Date:05/01/2003 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2003/01/05/stories/2003010504840101.htm

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Lashkar warns liquor dealers

By Shujaat Bukhari

JAMMU JAN. 4. The pan Islamic militant outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba, has threatened the alcohol dealers in Kulgam area of south Kashmir of dire consequences if they failed to discontinue the trade.

Police sources said hand-written posters issued by the outfit were found in Kulgam town of Anantnag district, warning of dire consequences if they continued with the "un-Islamic act.'' There are a limited number of wine shops and they operate from security zones.