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India-Pakistan
Swat Taliban chief 'near death'
2009-07-10
The leader of Taliban militants in Pakistan's Swat district has been critically wounded and is close to death, the BBC has learned.
But not actually dead.
The information about Maulana Fazlullah confirms statements from senior government and security officials. The information about Maulana Falzullah was gathered from interviews carried out by the BBC in his heartland in the north-west of Pakistan. "Maulana Fazlullah was actually hit in two air strikes, and is critically wounded," Mingora resident Wasif Ali - who did not disclose his real name for personal security reasons - told the BBC on Wednesday during a trip to Swat. "He is now stranded in Imam Dehri without any access to medical assistance and is close to death."
So the sepsis dance is working!
Mr Ali has close contacts with the militants and has been keeping a close watch on their movements in the area. He confirmed that another senior Taliban leader, Shah Duran, was also killed in an air strike as earlier stated by the army.
Most excellent!
Interviews with other locals corroborated claims that Maulana Fazlullah had been seriously injured.
"Oh,yeah. It wuz terrible. You shoulda seen it."
Earlier on Wednesday, Pakistan's top military spokesman, Maj General Athar Abbas said that Maulana Fazlullah had been hurt in an airstrike. "But we cannot confirm his exact condition at the moment," he said.

Maulana Fazlullah used to be a prayer leader at the mosque in his village. He became the most powerful man in Swat after using a radio station to broadcast his messages in the area.
Unlike other transmitters, that one simply could not be located, not to within 100 miles...
Eventually he called for his version of Islamic law in the region. At the height of his power, his militants became the main law enforcers in Swat. In April, Pakistan's army launched an operation against his forces following the violation of a peace deal with the government. Currently, Swat's urban centres are being strictly patrolled by the military.
Posted by:Steve White

#10  "Oh,yeah. It wuz terrible. You shoulda seen it."

Maybe offer a reward for some grainy cellphone video footage of it in case someone thought to record it?

"But we cannot confirm his exact condition at the moment,"

Horizontal for the most part, hopefully alternating between face-up and face-down on account of he can't decide which is less painful.
Posted by: gorb   2009-07-10 23:42  

#9  Miracle Max: He probably owes you money huh? I'll ask him.
Inigo Montoya: He's dead. He can't talk.
Miracle Max: Whoo-hoo-hoo, look who knows so much. It just so happens that your friend here is only MOSTLY dead. There's a big difference between mostly dead and all dead. Mostly dead is slightly alive. With all dead, well, with all dead there's usually only one thing you can do.
Inigo Montoya: What's that?
Miracle Max: Go through his clothes and look for loose change.
Posted by: gromky   2009-07-10 21:58  

#8  "Swat Taliban chief 'near death'"

Not near enough.

Hope it's painful. Say hello to your buddies in HELL - soon.
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2009-07-10 21:36  

#7  It's not necessarily a bad thing if Fazlullah's death occurs in increments. First in the toes, then feet, lower leg, upper leg, hips, naughty bits, bowels, bladder, lower intestine, upper intestine ...

Well the smell might be pretty bad, but it helps attract carrion eaters mourners.
Posted by: ed   2009-07-10 19:58  

#6  good news. Die, bastard. Slowly and painfully. No raisins virgins for you!

/Soup Soul Nazi
Posted by: Frank G   2009-07-10 19:11  

#5  Health care rationing may be necessary to limit costs.

I think many stakeholders would agree this is a good place to start :-)
Posted by: liberal hawk   2009-07-10 17:31  

#4  Oh dear, liberal hawk. I didn't expect that!
Posted by: trailing wife    2009-07-10 17:18  

#3  "He is now stranded in Imam Dehri without any access to medical assistance and is close to death."

Poor guy. In this case I dont think universal health care is a policy priority.
Posted by: liberal hawk   2009-07-10 17:07  

#2  Let it be gangrene.
Posted by: Anonymoose   2009-07-10 17:01  

#1  Okay, where do I send the condolence package of Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage?
Posted by: Jomoper Protector of the Pixies6946   2009-07-10 16:48  

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