Pakistan Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud killed

Hakimullah Mehsud
Hakimullah Mehsud

Pakistan's security forces have been put on high alert following the US drone strike on Friday which is believed to have killed Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud.

A spokesman told the BBC all security measures were now being taken.

Pakistan media say Mehsud's funeral has taken place at an unknown location in the tribal area of North Waziristan.

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