| Local militants on Thursday asked the NWFP government to announce an amnesty for militants in the Malakand Agency. Muslim Khan, a purported spokesman for local militants, told Daily Times over phone from an undisclosed location that the provincial government should implement Shariah law in the area to ensure lasting peace. He asked the government to withdraw all cases filed against militants in the agency and declare a general amnesty. Khan welcomed the release of Tehreek Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi (TNSM) chief Sufi Muhammad. He said militant commander Baitullah Mehsud was their ‘ameer’ and that they followed his directives. Malakand Range Police Deputy Inspector General Tanvirul Haq Sipra said they would involve people from all walks of life to bring durable peace to Swat, adding that police would soon arrest the assassins of Advocate Muhammad Hussain, who was killed some days ago. |