A teenager who claims he was a part of Benazir Bhutto's assassination team was arrested by Pakistani police Saturday, January 19 according to officials.
The teenager claims he and four others were sent on the mission by militant leader Baitullah Mehsud, who is said to have strong ties with al-Qaida and the Taliban. Maulvi Mohammed Umar, a supposed spokesman for Mehsud denies any connection with the teen and the attack on Bhutto.
"It is just a government propaganda," he said. "We have already clarified that we are not involved in the attack on Benazir Bhutto." (Associated Press article on msnbc.com)
CIA Director, Gen. Michael V. Hayden, in an interview with The Washington Post said the CIA sees Mehsud as responsible for the assassination.
Now for my opinion:
I still have a sneaking suspicion that Musharaff and the Pakistani government have something to do with Bhutto's assassination. It is a possibility that the government told the boy to surrender himself to the police.
I do not know much about Mehsud but from my limited experience it seems that most militant leaders and terrorists have taken credit for their attacks. Therefore it puzzles me that Mehsud, who is known for assassinations (I don't know that for sure), would not take credit for such an altering and controversial assassination.
I also have problems trusting any leader who suspend his own constitution. That alone puts him on the suspicious list. Then we have Musharaff saying that it was Bhutto's fault because she wasn't careful enough. What? Did you want her to wear a helmet?
And that's all I know so far...
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