A dangerous internal power struggle has surfaced within proscribed terror outfits, as serious rifts emerge between the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. The situation has escalated, revealing widening cracks among local commanders and an ongoing tug-of-war for dominance and influence.
In a recent development, local commander Hameedullah alias “Meedu” of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur faction criticised the decisions made by the group’s Shura (council). He levelled serious accusations against commander Siddiqullah Gurbaz and his associates, sparking fresh tensions within the group.
This infighting highlights not only deep divisions within the banned organisation but also exposes the reality that these anti-state elements operate with no unified ideology, their true motives being anarchy, chaos, and narrow self-interest. The very foundations of these groups appear rooted in internal rivalries and power plays rather than any coherent cause.
In a parallel incident that further exposes the militant groups’ brutality and deception, the terrorists of the so-called “Fitna al-Khawarij” publicly executed an afghan khariji after accusing him of murdering respected religious scholar Maulana Sanaullah.
According to local sources, the order to kill Maulana Sanaullah was actually issued by Noor Wali Mehsud, the TTP chief. However, as public outrage grew, the group allegedly shifted blame to the Afghan militant in a bid to deflect criticism and avoid accountability.
The killing has not only sparked anger and protests among the public but also stirred discontent and unrest within the group’s own ranks, further exposing the fractured and self-serving nature of these militant organisations.
The ongoing conflict among banned outfits reflects a deeper instability and reveals their true face: power-hungry, fractured, and far removed from any ideological commitment.
