The story has some details on the previous fighting in Swat.The leader of Taliban militants in Pakistan's Swat district has been critically wounded and is close to death, the BBC has learned.
The information about Maulana Fazlullah confirms statements from senior government and security officials.
A former village cleric, he founded the branch of the Taliban movement which eventually took over the Swat valley.
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"Maulana Fazlullah was actually hit in two air strikes, and is critically wounded," Mingora resident Wasif Ali - who did not disclose his real name for personal security reasons - told the BBC on Wednesday during a trip to Swat.
"He is now stranded in Imam Dehri without any access to medical assistance and is close to death."
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He confirmed that another senior Taliban leader, Shah Duran, was also killed in an air strike as earlier stated by the army.
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One of the keys to destroying the Taliban is the destruction of its leadership. In that regard this is good news for Pakistan and those who are fighting the Taliban.
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