WASHINGTON: UN has slapped restrictions on Noor Wali Mehsud, Chief of proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Besides imposing travelling restrictions, assets of Noor Wali Mehsud have also been frrezed. His name has also been added in Global terrorists list.
According to media reports restrictions have been imposed on TTP chief owing to his affiliations with Al-Qaeda.
TTP under Noor Wali Mehsud launched several terror attacks in Pakistan. On the eve of 18th anniversary of September 11, 2001, US had declared Noor Wali Mehsood global terrorist.
Noor Wali Mehsud was appointed as head of TTP in 2018. He is close aide of former Amir TTP Baitullah Mehsood and he has held various key positions in TTP in the past.
