10 dead in attack on Lahore churches

[Samlee]

Where is this church in Lahore?

Yuhanabad in Lahore

Dude if you marry a christian she must be a muslim this can be another propgagande can i see your source.

Why Do You Sound Like An Islamophobe

 

[Leader]

stupid mob.

 

[uratM]

Why Do You Sound Like An Islamophobe

Dude iam just a secular democratic muslim turk. Our feterosexuals (fake prophet) say this. But our prophet who we muslims must follow, has always married with muslims.

beware of pll trying to change our ISLAM.

 

[Ind4Ever]

Breaking News !!!!!
Riot after blast !
Buildings vandalised !
Shops looted by mob !

 

[Samlee]

Dude iam just a secular democratic muslim turk. Our feterosexuals (fake prophet) say this. But our prophet who we muslims must follow, has always married with muslims.

beware of pll trying to change our ISLAM.

Dude if you marry a christian she must be a muslim this can be another propgagande can i see your source.

Dear What I Just Quoted Is Recorded History.Here You Are

Kudos to the security guard !

RIP !

Like I Said Earlier Those Guards Were Not Just Protecting Churches They Were Protecting Jinnah's Pakistan

The Last Thing In The World Quaid e Azam Would Have Wanted To See In Pakistan Was For Someone To Feel Insecure Because of His or Her Religion

 

[Zarvan]

We need to go for hot pursuit that is only option use RAAD and Babur Missiles

 

[pak-marine]

At least 15 dead, 78 injured in attack on Lahore churches

Citizens gather in front of a church following suicide bombing attacks on churches in Lahore on March 15, 2015.— AFP

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. The Christian community in Pakistan has long been the target of attacks and hate crimes carried out by extremist elements.

Today's attack is the worst on the community since 2013, when 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 gates of two churches
  
  
• At least 15 people have died, 68 others have been wounded
  
  
• TTP splinter group Jamatul Ahrar claims responsibility for the attack
  
  
• Two men, suspected of involvement in the attack, lynched by enraged mob
  
  
• Protests take place in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Karachi

15:30pm - Death toll climbs to 15

Another wounded man died while receiving treatment at the Lahore General Hospital, taking the death toll of the Taliban-claimed attack to 15.

The condition of 30 wounded people is reported as critical. They have been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of LGH.

A girls mourn over a family member who was killed from a suicide bombing attack near two churches in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2015. — AP

2:50pm – ‘Terrorists will be brought to justice’

PML-N leader Rana Mashood, says that the government resolve to tackle the issue of militancy is strong and added, “Terrorists will be brought to justice."

Talking about the victims of today's blasts he said "We have not looked at religion, they are our brothers and we have to deliver for them.”

“We are not separated by religion, this is an attack on Pakistan, and we feel their pain. Their pain is felt by everyone,” the Punjab education minister told media personnel.

He added, “We are making arrangements for the casualties, they will be taken care of. We will follow procedure in this regard.”

 

[Zarvan]

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Citizens gather in front of a church following suicide bombing attacks on churches in Lahore on March 15, 2015.— AFP

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. The Christian community in Pakistan has long been the target of attacks and hate crimes carried out by extremist elements.

Today's attack is the worst on the community since 2013, when 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 gates of two churches
  
  
• At least 15 people have died, 68 others have been wounded
  
  
• TTP splinter group Jamatul Ahrar claims responsibility for the attack
  
  
• Two men, suspected of involvement in the attack, lynched by enraged mob
  
  
• Protests take place in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Karachi
  

15:30pm - Death toll climbs to 15
Another wounded man died while receiving treatment at the Lahore General Hospital, taking the death toll of the Taliban-claimed attack to 15.

The condition of 30 wounded people is reported as critical. They have been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of LGH.

A girls mourn over a family member who was killed from a suicide bombing attack near two churches in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2015. — AP
2:50pm – ‘Terrorists will be brought to justice’
PML-N leader Rana Mashood, says that the government resolve to tackle the issue of militancy is strong and added, “Terrorists will be brought to justice."

