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Daesh 'Deployment' in Baghlan Triggers Alarm Among Residents
[Tolo News] Local officials in Baghlan province voiced their concerns on Thursday over reports that Daesh [Islamic State] faceless myrmidons are trying to recruit in the area, warning that if government does not do something quickly this move will further escalate violence in the region.According to some residents, faceless myrmidons apparently associated with Daesh [Islamic State] have in recent weeks tried to forge a foothold in the province and settle their families in the area in a bid to recruit fighters. Residents believe this could pose enormous security threats to the people in future. Up to 70 Daesh [Islamic State] families have reportedly been deployed to one district in Baghlan and are recruiting, members of Baghlan provincial council were quoted on Thursday as saying. "I have information that 70 Daesh [Islamic State] families were deployed in Barkah district and are recruiting; they force the residents to provide them with food. Government is aware of the development, but it hasn't taken any action," a member of Baghlan provincial council Mohammad Hanif said. "Taliban and Jandallah groups are already operating in Baghlan, but now Daesh [Islamic State] has added to these groups. The government is not taking action against them and faceless myrmidons freely recruit. So government must act," a Baghlan resident Zikrullah said. "Daesh [Islamic State] and Talibs are recruiting in Baghlan. Government must act and suppress them during the winter," another resident Nasir said, adding that if action is not taken against them now, faceless myrmidons will pose a major threat come next spring. Meanwhile, ...back at the wreckage, Captain Poindexter wished he had a cup of coffee. Even instant would do... Baghlan police department has confirmed Daesh [Islamic State] faceless myrmidons were in the area. However, alcohol has never solved anybody's problems. But then, neither has milk... police reject rumors over the deployment of holy warriors' families in Baghlan's Barkah district. "Recently Daesh [Islamic State] planned to establish a center in Barkah district, but the group faced a major backlash from the people and they fled the area," acting police chief of Baghlan Abdul Rashid Bashir said. This comes just a few months after rumors surfaced that Taliban and Jandallah groups were trying to recruit in Baghlan. Posted by: Fred 2015-12-11 |
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