were also present during the press conference.
During the press conference, a video statement from the arrested commander was played before the journalists. In the video, Nasrullah detailed how he had fled to Afghanistan during Operation Zarb-e-Azb and had been involved in sabotaging Pakistan Army posts along the Pak-Afghan border. He admitted to conducting sabotage operations in South Waziristan, North Waziristan, and Dera Ismail Khan.
Nasrullah revealed that the leadership of the TTP, including Maulvi Noor Wali Mehsud, is currently based in Afghanistan. He also mentioned that Bashir Zeb, the commander of the outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) Majeed Brigade, is also in Afghanistan. According to Nasrullah, the Indian intelligence agency RAW funds the TTP, and meetings between TTP and BLA leaders have taken place at the Indian embassy in Kabul.
The commander claimed that the interim Afghan government supports key figures like Noor Wali and Bashir Zeb, allowing them to move freely within the country. He also criticized Noor Wali for inciting others to carry out suicide attacks while keeping his own children safe.
Expressing regret for his past actions, Nasrullah sought forgiveness from Allah and those affected by his so-called jihad. He emphasized that many missing persons are indeed present in Afghanistan and that anti-Pakistan terrorists have freedom of movement there.
This disclosure sheds light on the complex dynamics at play in the region, highlighting the nexus between various terrorist groups and foreign intelligence agencies. It also underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Pakistan in its efforts to combat terrorism and ensure the safety of its citizens. The revelations are expected to have significant implications for regional security and counterterrorism strategies.
