PESHAWAR: A militant killed on Sunday in an exchange of fire with security forces at a Miramshah checkpost in North Waziristan has been identified as ‘commander’ Amirullah alias Mullah Gud.
He carried Rs20 million price on his head.
A press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations here on Monday said the man was on the government’s wanted list for his militant activities.
Mullah ‘Gud’ (meaning the limping Mullah) belonged to the Taliban stronghold of Makeen in South Waziristan.
He was accused of being involved in attacks on security forces, kidnapping for ransom and other anti-state activities.
According to the press release, he commanded the Taliban in Makeen and Razmak areas.