QUETTA: At least two members of Christian community were killed and three others killed in firing of armed motorcyclist in the provincial capital on Sunday.
Police said that armed men riding motorcycle sprayed bullets at members of Christian community coming out of church after attending Sunday service in Essa Nagri Quetta. A woman and a girl among five people of Christian community were injured in the attack.
The assailants fled the scene after committing the crime. The injured were shifted to Balochistan Medical Complex (BMC) where two people succumbed to their wounds. A protest demonstration was held against the incident by Christian community members Barori Road near Golimar Chowk. They chanted slogans against government and administration for failure to provide security and attacks on Christians.
The chief minister and home minister Balochistan taking notice of the incident have directed that the elements involved in the attack should not be spared at any cost. Meanwhile, a case was registered against unidentified attackers and investigations were underway.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
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