A local militant commander, affiliated with the Fitna al-Khwarij, has issued a threatening message to residents of Domel, warning them to immediately stop night-time rallies and gatherings during the ongoing holy month.
In a statement circulating locally, the militant addressed what he called the “people of Domel,” demanding that elders restrain youth from participating in night processions and public activities. He warned families that if they failed to do so, they should not later question any consequences that might follow.
The militant specifically targeted youth gatherings that take place at night in rally form, objecting to what he described as immoral conduct during the sacred month. He urged residents to remain inside their villages after dark, limiting activities to socializing at shops or informal gatherings before Sehri.
Explicit Threats of Violence
The tone of the message escalated as the commander warned that if the activities did not stop immediately, his group would take action. He claimed his network had previously forced even heavily armed actors, equipped with artillery and helicopters, to halt their activities.
In a direct threat to local businesses, he also warned bathhouse operators and shopkeepers to shut down operations. He stated that if they failed to comply, not only would the activities inside be targeted, but the shops themselves could be destroyed without trace.
Pattern of Coercive Control
The message reflects an attempt to impose militant authority over social and cultural life in the area through intimidation. By invoking religious sentiment and pairing it with threats of violent enforcement, the militant appears to be seeking control over public behavior through fear.
Security analysts note that such messaging is often designed to test compliance levels within local communities and establish dominance without immediate confrontation. Authorities have not yet issued an official response, but past patterns indicate that coercive public warnings frequently precede attempts at enforcement.
The development raises concerns about renewed efforts by militant elements to assert parallel authority structures in parts of the region.
