Taliban's 'disabled' teenage suicide bombers may target Chinese nationals in Pak

Saturday, July 4, 2009, 10:51 [IST]

Lahore, July 4 (ANI): Pakistan intelligence agencies have warned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud may target Chinese nationals in the country, as he has dispatched disabled teenage suicide bombers for the purpose.

The Interior Ministry has issued a circular warning to all the concerned authorities about the threat.

The circular said that disabled suicide bombers in the guise of beggars could target the Chinese.

The ministry has asked the security agencies to tighten security in and around all Chinese facilities in the country, and keep a tight vigil on the activities of beggars, The Daily Times reports.

It has also asked the agencies to ensure the safety and security of around 5000 Chinese working in Pakistan currently. (ANI)

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