Christian priest shot lifeless in northwestern Pakistan
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Bishop William Siraj was shot a number of occasions and died on the spot, whereas Father Naeem Patrick was wounded within the assault within the Gulbahar neighbourhood of Peshawar, police mentioned. A relative mourns the demise of priest William Siraj, who, in response to police, was killed by unknown armed males in Peshawar, Pakistan on January 30, 2022. (Photo: Reuters)A Christian priest was shot lifeless and one other wounded by unidentified gunmen who opened fireplace on them as they had been returning residence from Sunday mass in Pakistan’s northwestern Peshawar metropolis, police mentioned.
Bishop William Siraj was shot a number of occasions and died on the spot, whereas Father Naeem Patrick was wounded within the assault within the Gulbahar neighbourhood of Peshawar, police mentioned.The police instantly rushed to the spot and began the search operation. A strict safety has been made on the entry and exit factors to nab the culprits.No group has instantly claimed accountability for the assault, the most recent on Pakistan’s small Christian minority that has been focused by militants in recent times.Police mentioned they had been reviewing the CCTV footage to find the attackers, who escaped on bikes.Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council and Special Representative of the Prime Minister of Pakistan for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East, condemned the assault on the Christian clergymen.Chief Minister Mehmud Khan has condemned the assault and directed the police for the early arrest of the attackers.Khan additionally ordered the perfect medicare amenities for the injured Father.According to the 2017 census, Hindus represent the biggest spiritual minority in Pakistan. Christians make up the second largest spiritual minority.ALSO READ: Pakistan: Hindu temple desecrated, idols destroyed in KarachiALSO READ: Pak authorities stood idle, utterly failed to guard minorities: India after assaults on Hindu templeClick right here for IndiaAt the moment.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.
