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10 dead in attack on Lahore churches
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The two were failed suicide bombers? I'm not sure setting the two suspects on fire was the right thing to do, it is a savage act but then again the people that set the two suspects on fire could have had family killed or injured by the blast. If one good thing came out of this incident it is that would be terrorists would think twice before committing these acts. There is nothing glorious about failing your mission, getting a beat down and then being set on fire.
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All terrorists should have been captured along with the people who try to kill them. Musharraf is already charged for allegedly ordering washup of BB murder evidence, why the law should be any different for residents of Yohanaabad... after all such attacks mostly happen with inside support.
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RIP to our beloved Pakistanis.
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Major developments
Enraged protesters hold three policemen captive at a shop, who were allegedly watching a cricket match instead of performing their duties at the time of attack.
The mob has apparently held the policemen in a shop for the last two hours.
1:03pm - Eyewitness account
“I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up,” said witness Amir Masih.
“I saw his body parts flying through the air...the guard died as well", he said.
It was not clear if the first blast was also a suicide bomber, Masih said.
1:00pm - Protest against PM, CM
Protesters have launched a demonstration outside General Hospital against the Punjab government. Sloganeering continues against the PM and CM.
The enraged protesters demand accountability, and say proper security was not provided to the churches.
Images from inside the churches are coming in:
Damage inside one of the churches
A weapon found at the site of the attack
12:50pm - Death toll reaches 10
At least ten people have died and more than 50 wounded in the bomb attacks near two churches in Lahore's Youhanabad area.
- Suicide bombers blew themselves up at the gate of two churches
- At least ten people have died in the attack
- TTP splinter group Jamatul Ahrar claims responsibility for the attack
- One young man was lynched by the enraged mob
Enraged protesters hold three policemen captive at a shop, who were allegedly watching a cricket match instead of performing their duties at the time of attack.
The mob has apparently held the policemen in a shop for the last two hours.
1:03pm - Eyewitness account
“I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up,” said witness Amir Masih.
“I saw his body parts flying through the air...the guard died as well", he said.
It was not clear if the first blast was also a suicide bomber, Masih said.
1:00pm - Protest against PM, CM
Protesters have launched a demonstration outside General Hospital against the Punjab government. Sloganeering continues against the PM and CM.
The enraged protesters demand accountability, and say proper security was not provided to the churches.
Images from inside the churches are coming in:
Damage inside one of the churches
A weapon found at the site of the attack
12:50pm - Death toll reaches 10
At least ten people have died and more than 50 wounded in the bomb attacks near two churches in Lahore's Youhanabad area.
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so they held 4 policemen hostages for watching cricket. one died of injuries.
Great mentality on part of hostage takers. Hope they go to jail.
Also I stand high with christians, but to say they're primary targets and need special security is rubbish. Everyone is a target in Pakista, be hindu sikh muslim shia or sunni. Terrorists want to kill, they don't look at who is from which religion.
So it was very pathetic that they started holding hostages and prevent police from entering crime scene and pelting them stones, when one policeman gave his life fighting bomber.
Great mentality on part of hostage takers. Hope they go to jail.
Also I stand high with christians, but to say they're primary targets and need special security is rubbish. Everyone is a target in Pakista, be hindu sikh muslim shia or sunni. Terrorists want to kill, they don't look at who is from which religion.
So it was very pathetic that they started holding hostages and prevent police from entering crime scene and pelting them stones, when one policeman gave his life fighting bomber.
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At least 10 dead in attack on Lahore churches
LAHORE: Twin blasts rocked the Roman Catholic Church and Christ Church in Lahore's Youhanabad area. Both churches have high attendance on Sundays on account of mass.
Initial reports suggest two suicide bombers carried out the attack.
Youhanabad is the country’s biggest Christian locality, housing at least one million people. The Christian community in Pakistan has long been the target of attacks and hate crimes carried out by extremist elements.
In 2013, twin suicide attacks were carried out at the All Saint’s Church in Peshawar’s Kohati Gate area, killing 80 and wounding over 100 others.
Major developments
Enraged protesters held four injured policemen captive at a shop after the blast, for allegedly watching a cricket match instead of performing their duties at the time of attack.
The mob apparently held the injured policemen in the shop for nearly two hours before they were shifted to hospital.
One of the policemen succumbed to his injuries.
Meanwhile, protests continue against the government.
