8216;Dead terrorist8217; makes appearance in Pak: Report

Pakistani and international media had earlier reported that Mehsud, who suffered from diabetes and hypertension, had died on Tuesday after lapsing into a coma. But, Pakistani Taliban spokesman Maulvi Omar and Mehsud8217;s family had denied the reports of his death.

Tribesmen and Taliban fighters reportedly fired rocket launchers and automatic weapons when Mehsud appeared in Saam and was presented with a traditional turban.

The Taliban leader also visited other areas in South Waziristan, including Ladha, Kani Garam, Salai Rogha and Badr, NNI news agency reported.

Tribal elders decided to arrange a visit by Mehsud to prove that reports of his death were baseless, the speakers were quoted as saying. Mehsud is accused of launching suicide attacks against Pakistani security forces and is wanted for allegedly masterminding the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto in December last year.