Cult Leader Mehdi Zand Denied Early Release & New Details Emerge of Greusome Attack by Zand & Co. on Former Disciples

There has been a number of news items circulating in the press regarding Mehdi Zand, the leader of the World of Yaad cult, and the violent attack that he and 2 of his disciples carried out on former members of the group.

In an article in the Uxbridge Gazette, one of the victims, recounts in horrifying detail, how he and his co-worker were viciously attacked by Mehdi Zand and feared for their lives. The full article can be found on the Gazette website.

Just after the publishing of the Gazette article, the Watford Observer reported that Mehdi Zand had been denied early release from his current prison sentence, due to the fact that he and his group still represent a serious threat to the lives of those members of his group who have left the organization (apparently, nearly all members save for a few family members and close friends, deserted the group after revelations surfaced regarding Mehdi Zand's gross misconduct towards his followers - financially, psychologically and even sexually). You can read the full account of the former member's terrifying story on the Observer site.

Let's hope that Mehdi Zand and the other 2 attackers/followers stay behind bars for as long as possible. These guys sound angry and seriously dangerous.

Blogosphere Reports on More Articles Regarding Mehdi Zand's Prison Sentencing

There are a few new reports out on Mehdi Zand, leader of The World of Yaad cult, and his recent prison sentencing. You can follow these two blogs, which are frequently updated:

• The Truth About Mehdi Zand
• The Truth About The World of Yaad

The two new articles both sites posted can also be found below:

• Hemel Hempstead city's site: "Three Men Given Combined Sentence of 11 Years for Assault and Violent Disorder:
• Smeggy's: "Leader of Religious Movement Jailed for Thuggery"

Banana Sex Cult Leader Hunted by Police in Papua New Guinea

The UK's Telegraph newspaper is reporting that police in Papua New Guinea are hunting the leader of a sex cult who promised villagers a bumper banana harvest if they had sex in public.

The full article can be foundhere, with a brief excerpt below.

It said the cult leader was wanted for a range of alleged offences over the past four months, including threatening people and illegal sexual activity.

Inspector Adam Busil said officers had surrounded the man's hut early on Saturday but he refused to come out. The suspect then made a dash for freedom with about seven naked followers.

"He used his two wives as a human shield to avoid being shot at by the policemen," he said

"They were called on to surrender but they refused."

He said extra officers were being called in to track down the members of the group.