1:03pm - Eyewitness account
“I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up,” said witness Amir Masih.
“I saw his body parts flying through the air...the guard died as well", he said.
It was not clear if the first blast was also a suicide bomber, Masih said.
1:00pm - Protest against PM, CM
Protesters have launched a demonstration outside General Hospital against the Punjab government. Sloganeering continues against the PM and CM.
The enraged protesters demand accountability, and say proper security was not provided to the churches.
Images from inside the churches are coming in:
Damage inside one of the churches
A weapon found at the site of the attack
12:50pm - Death toll reaches 10
At least ten people have died and more than 50 wounded in the bomb attacks near two churches in Lahore's Youhanabad area.
12:37pm - 6 dead
The death toll has now climbed to six, while at least 50 are injured.
A young child and a policeman are among those killed. Four bodies received at the Lahore General Hospital while two bodies received at Jinnah Hospital.
Police have resorted to aerial firing to disperse the enraged mob.
12:35pm - Enraged mob in Youhanabad
Police is attempting to control the large, enraged mob in the Youhanabad area.
Members of the crowd have reportedly told the police not to approach, or face consequences. A massive protest is underway. People gathered in the area claim no adequate security was provided to them.
12:30pm - 5 dead
At least five people have died in the attack so far, while another 40 are wounded – some critically.
Family members of the victims crowd hospitals
12:22pm - TTP-JA claim responsibility
Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan Jamatul Ahrar group spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan says the militant outfit takes responsibility for the attack.
12:13pm - Cop among victims
Policeman among those killed in the blasts. The number of wounded rises to 40 and includes women and children.
The body of the man who was lynched by the enraged mob, after being snatched from policemen, has been set on fire.
12:09pm - Two arrested
Two suspects have been arrested from near the blast sites.
One young man, alleged to be involved in the attack, was earlier beaten to death by the enraged mob.
12:06pm - Young child killed
A young child, estimated to be 12 years of age is among those killed. At least 37 other wounded have been counted at one hospital so far.
A stream of wounded are still being brought into nearby hospitals.
12:03pm - Suicide bombers
Initial reports suggest two suicide bombers reached the gates of two churches and blew themselves up. The attackers attempted to enter the churches, but were successfully stopped at the gates.
Eyewitnesses said that the Sunday church ceremony was underway when two suspects approached the main gate and opened fire, before blowing themselves up.
12:00pm - 3 dead
At least three people have died in the blasts. Many wounded are being brought into the hospital.
11:57am - Young man killed
According to initial reports, the mob has beaten the young man to death.
Eye witnesses claim the individual was involved in the attack.
11:55am - Mob beats up individual
The enraged crowd has beaten up an unknown person at the site of the blasts. The young man is estimated to be 20-22 years old.
11:50am - Critically wounded
The condition of several wounded is reported as critical. A large number of people have gathered at the hospital.
11:45am - 20 injured
Initial reports suggest at least 20 people were injured in the blasts who were shifted to Lahore General Hospital where an emergency has been imposed.
11:30am - Emergency teams dispatched
Emergency and security teams were dispatched to the site of explosion. The nature and intensity of the blasts are yet to be ascertained.
At least 10 dead in attack on Lahore churches - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
LAHORE: Twin blasts rocked the Roman Catholic Church and Christ Church in Lahore's Youhanabad area. Both churches have high attendance on Sundays on account of mass.
Initial reports suggest two suicide bombers carried out the attack.
Youhanabad is the country’s biggest Christian locality, housing at least one million people. The Christian community in Pakistan has long been the target of attacks and hate crimes carried out by extremist elements.
In 2013, twin suicide attacks were carried out at the All Saint’s Church in Peshawar’s Kohati Gate area, killing 80 and wounding over 100 others.
Major developments
- Suicide bombers blew themselves up at the gate of two churches
- At least 10 people have died in the attack
- TTP splinter group Jamatul Ahrar claims responsibility for the attack
- One young man was lynched by the enraged mob
Enraged protesters held four injured policemen captive at a shop after the blast, for allegedly watching a cricket match instead of performing their duties at the time of attack.
The mob apparently held the injured policemen in the shop for nearly two hours before they were shifted to hospital.
One of the policemen succumbed to his injuries.
Meanwhile, protests continue against the government.
1:03pm - Eyewitness account
“I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up,” said witness Amir Masih.
