Ansar ul-Mujahideen

Ansar Al-Mujahideen is a banned militant group operating in Pakistan. The group is affiliated to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. The group mostly carries out attacks against Pakistan Armed Forces and politicians, but has also threatened polio vaccination teams. Its members are largely Uzbeks and operate from North Waziristan.[1]

Major attacks
  • Oct 16, 2013: Israr Gandapur, Provincial Law Minister of KPK was killed in a suicide bomb attack while greeting people meeting him, Ansar ul-Mujahideen claimed responsibility.[2]
  • Oct 13, 2013: The group claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on a convoy in Wana that killed two security officials.[3]
  • Dec 18, 2013: An explosive-laden truck hit a major security post in North Waziristan, killing five soldiers and injuring more than 20. The group claimed responsibility.[4]
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See also

References
  1. Khattak, Daud (25 October 2013). "PTI's peace paradox". The Friday Times. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
  2. "Suicide bomber kills Pakistani provincial law minister". Saud Mehsud. Reuters. 16 Oct 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  3. "Ansarul Mujahideen claims responsibility for Wana blast". Zulfiqar Ali. Tribune PK. 13 Oct 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
  4. "Heavy fighting in Pakistan's North Waziristan". BBC. 19 Dec 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
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