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| Troops set up two checkposts in Matta | ||
| 2008-01-07 | ||
| Security forces on Sunday set up two security posts at Renai Bridge and Arkot areas of Matta tehsil in Swat district as part of efforts to restore writ of the government in the troubled valley, sources said. Tough security measures were being taken to avoid any attack by militants on the security forces. Also on Sunday, people gathered at different points to welcome troops in their areas.
Meanwhile, curfew was relaxed in Matta, Kabal and areas between Mingora and Kalam from 7am till 6pm on Sunday. Most shops and markets in Mingora, Barikot and Khwazakhela remained open and people were seen shopping despite rain and severe cold. Separately, Maulana Fazlullah asked his followers to attack security forces without waiting for his orders, reported Dawn News. In a sermon on his illegal FM radio on Sunday, Fazlullah told his followers to blow themselves up upon meeting security forces.
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| Posted by:Fred |