KABUL – Pakistan’s most wanted terrorist and Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief, Noor Wali Mehsud, was reportedly targeted in a recent drone strike in Kabul.
Sources say the airstrike also targeted potential TTP successors, Qari Saifullah Mehsud and Khalid Mehsud. While there is no official confirmation of Noor Wali Mehsud’s death, reports indicate he may have been injured. The strike destroyed his vehicle completely.
The attack comes amid intensified operations against TTP leadership. However, the full impact on the group’s hierarchy remains unclear. Analysts suggest the strike could weaken the TTP, but confirmation from official sources is pending.
Residents near District 8 in eastern Kabul reported hearing two explosions followed by heavy gunfire. Unverified social media posts also claimed aircraft were spotted overhead, fueling speculation about airstrikes. The incident caused panic among local communities.
Authorities have not released detailed casualty figures, and it is unclear whether other TTP leaders were affected. The situation continues to develop as security agencies monitor the area closely.
In response to the developments, DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry is scheduled to hold a press conference tomorrow at Peshawar Corps Headquarters. Officials are expected to provide more details about the operation and its outcomes.
Noor Wali Mehsud has been on Pakistan’s most wanted list for years. He has been accused of orchestrating multiple attacks across the country and remains a key figure in the TTP’s operations. Security forces have repeatedly targeted his network in an effort to curb militancy in the region.
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This latest strike highlights ongoing tensions and Pakistan’s commitment to counterterrorism efforts targeting high-profile TTP leaders, including Noor Wali Mehsud.
