TTP leader Abdullah denies reports of his death

PESHAWAR: The leader of proscribed Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Abdullah, who was believed to be killed along with the insurgent group’s chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike, has denied the reports of his death.

Talking to Geo news correspondent, the TTP leader said that he was not with Hakimullah Mehsud at the time of drone strike.

Earlier, it was reported that five close aides of Hakimullah Mehsud were also killed in the assault including Abdullah Mehsud and Tariq Mehsud.