Friday, February 13, 2009

Thousands rally for peace, Shariah in Swat

Updated at: 2230 PST, Friday, February 13, 2009

MINGORA: Thousands of people on Friday marched through streets of Mingora to demand an end to the ongoing military operation in restive Swat valley.

Despite heavy rains, thousands of protestors gathered in Odigram area, on the outskirts of Mingora to register their protest.

They called for government to immediately halt the military operation and make all out efforts for the restoration of peace in the troubled valley.

The protestors were holding placards and banners inscribed with slogans of Shariah. They chanted slogans in support of Shariah law.

The rally sole purpose was to put an end to the slaughtering of innocent local people. They only way out was Shariah.



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