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Demolished mosque: Government-clerics talks fail
Talks between the district administration and caretakers of Jamia Hafsa (Lal Masjid) that followed last weeks demolition of two mosques broke down on Thursday. The caretakers presented a set of demands to the administration at a meeting, which was convened by Interior Minister Aftab Ahmad Sherpao. The demands put forward by the caretakers included the re-construction of one of the mosques and the formation of a committee of religious scholars to decide such matters. They also sought assurances against similar demolitions. Following intelligence reports that Amir Hamza Mosque on Murree Road and another on Islamabad Highway could be used for terrorist activities, the Capital Development Authority and the town administration demolished both mosques. The Interior Ministry was told that the mosques, located along a route routinely used by VIPs, posed a real threat. Posted by: Fred 2007-01-26 |
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