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Finally, Taliban have confirmed the death of TTP leader Hakeemullah Mehsud today,Dunya Newws reported.According to sources, Hakeemullah succumbed to his injuries near Multan.The late TTP supremo was being taken to Karachi from South Waziristan for treatment, when near Multan his condition got worsened and he died.Hakeemullah was injured in a drone attack on Shaktoi, North Waziristan on January 14.Around 10 other people were killed in the above said attack.Initially, Taliban spokesman Azam Tariq denied the killing of his leader, terming it governments propaganda; and added that Hakeemullah was alive and well.However, many sources confirmed that Hakeemullah received severe injuries behind his ear in the drone strafe. Taliban should surrender: ANPReferring to Hakeemullahs death, ANP Spokesman Zahid Khan, while talking to Dunay News said that the TTP leader has died long ago.He urged the Taliban to lay down arms and stop targeting the innocent people, and initiate talks with the government.
