Baitullah Mehsud is alive, claims Hakeemullah Mehsud

PESHAWAR: The spokesman of Tahreek-e-Taliban and close relative of Baitullah Mehsud has denied the reports of killing of Baitullah Mehsud and claimed that he is alive.

Talking to an Arabic Television, Hakeemullah said Baitullah is alive and remained leading Tahreek, a videotape will be release soon as a proof of statement.

Hakeemullah said Baitullah gone into hiding as a part of strategy and he is not in contact with anyone after drone attack.

Replying to question about his presence in father-in-law house, Hakeemullah said living in in-laws house is against Peshtoon tradition and Baitullah was not present in his father-in-law house at the time of drone attack. He said meetings of Majlis Shura of Tahreek-e-Taliban are part of routine.