Referring to poll candidates and the democratic system, Mehsud expressed hope that the Taliban commanders would be busy working against the agents of an “infidel system.” PHOTO: FILE
Taliban commanders have been issued a mandate to carry out widespread attacks in the country on May 11 by the chief commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through a letter.
Issued on May 1, 2013 and addressed to TTP spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan, TTP chief Hakimullah Mehsud wrote: “I will keep control of the attacks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, while you should cover Sindh and Punjab.”
Referring to poll candidates and the democratic system, Mehsud expressed hope that the Taliban commanders would be busy working against the agents of an “infidel system.”
“I am sending a list of attacks and the modus operandi, along with a separate list of fidayeen (suicide bombers),” wrote Mehsud, adding that TTP leaders could prescribe amendments to it after consultation.
The letter also lists targets in Punjab and Sindh for Election Day.
Earlier, in a letter to media personnel, Mehsud had written that his group was focused on jeopardising democracy by hindering elections.
Mullah Nazir stands guard
In another letter issued by the Shura of pro-government Mullah Nazir Group in Wana subdivision, all group members have been warned to maintain peace and avoid siding with any election candidate.
The letter says that the Mullah Nazir group should struggle to ensure that polling is carried out in a smooth and stable manner, adding that all candidates contesting for NA-41 are equal for them.
10-point rules
Furthermore, the letter says that voters and candidates should follow the 10-point rules to maintain peace – adding that those found guilty of violation deserve to be punished. The points are as follows:-
All candidates should advise their supporters to remain peaceful at polling stations.
All candidates should refrain from making fiery statements and slogans at polling stations.
All voters should keep 100 yards distance from polling stations. Voters must not cast more than one vote. No agent of any candidate is allowed to stop polling.
The presiding officers should also take care of rules and regulations at their respective polling stations.
A queue should be made for casting vote according to rules.
Voters are not allowed to bring any kind of weapons to the polling station.
A person who cannot go outside of his home will be guaranteed peace, whereas those guilty of rule violation will be fined Rs1 million, and his house will also be demolished. The order is applicable on all areas equally.
Stay away from spreading any disturbance, indulging in scuffles, or raising hue and cry.
The letter also warns that any person found violating rules will not only be fined but he will also be sent to jail on a three-month remand while his weapon will be seized.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 10th, 2013.
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All of TTP animals need to be lined up and shot. Point blank.
@Indian: I thank you for your kind words.
I wonder if the Pakistani media should print and broadcast these kind of news just at the right time to spread the message of the terrorist across the whole country. Will you also broadcast advertisement of Taliban against voting for money?
People like this guy are truly measles of Ummah.
@Voice OF D.I.Khan: Because he is scared of them....:-)
@Babloo.....Please do not involve the Quaid in this sordid affair.He gave us this beautiful country which probably did not deserve.
@Now or never: PTI is not committed to Jinnah's Pakistan. Jinnah said Ahmadis were Muslims. Imran says he has no plans to chane the constitution that declares them non-Muslim and he himself believes they are non-Muslim.
Drone is the best treatment.
@negotiation khan: Agree with your comments. After Imran Khan to takes over as PM, he will seriously negotiate and convince Taliban to leave the violence for ever within a period of three months. Guns and grenades would be replaced by cricket bats and balls respectively and Taliban shall start playing cricket. However, they would still be carrying out blasts but of a different kind ie hitting sixes and breaking windows glasses which people won't mind.
Allah teaches us to be human, not animals like Mahsud and his ilk....
Just tactics to ensure low turn out
Why can't CJ take SOU MOTTO against TTP.... ???
Somebody please drone him down
This gang of terrorists is the most coward group. They use disguise of innocent citizens for their satanic acts. They have never fought like men. They were chickened out by Pakistan army in south Waziristan, Swat, Mohmand and Bajuar when they tried to come face to face.They use common people and laws of constitution as a shield. Shame on their parentage.
Very soon our kaptan will be PM. Then what will yhe mehsuds do. I doudt they will be able to stand the tough negotiations he is going to impose on TTP. I want to see how they will threaten then.
this is unambiguous declaration of war against state of Pakistan and should be treated as such. high time to unveil the iron fist and use against the enemy.
Army is advised to stay away from these dangerous areas. They are fully charged for implementing their form of Islam and people should support them.
@Jawad U Rehman: I have full sympathies for you and all Pakistans who are suffering at the hands of this outfit for a long time and getting no respite. Well, those who can issue the death mandate on them are themselves running for cover to avoid the beheading. Foreign armies may have to step in Pakistan one day to save its citizens.
Not Pakistan's war, yet. I dont know when it will be. On May 12th???
Will somebody issue a death mandate for Mehsud before its too late?
@Tamur: The 'liberal parties have been just great at string that flow the past 5 years haven't they? That is if apathy is the right way to go about it.
These beasts must be dealt with only full force. They must not be spared as they are attacking our army, our people and our children. They are paid to spoil the name of Islam. I guess drones were the best treatment for them.
So how many are voting for PTI to help Taliban spread across the nation?
They are created in result of our corruption, bad governance and pathetic justice system.
Don't worry TTP you will be killed by our army soon Insha-Allah.
This death mandate issued is real bad news for Pakistan as TTP has always carried out its threats in the past and also with complete success. Sincerely hope that atleast this time security forces of Pakistan would equally rise to the occasion, thwart their evil design and save innocent people on all important election day. This threat also reveals the double speak of this jihadi organisation who had spared some parties for election campaigning, but now decided to target all including their supporters.
The Army is waiting for the elections to be over. These animals will meet their demise post-elections.
why a liberal newspaper should cover the views of Taliban terrorist organisation in so much detail. Pakistani people have defied the terrorists till 10 May,how could they change on 11May.
Hope pakistanis come out of this mess as soon as possible.
Eliminate the TTP, Zaliman.
God will protect us from those who kill in the name of Him. "To live like a lion for a day is far better than to live for a hundred years like a jackal". You become a lion when you have faith in Him. When you have faith in Him, these terrorists would be taken care of. Lets go out and vote!. For our beloved country.
"A person who cannot go outside of his home will be guaranteed peace, whereas those guilty of rule violation will be fined Rs1 million, and his house will also be demolished. The order is applicable on all areas equally."
These orders were issued by a militant group working for the government?!!!
Unbelievable. What a failed state Pakistan is.
Good Taliban Bad Taliban We dont want any. We challenge them to prove their worth - worth of their message of blood and death, by winning a single constituency through elections without using their weapons of human destruction.
I agree with TTP leader. Their job is only half done at present. They have to stop a sizeable number of ANP, MQM and PPP voters from going to the polls. Otherwise all their work would come to nothing as the rural heartland of Pakistan would still not bring the two favorite parties of TTP. The hijacking of elections for their favorites is not complete till after the voting ends. Please make sure that the two favorite party is not hurt by your "friendly fire".
Can some ghairatmand sanction the death of this murdering monster ? For god's sake.. take these people out !
Every voter that comes out on May 11th will be a slap on the face of these TTP murderers. Every voter is a Pakistani hero. May God's mercy win over TTP's evil plans.
Sharia and Taliban rule became Pakistan's destiny , the day Mr Jinnah used Islam to mobilze political support.