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Afghanistan/South Asia
2nd shot Karachi cleric dies, violence ensues
2005-06-25
Maulana Irshadul Haq, who was injured in an attack in which Shaikhul Hadis of Jamia Binoria Mosque and Madrassa, SITE Town, Mufti Atiqur Rehman was killed, died on Friday. The funerals of both clerics were held after Asr prayers. Mufti Atiqur Rehman, his son Ammar and Maulana Irshadul Haq were shot at behind Sindh Secretariat on Thursday night. Ammar is in stable condition.

Sporadic violence erupted in several localities of the city on Friday. Protesters brunt tyres and pelted vehicles with stones. Law enforcement agencies dispersed the protesters and controlled the situation. The Sindh government has announced a Rs 2 million-reward for information leading to the arrest of the killers of Mufti Rehman and Maulana Irshad. About 15,000 mourners attended both funerals. Authorities had deployed about 1,000 policemen for the funerals, but there was no violence at the ceremony. Online reported on Friday that security had been increased in the city to avoid any incidents. More than 16 people were arrested in the city for resorting to violence and disrupting traffic.
Posted by:Fred

#1  popcorn, please?
Posted by: Frank G   2005-06-25 10:19  

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