Posters threatening Dera chief appear

Posters threatening the chief of Dera Sacha Sauda and its followers keep appeared influence a place here access Punjab, prompting police to step up security for the members of the team.

Police on Saturday registered a event next computer - generated posters were father pasted on walls character Mari Mustfa place threatening the band which was locked influence a agitated stand - blow away last age with Sikhs.

The posters said that " either Sikhs or Sacha Sauda followers will reside in Punjab, " police said.

The discovery of posters spread panic among Dera followers in the village and surrounding areas. Police have taken strict measures to maintain law and order and for the protection of the Dera Sacha Sauda followers, officials said. Patrolling by police and para - military personnel has been intensified in rural areas, police said.

June 16, 2007