Maulana Sufi Muhammad

Maulana Sufi Muhammad was the founder of the Tehreek-i-Nifaz-i-Shariat-i-Muhammadi (TNSM), a group that sought to implement strict Sharia law in the Malakand region of Pakistan. He gained notoriety for his radical views and opposition to the Pakistani state. His influence extended to his son-in-law, Mullah Fazlullah, who later led the TTP. Sufi Muhammad was a key figure in the rise of militant extremism in the region, particularly during the early 2000s, and he played a significant role in the militant movements that challenged the authority of the Pakistani government.