Ansar ul-Mujahideen

Ansar Al-Mujahideen was a banned militant group by Pakistani government operating in Pakistan. The group was affiliated to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan. The group mostly carried out attacks against Pakistan Armed Forces and politicians, but also threatened polio vaccination teams. Its members were largely Uzbeks and operated from North Waziristan. ^[1]

Major attacks

• 16 Oct 2013: Israr Ullah Khan Gandapur, Provincial Law Minister of KPK was killed in a suicide bomb attack while greeting people meeting him, Ansar ul-Mujahideen claimed responsibility. ^[2]
• 13 Oct 2013: The group claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on a convoy in Wana that killed two security officials. ^[3]
• 18 Dec 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]

See also

• Adnan Rashid
• War in North-West Pakistan

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 October 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
3. "Ansarul Mujahideen claims responsibility for Wana blast". Zulfiqar Ali. Tribune PK. 13 October 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
4. "Heavy fighting in Pakistan's North Waziristan". BBC. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2014.