Sikh, Christian die in focused killings in Pakistan’s NW

Christians sporting actual crowns of thorns drip with blood as they recreate the crucifixion of Jesus in Easter rituals

I am the world’s hottest cop – followers inform me they’d be getting a dashing ticket each week if I pulled them over

Afghan spiritual students criticize women’ training ban

Remark

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A Pakistani Sikh businessman and a Christian cleaner had been shot lifeless by unknown assailants in separate incidents within the northwestern metropolis of Peshawar, police stated Saturday.

Gunmen on a bike opened fireplace on Sikh store proprietor Dayal Singh when he was in his grocery retailer and fled the scene, stated police officer Haroon Rasheed. He stated an investigation was underway.

Rasheed stated police have discovered proof from surveillance digicam footage and can quickly be capable to determine the gunmen.

Ranveer Singh, a consultant of Pakistan’s minority Sikh neighborhood, stated the businessman had no issues with anybody. He stated Sikhs are feeling insecure as 11 members of their neighborhood have been killed in recent times.

The minister for data and spiritual minorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the place Peshawar is positioned, assured Sikhs the culprits will likely be arrested and there will likely be steps to guard minorities. Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel additionally introduced compensation of 500,000 rupees for Singh’s household.

A Christian man, Kashif Maseeh, was shot lifeless by unknown attackers on Saturday. He was attacked whereas getting back from his job as a cleaner for native authorities.

It was the third focused killing in two days. Distinguished Hindu physician and eye surgeon Birbal Genani was gunned down in Karachi on Thursday. Police superintendent Zubair Tanoli stated Genani obtained a deadly gunshot to the top.

Non secular minorities usually face violence in Pakistan, though the nation’s Structure ensures them equal rights and the liberty to follow their religion.