Through his relative , however , Mohammad said that Mehsud is alive but ill and temporarily unable to perform his duties . Group 's leader is believed to have been killed in an ambush this year . Deputy Taliban leadership ; he was falsely believed killed last year . Pakistani officials announce deaths of two top Taliban figures .
Group 's leader is believed to have been killed in an ambush this year . Deputy Taliban leadership ; he was falsely believed killed last year . Pakistani officials announce deaths of two top Taliban figures .