Swat Incident: Flogging of a Girl
08 April, 2009
On April 3, 2009 an inhuman incident happened in the Swat valley of Pakistan. A 17 year old girl Chand Bibi was whipped in public with 34 lashes for the crime yet to be confirmed. Interior Minster Rehman Malik condemned the incident and Pakistan Chief Justice asked for the complete inquiry report. According to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson Muslim Khan, the act is in accordance to Shariah, but he refused that the flogging happened in Swat. Few days have gone by and no report has come forward from any Government official. Chand Bibi has also denied that any such incident happened to her.
Is this incident a conspiracy against Islam or destroys peace process in Swat?
Do you think that real Taliban are behind the incident?
Do you think that punishment was administered strictly in accordance with the tenants of Islam?
Do you think timing of the release of this video is to thwart the signing of the Sharih bill by President Asif Ali Zardari?
Do you think Pakistan Supreme Court would take the Suo Moto action against this incident?
Do you think the video is fake as some authorities have raised objectionable questions?
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