Source:ET
PESHAWAR: A sense of fear prevailed among residents after the Taliban warned people not to cast their vote in general elections. They termed democracy as against the ‘teachings of Islam.’
Letters put up on walls in different locations, including the Hameed Khan Machine, Captain Tor Khan Kalay and Iqra Public School in Sherkera area. It read that people should avoid voting because democracy is contradictory with the teachings of Islam.
This was the first time the Taliban warned people through letters in the Sherkera area.
Earlier last month, leader of banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said his group is focused on jeopardising democracy by creating obstacles for Election Day.