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| Violence Mars Pakistan Mosque Funeral |
| 2003-02-23 |
| Enraged mourners smashed cars and shop windows on Sunday during a funeral procession for two victims of a massacre at a local Shiite mosque in this southern port city. Some 5,000 people gathered in central Karachi for the prayer session for two men killed Saturday when gunmen opened fire at the Imam Bargha Mehdi mosque, a Shiite house of worship near the city's airport. Many of the other seven victims had moved to Karachi from cities in northern Pakistan, and their bodies were being sent home for burial. A traditional Pakistani funeral, in the wake of a traditional Pakistani theological discussion... After the prayer session, mourners slowly made their way by car, bus and motorcycle toward the massacre site, where the men were to be buried. "Arrest the killers," many mourners shouted, adding in a warning to the unknown gunmen, "We will take out our rage on you!" That's what they're supposed to do... No group has claimed responsibility for the killings, but suspicion immediately fell on Sunni extremist groups that often target members of Pakistan's Shiite minority. They mean Lashkar e-Jhangvi... Some in the crowd turned violent, ransacking at least five bank branches and four gas stations, setting parked motorcycles on fire and burning tires. The windows of dozens of shops were shattered by rocks. The procession gradually dispersed after Shiite community leaders urged marchers to return home. No injuries were reported. Meanwhile, more than 100 people led by a Shiite student group held a loud but peaceful demonstration in the central city of Multan in sympathy for the victims. Many marchers shouted slogans against the government of President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, saying it had not done enough to provide security at the mosque. Seems to be something going around in Pakland. But don't worry about it. Remember to vote for the MMA ticket. Suckers. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |
| #1 I believe this same report was used to describe Raider Fan, following the Super Bowl |
| Posted by: Bobbing4Kittens 2003-02-23 21:17:23 |