It only took a couple of days from the end of the ceasefire for the TTP to return to its old ways. The attacker used an explosive-laden vehicle to knock over a truck transporting policemen who were supposed to provide security for polio vaccinators, causing most of the injuries. Some reports suggested that the ‘unofficial’ attacks began after a few top TTP leaders based in Afghanistan were eliminated under mysterious circumstances. Reports suggest TTP emir Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud is limiting meetings with senior commanders to avoid being located by Pakistani security forces or intelligence agencies. Like Opinion & Editorial on Facebook, follow @ETOpEd on Twitter to receive all updates on all our daily pieces.

Source: The Express Tribune December 02, 2022 05:38 UTC