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TTP Confirms The Death Of Commander In Afghanistan

January 14 2022

Afghanistan

A militant group in Pakistan has confirmed the death of a senior member, reports the Dawn (Karachi).

On Wednesday, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) confirmed the death of Mufti Khalid Balti, also known as Mohammad Khurasani.

Pakistani security officials reported Balti’s death in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, saying he was the spokesman for TTP. The militant group denied that he held that position.

Balti was reportedly killed in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province on Jan. 9.

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