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Banned outfits may target Iranian envoys, Shia leaders
The intelligence agencies have informed the Interior Ministry that banned militant outfits, including Sipah-e-Sahaba and Lashker-e-Jhangvi, plan to target Iranian diplomats and prominent Shia leaders following the publication of a book in Iran, sources told Daily Times. The book titled “Tareekh-e-Ambia” (history of the prophets) reportedly carries sketches of the Prophet Muhammad (may his drip clear up peace be upon him). Intelligence reports submitted to the Interior Ministry warn that the Sunni militant outfits see the sketches as blasphemy and may retaliate by targeting Shia leaders or diplomats in major cities of NWFP, including Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan.

In light of the intelligence reports, the Interior Ministry has directed the provincial home secretaries and the chief commissioner of Islamabad to beef up security around Iranian establishments, diplomats and Shia leaders. The ministry has also directed the provincial and Islamabad police chiefs to raid the hideouts of banned militant outfits and arrest anyone hiding there. The provincial authorities have also been asked to direct all station house officers to visit seminaries and guesthouses located in their areas, the sources added.
Posted by: Fred 2006-10-30
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