“I saw his body parts flying through the air...the guard died as well", he said.
It was not clear if the first blast was also a suicide bomber, Masih said.
1:00pm - Protest against PM, CM
Protesters have launched a demonstration outside General Hospital against the Punjab government. Sloganeering continues against the PM and CM.
The enraged protesters demand accountability, and say proper security was not provided to the churches.
Images from inside the churches are coming in:
Damage inside one of the churches
A weapon found at the site of the attack
12:50pm - Death toll reaches 10
At least ten people have died and more than 50 wounded in the bomb attacks near two churches in Lahore's Youhanabad area.
12:37pm - 6 dead
The death toll has now climbed to six, while at least 50 are injured.
A young child and a policeman are among those killed. Four bodies received at the Lahore General Hospital while two bodies received at Jinnah Hospital.
Police have resorted to aerial firing to disperse the enraged mob.
12:35pm - Enraged mob in Youhanabad
Police is attempting to control the large, enraged mob in the Youhanabad area.
Members of the crowd have reportedly told the police not to approach, or face consequences. A massive protest is underway. People gathered in the area claim no adequate security was provided to them.
12:30pm - 5 dead
At least five people have died in the attack so far, while another 40 are wounded – some critically.
Family members of the victims crowd hospitals
12:22pm - TTP-JA claim responsibility
Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan Jamatul Ahrar group spokesperson Ehsanullah Ehsan says the militant outfit takes responsibility for the attack.
12:13pm - Cop among victims
Policeman among those killed in the blasts. The number of wounded rises to 40 and includes women and children.
The body of the man who was lynched by the enraged mob, after being snatched from policemen, has been set on fire.
12:09pm - Two arrested
Two suspects have been arrested from near the blast sites.
One young man, alleged to be involved in the attack, was earlier beaten to death by the enraged mob.
12:06pm - Young child killed
A young child, estimated to be 12 years of age is among those killed. At least 37 other wounded have been counted at one hospital so far.
A stream of wounded are still being brought into nearby hospitals.
12:03pm - Suicide bombers
Initial reports suggest two suicide bombers reached the gates of two churches and blew themselves up. The attackers attempted to enter the churches, but were successfully stopped at the gates.
Eyewitnesses said that the Sunday church ceremony was underway when two suspects approached the main gate and opened fire, before blowing themselves up.
12:00pm - 3 dead
At least three people have died in the blasts. Many wounded are being brought into the hospital.
11:57am - Young man killed
According to initial reports, the mob has beaten the young man to death.
Eye witnesses claim the individual was involved in the attack.
11:55am - Mob beats up individual
The enraged crowd has beaten up an unknown person at the site of the blasts. The young man is estimated to be 20-22 years old.
11:50am - Critically wounded
The condition of several wounded is reported as critical. A large number of people have gathered at the hospital.
11:45am - 20 injured
Initial reports suggest at least 20 people were injured in the blasts who were shifted to Lahore General Hospital where an emergency has been imposed.
11:30am - Emergency teams dispatched
Emergency and security teams were dispatched to the site of explosion. The nature and intensity of the blasts are yet to be ascertained.
At least 10 dead in attack on Lahore churches - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
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Protesters have launched a demonstration outside General Hospital against the Punjab government. Sloganeering continues against the PM and CM.
The enraged protesters demand accountability, and say proper security was not provided to the churches.
So they burnt !!! Police men by mistake or its different event ? Please conform .
At least 10 dead in attack on Lahore churches - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Twin blasts at churches in Pakistan kill 10, wound 55
By Mubasher Bukhari
LAHORE, PAKISTAN | Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:27am EDT
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Bombs outside two churches in the Pakistani city of Lahore killed 10 people and wounded more than 55 during Sunday services, rescue workers said, and witnesses said quick action by a security guard prevented many more deaths.
A Pakistani Taliban splinter group claimed responsibility.
The blasts went off minutes apart in a majority Christian suburb of the eastern city. Police said it seemed they targeted two churches, one Catholic and one Protestant, that are very close to each other.
After the blasts, enraged resident lynched two suspects, police said.
"I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up," said witness Amir Masih.
"I saw his body parts flying through the air."
The guard died as well, he said. It was not clear if the first blast was also triggered by a suicide bomber, Masih said.
At least 10 people were killed and 55 wounded, said Khawaja Rafiq, the health adviser to the provincial chief minister.
