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Mehsud faction separates from Pakistan Taliban
Islamabad, May 28 (IBNS): A split has occurred in the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as the Mehsud faction announced its dissociation from the group, media reports said on Wednesday.
"The Mehsud faction has announced its dissociation from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)," Geo News reported
Mehsud group spokesman Azam Tariq said the control of the group has fallen into the hands of invisible forces.
"We tried our best to introduce reforms and unity within the TTP, but the gang of plotters seemed to have succeeded," Azam Tariq was quoted as saying by Geo News.
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