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its interesting to note that while pres musharraff is cracking down on islamics in pak religious schools are scrutinized, military training by religious schools banned in pakistan. collection of funds by religious parties banned, carrying of arms banned in pakistan
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Retired Lt Gen P N Hoon and a few other ex-Servicemen belonging to the Shiv Sena are to be booked by the Thane police for allowing 29 youths to use swords during, what Hoon calls a “suicide squad training camp”.
Thane Police Commissioner S M Shangari said, “We know about the training camp and the use of swords. Action has been initiated against them under Section 37 of the Arms Act for carrying prohibited arms.’’
The training camp was held in Badlapur, Thane district, over the past fortnight and ended yesterday with the youths being given certificates. “In fact, the youths have signed certificates saying they will lay down their lives if needed,’’ Hoon said.
Aside from training with swords, the youths were also taught some karate, the use of lathis and air guns, and put through obstacle courses.
Mantralaya sources said the action against the Sena men started late last night after Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh spoke to Shangari. Deshmukh reportedly found out about the camp through intelligence sources.
Lt Gen (Retd) Hoon speaking to members
of the squad yesterday
Speaking about the use of prohibited swords, Hoon, who retired as commander-in-chief, Western Command, said, “Swords are one of the oldest weapons. What’s wrong if we carry them? Even Sikhs carry them while riding horses. Why is no action taken against them? After all, one needs to carry some weapon or the other.’’
Hoon said, “These squads are to protect the country from terrorists. Pakistanis have been infiltrating the country to create trouble and they are supported by some Indians who have an anti-national mindset. Our suicide squad will defend the country from such people.”
He added that the suicide squad was set up on the instructions of Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray.
Hoon claimed that he is setting up more such camps across the country. He said he was leaving for Chandigarh this morning, and later would visit Jammu and Kashmir, for this purpose.