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To: Ichy Smith who wrote (10946)11/29/2007 6:58:43 PM
From: Proud_Infidel  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 20106
 
(Infidel) Mannequins Removed From Peshawar Shops After Threats
The Hindu News ^ | Wednesday, November 28, 2007 | The Hindu News

hindu.com

Islamabad (PTI): Garment shop owners in northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar are removing mannequins from their displays or covering them up with clothes following threats from militants.

A meeting of the shopkeepers' association of Karimpura in Peshawar, the capital of North West Frontier Province (NWFP), on Wednesday discussed the threatening letters from militants. The association decided to either remove the mannequins from shops or cover them up fully with clothes.

The meeting was informed that 10 militants visited Shaheen Bazaar, a market for women, and asked shopkeepers to remove mannequins. The militants claimed the mannequins promoted obscenity, 'Dawn' newspaper reported today.

The letter sent by the militants warned the shop owners of dire consequences if they did not remove the mannequins.

(Excerpt) Read more at hindu.com ....