At least 2 dead in blast at Catholic church in Quetta

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At least two people were killed in a blast at a Catholic church in Quetta city after which law enforcers have been dispatched to the area.

According to Express News, a few terrorists have attacked the church located on Quetta’a Zarghoon Road.

Eyewitnesses say that a number of people have also sustained injuries who are now being shifted to hospital.




-This is a developing story.
https://tribune.com.pk/story/1586259/1-blast-heard-near-catholic-church-quetta/

 

[Gurjot.S]

Quetta# Zarghon Road Damaky Me 3 Afraad JanbahaQ, 25 Zakhmi, Humlawer Church k Ander Mojud, FairinG ki AwaZy.

 

[Zibago]

Two killed, 15 wounded as terrorists target Quetta church
December 17, 2017

By:Samaa Web Desk

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QUETTA: At least one person was killed and two others were injured in a blast near a church located at Quetta on Friday, Samaa reported.

According to initial reports, a blast and heavy firing was heard near a church located at Zarghoon Road.

At least two people were killed and at least 15 people have been reported injured in the terrorist attack. . The wounded persons were brought to Civil Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

The city administration has enforced an emergency in Civil Hospital and other medical institutions of the provincial capital.

Large contingents of Frontier Corps (FC) and Police have reached the scene to control the situation. The law enforcement agencies have started an operation to neutralize the attackers.

Bomb Disposal Squad has also reached the scene.

Home Minister of Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti confirmed that terrorists targeted the church located in the area.

It is pertinent to mention that large number of people are present in the church to attend their prayers. It should be noted that the incident took place just a week away from Christmas.

 

[Devil Soul]

Explosion, gunshots heard near Quetta's Imdad Chowk
Dawn.com | Syed Ali Shah
Updated December 17, 2017
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The Bethel Memorial Methodist Church located on Quetta's Zarghoon Road was targeted in a terrorist attack on Sunday afternoon, Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti confirmed to DawnNews. Initial reports suggested an explosion took place, which was followed by sustained gunshots.

The area is in the city's high-security zone.

Four suicide attackers struck while church service was ongoing, Bugti told DawnNews.

One of the attackers detonated a suicide vest inside the church's premises. Another was shot dead near the church's entrance by security forces, Bugti said. Two of the attackers fled when they saw security forces approach the area.

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"The operation has not yet concluded. We are searching for the remaining terrorists," he said.

A large contingent of police and Frontier Corps personnel have surrounded the area and are conducting a search operation.

Rescue teams have transported the injured and a bomb disposal team is on standby.

Security and rescue sources said the injured have been moved to Civil Hospital Quetta. The number of casualties is not clear. The hospital has declared an emergency and summoned all staff.

The Bethel Memorial Church has been the target of a terrorist attack in the past. Security had been beefed up for the church after the last attack, but had grown lax over time.

This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. Initial reports in the media can sometimes be inaccurate. We will strive to ensure timeliness and accuracy by relying on credible sources such as concerned, qualified authorities and our staff reporters.

 

[Gurjot.S]

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[Kuru]

RIP. Anyone claimed the attack yet ?

 

[Devil Soul]

 

[Zibago]

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[Max]

four terrorists attacked the church. 1 killed by guard, i blown himself.. security forces are looking for other 2 on run.

5 victims. may they rest in peace.

security force responded well. 400 lives saved.

 

[Zibago]

Suicide attack on Church kills 5 in Quetta
1:06 PM, December 17, 2017
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suicide attack targeting a church on Quetta’s Zarghoon Road today afternoon.

The police teams and rescue teams have reached the site and cordoned off the area.

Bethel Memorial Methodist Church , located on Zarghoon Road, was targeted in the attack.

 

[Devil Soul]

4 killed in attack on Quetta's Bethel Memorial Methodist Church

 

[alphaxyz]

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Haan bhai, religious, sectarian violence is and always have been rife in your land. Terrorists attack happening on eve of Christmas. But yh its India thats to be blamed. This is just pathetic.

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

There was prior intelligence of a new wave of terror to be expected in Western regions of Pakistan. Thanks to Uncle Sam, India and thier sponsored actors.

 

[Zibago]

Watch: Children recall horrific scenes of Quetta church attack
December 17, 2017
By: Samaa Web Desk






Children describe the horrific scenes they witnessed when terrorists attacked a church in Quetta on Sunday.
https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2017/12/watch-children-recalls-attack-church-quetta/

At least five killed, 25 injured as terrorists target Quetta church
December 17, 2017

By:Samaa Web Desk

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QUETTA: At least five people were killed and 25 others were injured in a blast near a church located at Quetta on Friday, Samaa reported.

According to initial reports, a blast and heavy firing was heard near a church located at Zarghoon Road.

Five people, including a woman, were killed and at least 25 people have been reported injured in the terrorist attack. The wounded persons were brought to Civil Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Meanwhile, SSP Operations said that two attackers were killed in the exchange of fire between the terrorists and security forces.

The city administration has enforced an emergency in Civil Hospital and other medical institutions of the provincial capital.

Large contingents of Frontier Corps (FC) and Police have reached the scene to control the situation. The law enforcement agencies have started an operation to neutralize the attackers.

Bomb Disposal Squad has also reached the scene.

Home Minister of Balochistan Sarfraz Bugti confirmed that terrorists targeted the church located in the area.

It is pertinent to mention that large number of people are present in the church to attend their prayers. It should be noted that the incident took place just a week away from Christmas.

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

They are switching to attack christians because killing muslims didnt kick up enough dust in West cause no one cares about those damn muzzies.

Now to malign Pakistan further they need to show poor bechari christian minority being persecuted.