Local Taliban in Swat on Wednesday warned the NWFP government of vigilante action if it fails to take action against kidnappers in Malakand Division's Sakhakot area. Swat Taliban spokesman Haji Muslim Khan said in a statement that the government should arrest kidnappers in the area. He quoted Taliban commander Fazlullah as demanding the government recover hostages from kidnappers' custody. Fazlullah also demanded compensation for damages caused during the recent military operation in Swat. He said union council nazims were involved in irregularities in development funds and "the Taliban would also take action against them if they did not mend their ways".