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Rs. 50 million on Mehsud’s head

Islamabad: Pakistani authorities on Sunday announced rewards for information leading to the capture, dead or alive, of 11 militant commanders, including a bounty of Rs. 50 million for local Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud.

According to an advertisement issued by the North-West Frontier Province government, Maulvi Faqeer Muhammad, the Taliban deputy chief based in Bajaur tribal region, carries a reward of Rs. 10.5 million.

The advertisement said, “Innocent Muslims and their children are killed due to the bloody activities of the wanted militant leaders. Their inhuman, condemnable and cruel actions not only defame Pakistan but also bring disrepute to Muslims across the world.

“These killers of human beings deserve punishment,” it said, asking people to help the government in bringing the militant leaders to justice. — PTI

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