Islamabad, October 20: In a move to isolate Tehrik-e- Taliban, Pakistan Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has appealed to the Mehsud tribe, linked to Hakimullah Mehsud, to support the ongoing offensive in Waziristan as it was aimed at liberating them from the clutches of “ruthless terrorists”.
As the crucial operation entered the fourth day, Kayani’s appeal, air dropped as leaflets in the lawless tribal region, was addressed to the Mehsud tribe hailing them as “respectable and patriotic” tribesmen.
“The aim of the current military operation is not to target the self-respecting and patriotic Mehsuds but its purpose is to liberate them from the clutches of ruthless terrorists who have destroyed the peace of the entire region,” Kayani said.
He also lauded the Mehsud tribe’s services for the defence of Pakistan.
–PTI