Three key LI commanders lay down arms

E-Paper | July 09, 2026

PESHAWAR: Three key commanders of the outlawed Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) group have surrendered to authorities after laying down their arms.

Official sources say that the newly appointed spokesman of the LI Saifullah Saif, Commander Ilyas and Commander Wajid announced that they were leaving the LI and have surrendered.

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The LI, which is already battered with the ongoing military operation, have suffered a severe blow due to the surrender of these commanders.

Saifullah Saif belongs to the Qambar Khel tribe, Ilyas to Sipah area, while Commander Wajid is from the Malik Din Khel tribe.

In October, 80 members of the LI, including a key commander, surrendered to authorities.

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Itsqashi

Nov 10, 2014 06:10pm

Good step. Late is never too late.

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Dr Carla

Nov 10, 2014 06:25pm

When will LET (Lashkar E Thoiba) lay down their arms? One LET arrest or kill will improve Pakistan's credibility 50%. Currently it is zero.

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Ali

Nov 10, 2014 06:27pm

Good work done by Pakistan army. Keep it up.

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Sarwat

Nov 10, 2014 07:41pm

Careful! It could be a trick, You put them in jail where they brain wash more people to join them. If they are set loose they could recruit more people after being free among masses. Keep an eye on them.

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abuzar

Nov 10, 2014 08:30pm

Good Job, Pak Army. Zarb-e-Azb has made a big difference. Now, time for civil authorities and general public to denounce terrorism.

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Mansoor

Nov 10, 2014 10:08pm

@Dr Carla we have greater issues at hand then 'proving' our 'credibility' to those who have caused instability in this region. We have suffered from these monstrous problems created by the West, but we will find a way to combat them without your advice.

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Asgher Ali

Nov 10, 2014 11:19pm

@abuzar Yes it was a good job , but it is not complete until these threats are completely uprooted, and irrecoverably dissolved beyond total annihilation.

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land of pure

Nov 11, 2014 05:05am

Dr. Carla. Militant groups not impacting the army can live and thrive in Pakistan. But they are always under the control of the establishment. The day they break the line, the army will attack them.

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Neeraj

Nov 11, 2014 06:25am

@Mansoor do it soon sir before it drowns you!

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Baba De Kamaqlano

Nov 11, 2014 06:40am

All the terrorists should surrender to pave the way for peace and regional trade. Enough is enough and let this menace be out of this area.

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ahmed

Nov 11, 2014 09:57am

@Dr Carla No CARLA!, LET is good for us and Bad for you. We will do operation against them if they become bad for us and good for you. This is our national interest. Just keep smiling neighbor.

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Vicky

Nov 11, 2014 11:08am

Hang them in Public

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