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09:03, September 22, 2008 |
Elders in a remote city in northwestern Pakistan Sunday vowed to resist local Taliban and decided punishment for those who give shelter to militants.
The Jirga, the council of elders, at Wari in the Dir district of North West Frontier Province agreed to counter activities of militants who are bent upon damaging public and private properties, government installations and killing of innocent people, according to the private NNI news agency.
The decisions were taken during a grand peace jirga of Sulthankhel and Payandakhel tribes attended by chieftains and a large number of local people.
The jirga came 10 days after militants kidnapped two Chinese engineers who had gone to the Dir district to repair a mobile tower.
Taliban said they are holding the Chinese engineers and will release them if their colleagues are freed.
Two militants blew themselves up in Dir after the locals foiled their attempt to seize a school.
The elders urged the people to immediately inform Jirga members about any suspicious activity in order for quick disposal of the matter. The Jirga also asked people to take close vigil on the movement of suspected persons to avoid any untoward happening in wake of deadly suicide bombing in the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.
The Jirga announced to help out the government in eliminating anti-state and unwanted elements. It was decided that a "laskhar (militia)" will be raised to make armed patrolling in restive spots to counter illegal activities besides helping law enforcing agencies in maintaining law and order in the district.
The Jirga unanimously decided to continue cooperation with the government in their efforts against militant activities and tribal "laskar" would continue to take action against perpetrators who give shelters to militants.
Source:Xinhua
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