TTP Extends Support To TLP, Vows To Avenge Death Of Workers Killed In Clashes With Police

Banned terror group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has extended support to Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) whose workers have been holding violent protests in major cities for the last two days.

In a statement, the TTP said that TLP was sacrificing for the protection of Namoos-e-Risalat and the TTP will stand by it.

The statement was issued by TTP spokesman Umar Khurasani who said that the group would avenge the killing of TLP workers killed in clashes with police.

Earlier, the government announced that it has decided to ban the TLP after the violent protests continued for the third day. Two policemen have been killed by the rioters while more than 300 are said to be injured.