"The rescue operation is still underway and the death toll may increase," rescue services spokesman Sajjad Hussain said.
Taliban faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility.
Following the blast, enraged residents lynched two men they suspected of involvement, a police official said. Journalist Riaz Ahmed said he had seen the two burned bodies at an intersection.
Militants in Pakistan have attacked Christians and other religious minorities often over the last decade or more. Many blame the government for doing little to protect them. Pakistan's police are notoriously poorly trained and under funded.
Lahore is the capital of Punjab, Pakistan's wealthiest and most populous province and the political heartland of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The city is generally considered peaceful compared with many other areas of Pakistan, but violence there has been increasing after the government's failed attempts to hold peace talks with the Taliban last year.
After the talks failed, the military launched an offensive in the remote northwestern region of North Waziristan along the Afghan border to push the Taliban from the last major region they controlled.
The military now holds the major urban centers there, but residents say many militants fled before the offensive began and others remain in rural areas.
(Additional reporting by Saud Mehsud in Dera Ismail Khan; Writing by Katharine Houreld; Editing by Robert Birsel & Kim Coghill)
Twin blasts at churches in Pakistan kill 10, wound 55
Latest news : Blast carried out by TTPJA ... Pakistan splinter group of TTP . News conformed !!!!
The enraged protesters demand accountability, and say proper security was not provided to the churches.
So they burnt !!! Police men by mistake or its different event ? Please conform .
At least 10 dead in attack on Lahore churches - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Twin blasts at churches in Pakistan kill 10, wound 55
By Mubasher Bukhari
LAHORE, PAKISTAN | Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:27am EDT
LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) - Bombs outside two churches in the Pakistani city of Lahore killed 10 people and wounded more than 55 during Sunday services, rescue workers said, and witnesses said quick action by a security guard prevented many more deaths.
A Pakistani Taliban splinter group claimed responsibility.
The blasts went off minutes apart in a majority Christian suburb of the eastern city. Police said it seemed they targeted two churches, one Catholic and one Protestant, that are very close to each other.
After the blasts, enraged resident lynched two suspects, police said.
"I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up," said witness Amir Masih.
"I saw his body parts flying through the air."
The guard died as well, he said. It was not clear if the first blast was also triggered by a suicide bomber, Masih said.
At least 10 people were killed and 55 wounded, said Khawaja Rafiq, the health adviser to the provincial chief minister.
"The rescue operation is still underway and the death toll may increase," rescue services spokesman Sajjad Hussain said.
Taliban faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar claimed responsibility.
Following the blast, enraged residents lynched two men they suspected of involvement, a police official said. Journalist Riaz Ahmed said he had seen the two burned bodies at an intersection.
Militants in Pakistan have attacked Christians and other religious minorities often over the last decade or more. Many blame the government for doing little to protect them. Pakistan's police are notoriously poorly trained and under funded.
Lahore is the capital of Punjab, Pakistan's wealthiest and most populous province and the political heartland of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The city is generally considered peaceful compared with many other areas of Pakistan, but violence there has been increasing after the government's failed attempts to hold peace talks with the Taliban last year.
After the talks failed, the military launched an offensive in the remote northwestern region of North Waziristan along the Afghan border to push the Taliban from the last major region they controlled.
The military now holds the major urban centers there, but residents say many militants fled before the offensive began and others remain in rural areas.
(Additional reporting by Saud Mehsud in Dera Ismail Khan; Writing by Katharine Houreld; Editing by Robert Birsel & Kim Coghill)
Twin blasts at churches in Pakistan kill 10, wound 55
Latest news : Blast carried out by TTPJA ... Pakistan splinter group of TTP . News conformed !!!!
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Pakistan is probably the only country where a security guard, knowing well the consequences, would wrestle with a suicide bomber. My salute to these brave , selfless men.
1:04pm
“I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up,” witness Amir Masih tells Reuters.
“I saw his body parts flying through the air.”
The guard died as well, he says.
1:04pm
“I was sitting at a shop near the church when a blast jolted the area. I rushed towards the spot and saw the security guard scuffle with a man who was trying to enter the church, after failing, he blew himself up,” witness Amir Masih tells Reuters.
“I saw his body parts flying through the air.”
The guard died as well, he says.
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Oh please . Do not insult the victims
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Can you conform the person on my pervious post ? Was he the man set blaze on fire by mob ? He was wearing black suit !!!
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