Taliban set up Shariah courts in Bajaur
Shariah courts have been set up in the Sewei area of the Bajaur Agency, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Maulvi Umar told reporters on Sunday. The courts have been set up at the behest of locals and several clerics have been deputed to these courts, Umar said. The spokesman said that people from all parts of the agency had come to the courts, which had resolved hundreds of cases. Daily Times spoke to many locals who said that they welcomed the establishment of Shariah courts.
Posted by: Fred 2008-07-07 |