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Pak media reports Hakimullah's death
Islamabad, Sep 2: Pakistan media on Wednesday, Sep 2, reported the death of Hakimullah Mehsud, the new Taliban chief.
Pakistan's private TV news channel citing intelligence sources said that some days ago, Hakimullah"s look-alike brother gave interview to news channels.
Hakimullah Mehsud"s brother would for the time being head the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan. Mullah Omar, the Taliban leader decided to appoint the new Taliban chief.
It is said that fearing a repercussion in the the militant group, the name of the new chief was not divulged.
Sources reported that security forces would soon attack the Talibans in South Wazirisitan.
OneIndia News
Story first published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 16:30 [IST]