Four more Shiite cult militants arrested in Iraq

AFP ^ | 2/03/07

[TexKat]

KARBALA, Iraq (AFP) - Four members of a Shiite messianic cult which fought a fierce battle with security forces earlier this week were arrested in the central Iraqi shrine city of Karbala.

Karbala police chief Major General Mohammed Abu al-Walid said 25 militants were arrested across the city in a series of raids. Four of those detained were from the "Soldiers of Heaven" group, the militant Shiite cult.

At least 263 of the cult's fighters were killed and 502 arrested during fierce clashes with Iraqi forces near Najaf on Sunday.

The leader of the militia, who claimed to be a descendant of the Prophet Mohammed, was killed in the raging 24-hour battle that pitted gunmen against Iraqi security forces backed by US aircraft.

Walid said the latest crackdown included 45 ambushes, 330 foot patrols and the use of nearly 260 police vehicles.

"The operation was implemented in different regions of the province and relied on accurate intellegence information," he said.

Among those arrested was an engineer suspected of planting roadside bombs, called IEDs -- improvised explosive devices -- by US-led coalition forces in Iraq.

Walid said police also managed to thwart an attempt to kidnap an Iraqi citizen.

[4woodenboats]

Awwww, look at that "I just can't take anymore of these crazy chicks!!" look on the Mahdi army soldier's face as virgin #62 steps off and #63 climbs aboard....

[omega4179]

Ah the US is using that secret incineration weapon again! its been a while since the battle of Fallujah /s

[M. Espinola]

"A soldier stands amid burnt vehicles which are said to belong to Shi'ite cult members at the scene of last week's fighting near the holy city of Najaf.."

The Shi'ite cult terrorists auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing.

[M. Espinola]

This is not the result of a terrorist attack. This Shi'ite fanatic did this to himself and thinks it's funny. This is a cult without question.

An Iraqi Shiite smiles after slicing his scalp with a sword during a ritual ceremony held on the final day of Ashura in the holy city of Najaf. At least 38 Shiites have been killed during three attacks in Iraq, as thousands of bleeding pilgrims flayed themselves with swords and chains during the Ashura mourning rite.(Qassem Zein AFP - Tue Jan 30, )

[Marine_Uncle]

pic posting #24. Behold the idiot!

[Marine_Uncle]

Tis shake and bake time in the land of the two rivers. Things may simply start to improve as the new combined forces go after these frigen goons of all persuasions.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[FARS]

done.

[Nancee]

PING!!!

[Virginia Ridgerunner]

Just damn.

[bray]

Surge seems to be working? Nice start!

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters

[bray]

What's new, the entire Mooselimb religion is a Satanic Cult. Until they find Jesus they will never have peace.

Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters

[FARS]

More than likely but whoever wrote it used Arabic numbers so it was either an Arabic speaking American, Iraqi soldier or an interpreter.

I went into the numerology aspect because of the unusual sect name the leader had.

[nw_arizona_granny]

Thank you for the information on the numbers.

We often read threats with 1001 cuts, so am assuming that means "for allah".

[brooklyn dave]

The Jews have this holy numerology also called Gematria---which I have only heard about in reference to the Kabbalah. I doubt Christianity ever got into such a thing--even the more mystical side of Christianity.

[brooklyn dave]

I thought they would write something like a$$hole #1 A$$hole #347

[FARS]

We often read threats with 1001 cuts, so am assuming that means "for allah".

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Good one.

[Grimmy]

Thank you for the ping.