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FIA arrests a commander of banned TTP in Peshawar
June 18, 2018

A commander of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was arrested in Peshawar while trying to flee to Dubai.   

An FIA spokesperson said TTP commander Maulvi Bahadar Jan was arrested before boarding a flight for Dubai from Bacha Khan International Airport.

FIA personnel arrested him during checking of his documents as his name was included in Exit Control List.

Maulvi Bahadar Jan, belonging to Bannu was wanted by the law enforcing agencies for his involvement in a number of terrorist acts.

According to Immigration Authorities, the terrorist was trying to escape to Dubai.