Two beheaded for ‘spying’

Published August 12, 2008

KHAR, Aug 11: Militants beheaded two men in Charmang area of Bajaur Agency on Monday accusing them of being American spies.

According to local people a note found with the bodies said the two were spying for US and the local administration.

They said that a group of armed men had kidnapped them a few days ago. The note warned local people of ‘serious consequences’ if they cooperated with government officials.

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