20 September,2009 10:43 AM IST | | IANS
The Pakistani government has extended the detention of Taliban leader Sufi Mohammed by 30 days, the Online news agency reported.
The decision against the chief of the banned Tehrik-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammedi, was taken Saturday by the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government.
Sufi Mohammed, who is currently lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail, was arrested along with his three sons by the security forces in Peshawar.
Sahibzada Mohammed Anis, district coordination officer of Peshawar said his detention was extended till Oct 20, the Online reported citing a private TV channel.