Talking about the victims of today's blasts he said "We have not looked at religion, they are our brothers and we have to deliver for them.”

“We are not separated by religion, this is an attack on Pakistan, and we feel their pain. Their pain is felt by everyone,” the Punjab education minister told media personnel.

He added, “We are making arrangements for the casualties, they will be taken care of. We will follow procedure in this regard.”

We need to stop depending on Afghan Army and should go for hot pursuit

 

[pak-marine]

2:15pm - Missionary schools closed tomorrow

Missionary schools in Karachi and across Punjab will remain closed tomorrow in protest of the attack on churches in Lahore.

Citizens and rescue workers gather outside a church damaged from a suicide bombing attack in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 15, 2015.— AP

1:55pm - Death toll of Lahore blasts reaches 14: LGH officials

Officials of the Lahore General Hospital confirmed that the number of people killed in the blasts in Youhanabad area has reached 14 while the number of wounded is 68, including several who are critically wounded.

Doctors at the provincial capital city's hospitals have also made appeals for blood donations.

Punjab Health Director General Dr Zahid Pervez also confirmed that 14 people have died and 78 others have been wounded in the Lahore attack.

A Punjab police spokesperson confirmed that two policemen are among those killed in the attack.

1:45pm - Christian community members stage protests in Karachi

Members of the Christian community took to the streets and staged protests in Karachi's Esa Nagri area against the bomb attacks on churches in Lahore.

The protesters blocked the route from Hasan Square to Liaqatabad area of the city.

Similar protests staged in Multan, Faisalabad and Sialkot cities.

1:40pm - Former Punjab law minister confirms death toll

Former Punjab law minister Rana Sanaullah confirmed that 10 people have been killed so far in the blasts near two churches in Lahore.

He added that the dead included six members of the Christian community, two policemen and two other men, who were beaten to death by the enraged mob on suspicion of involvement in the blast.

The former law minister said that five policemen were also wounded in the incident.

1:30pm - Christian community leader blames Punjab govt

A local leader of the Christian community told mediapersons that both the blasts took place at the entrance of the churches.

He added, “Had the attackers managed to enter the churches, the casualty figure would have soared as there were more than a thousand persons present at the place of worship at the time of attack.”

The community leader also accused the Punjab government of incompetence and blamed it for the attack.

Pastor David, a local cleric at the site, told AFP: “One blast took place at the entrance of one church where a congregation was going on. Another blast took place in the second church,” and added that the two buildings were 500 metres (1,600 feet) apart.

1:20pm - Protesters block metro bus route

Several protesters carrying sticks blocked either side of Lahore's Ferozepur Road and blocked the metro bus route disrupting the bus operation.

Television footage showed dozens of stick-wielding men, mostly belonging to the Christian community, ransacking the metro bus terminal.

1:10pm - Four policemen were held hostage

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.

12:03pm - 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.

This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly

We need to stop depending on Afghan Taliban and should go for hot pursuit

PA must start surgical operation all over punjab and remove all those jihadis & extremist hiding in civilian chuddies ..

 

[A.Rafay]

RIP to the victims. Really sad incident.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

RIP

 

[pak-marine]

LAHORE: Bombs outside two churches in Lahore killed 14 people and wounded nearly 80 during Sunday services, and witnesses said quick action by a security guard prevented many more deaths.

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan splinter group Jamaatul Ahrar claimed responsibility for the attack.

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.

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 burnt bodies at an intersection.

“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 added.



Fourteen people were killed and 78 wounded, said Zahid Pervaiz, provincial director of general health.

“The rescue operation is still underway and the death toll may increase,” rescue services spokesman Sajjad Hussain said.

 

[Yaduveer]

I don't understand why they don't just convert to religion of peace just like yusuf yohanna ?

Life would be more worth living then.

 

[Imran Khan]

non muslims and kiving in pakistan ? ohhh bhai wo to apny muslims ko nhi choorty

 

[syedali73]

I don't understand why they don't just convert to religion of peace just like yusuf yohanna ?

Life would be more worth living then.

More Muslim Pakistanis are murdered by TTP scum than non-Muslims.