By IRNA,
Islamabad : A top Pakistani Taliban commander was killed in a road accident in the country’s tribal region early Saturday, officials in the region said.
Metha Khan was patrolling in South Waziristan along with other Taliban colleagues when their vehicles plunged into a deep ravine in a mountainous region.
Another Taliban was also killed and four others injured in the accident, who were taken to a private hospital.
The accident happened at Jarney area, some 15 kilometers east of Wana, the headquarters of South Waziristan at 2 a.m, when the vehicle of Taliban commander was overturned.
Metha Khan belonged to Mulla Nazeer group of Taliban, which is rival faction of Baitullah Mehsood group in South Waziristan.
Metha Khan had played important role in expelling Uzbek militants from South Waziristan when a traditional tribal ‘lashkar’ or army was formed under Mulla Nazeer last year in March.
He was seriously injured in an attack in Wana bazaar earlier this year. He had lost one eye in the attack.
Metha Khan’s death is a great loss for Mulla Nazeer group of Taliban, who are involved in rivalry with Baitullah Mehsood since last year.