Unknown Assailants in Pakistan Open Fire on Church in Lahore
ICC Note:
Unknown assailants opened fire on a church in Sandha, a neighborhood in the Pakistani city of Lahore. Thankfully, no one was harmed. According to local Christians, the attack took place during a complete power cut in the middle of the night so none of the attackers were identified. Christians have filed a report with local police, but it is unlikely the culprits of this crime will be found. Attacks on Christians and their places of worship is unfortunately common in Pakistan. In 2015, two churches in the Youhanabad neighborhood of Lahore were attacked by suicide bombers. In 2013, All Saints Church in Peshawar was also attacked by suicide bombers.
6/6/2016 Pakistan (Christians in Pakistan) – In keeping with reports, armed extremists opened firing at a church in Dhoopsari, Sandha near Lahore. The incident took place in the small hours, while the assailants managed to flee after firing, while the local Christians have expressed exasperation over the incident.
Local Christians revealed that at the time of attack, there was a complete power cut in the area due to which it was dark, and no one has seen the appearances of the attackers. They said that on June 4, Saturday the extremists attacked at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dhoopsari Sandha Lahore, at around 4:00 am.
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