TTP likely to announce their new chief in two days

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PESHAWAR: The banned Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) would likely to announce their new chief in one or two days as the leader of the insurgent's group Hakeemullah Mehsud was killed in a US drone strike in Miranshah.

According to the sources, the TTP's Markazi Majlis e Shura (Central Advisory Committee) would appoint their new chief.

Names of Umar Khalid, Maulana Fazlullah and Khan Said alias Sajna are under consideration, the sources said.

Umar Khalid is Ameer of TTP in Mohmand Agency, Mullah Fazlullah in Malakand while Khan Said alias Sajna is chief of the Taliban in South Waziristan.

The government has not yet confirmed the death of Hakimullah Mehsud, however, it has stopped the delegation from visiting North Waziristan to hold peace talks following the reports of TTP chief's death.