Criticising the Centre's attitude after every terror strikes across the country, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the government should first flush out ‘mini Pakistans’ mushrooming in India and then think of teaching the neighbour country a lesson.

In a strongly worded editorial published in Samana, Shiv Sena mouthpiece, the party pointed out that "mini Pakistans" cropping up across India should be cleaned out on a priority basis in an attempt to prevent further terror attacks.

"When the time comes, teach Pakistan a lesson by launching an attack on it. But before that eliminate Pakistanis spread in India with your blessing (ruling politicians). If this is done, most of the things would be clear," reads Samana editorial.

"Besides Mumbai, large number of mini Pakistans have grown up in India. People residing in these mini Pakistans are not Indian Muslims. They are either Bangladeshi or Pakistani Muslims. Nobody is paying any attention on their anti-social activities. It is here where they were taught the lesson of 'Jihad'," the editorial stated.

It also equalled politicians with Lashkar-e-Toiba group as they were allegedly providing ration cards and ensuring that the people from mini Pakistan would get voting rights.

The party also demanded the execution of Afzal Guru's hanging who was convicted of conspiracy on Indian Parliament attack in 2001.

"Afzal Guru has been treated in Tihar jail as a guest. He is enjoying there. Afzal should be hanged to set an example on how India reacts to terrorist strikes. His hanging will give a strong message that whoever attacks India will either be hanged or be eliminated in encounter," the editorial says.

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