In Islamabad, unidentified armed men assassinated a Sunni extremist politician, Maulana Azam Tariq, along with four others who were in the car with him. According to officials, the assailants opened fire on the vehicle carrying Maulana Azam Tariq after it passed through a toll booth. They say Tariq was on his way to attend a parliamentary session. He was the leader of the extremist group Sipah-e-Sahaba, which supports the Taliban and was declared illegal last year by the order of Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan. The group has been accused of being involved in a wave of violence between Sunni Muslims, who make up the majority of Pakistan's population, and the Shia minority. The police state that no one has claimed responsibility for the killings so far.
Maulana Azam Tariq, Leader of the Extremist Sipah-e-Sahaba, Assassinated
Maulana Azam Tariq, a prominent Sunni extremist leader, was assassinated in Islamabad along with four others. His group, Sipah-e-Sahaba, has a history of violence against Shia Muslims and was banned by the Pakistani government. This incident highlights ongoing sectarian tensions in Pakistan.
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📰 What Happened
Maulana Azam Tariq, a Sunni extremist politician, was assassinated in Islamabad along with four others while on his way to a parliamentary session. The attack highlights the ongoing sectarian tensions in Pakistan.
- Tariq was the leader of the extremist group Sipah-e-Sahaba, which was banned last year.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the assassination as of now.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Pakistan has a long history of sectarian violence, particularly between Sunni and Shia Muslims, which affects regional dynamics, including relations with Iran.
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