RAWALPINDI: In a precise and targeted Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) carried out last night in Bajaur, Pakistan’s security agencies successfully eliminated Qari Amjad, also known as Mufti Hazrat, Mufti Muzahim, Mufti Amjad, or Mufti Hazrat Ali. He was the second-in-command of the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP/FAK), serving as the Naib Ameer (Deputy Leader).
Who Was Qari Amjad?
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: April 17, 1979
- Birthplace: Samar Bagh, Lower Dir
- Last Residence: Dangam, Kunar, Afghanistan
Aliases and Designations
- Mufti Hazrat Deroji
- Mufti Muzahim
- Mufti Amjad
- Mufti Hazrat Ali
Qari Amjad was designated by the United States as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on March 25, 2023. He was appointed Deputy Ameer of TTP alongside Omran Khalid Khurasani and Molvi Faqir Muhammad.
He was directly responsible for supervising explosive devices and drone (quadcopter) squads, pioneering new methods of terror tactics. His infamy includes orchestrating attacks on educational institutions, especially targeting girls’ schools in tribal areas.
Recent Operations and Elimination
Two weeks prior to his death, Qari Amjad had arrived in Bajaur under the orders of Mufti Noor Wali Mehsud. Pakistani intelligence and special forces tracked his movements, culminating in his elimination during the night, marking a significant breakthrough in Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts.
Key Terror Activities Attributed to Qari Amjad
- Planning and executing suicide bombings across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and former FATA regions.
- Coordinating IED attacks targeting security convoys and civilian infrastructure.
- Leading TTP’s drone units, responsible for quadcopter-borne bombings on border outposts.
- Engaging in the destruction of girls’ schools, symbolizing his extremist ideology.
- Training recruits in infiltration tactics and ambush operations against Pakistani security forces.
- Commanding TTP’s quadcopter teams conducting targeted strikes in sensitive areas.
Strategic Impact of His Elimination
- The removal of TTP’s No. 2 leader strikes a severe blow to the terrorist organization’s command hierarchy.
- Disrupts coordination among TTP’s regional cells in Bajaur, Swat, and North Waziristan.
- Reinforces Pakistan’s ongoing, intelligence-driven counter-terrorism campaign.
- Reflects Pakistan’s unwavering stance against terrorists threatening the nation’s stability and security.
This success underscores the effectiveness of Pakistan’s dedicated counter-terrorism operations, reinforcing the government’s firm resolve to eliminate threats and restore peace in the region.
