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The Taliban have threatened to behead people in the restive Bajaur tribal region in northwest Pakistan if they join a pro-government "qaumi lashkar" or militia that has been targeting militants.
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The Taliban warned the people not to support the government or join the "qaumi lashkar" when they returned to their homes.
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This volatile situation has given rise to two speculations; people in the same household will raise guns in favour or against militants and the chances of the formation of communal warriors or qaumi lakhkar are fading.
IntelliBriefs 2008
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