Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, has sworn to punish those responsible for the attack on Shia Muslims in the city of Quetta. In this attack, which took place on Tuesday, 43 people were killed, including 6 police officers. General Musharraf ordered an investigation into the attack on Wednesday, during which 150 others were also injured. According to Pakistani officials, initial signs indicate that three individuals were involved in the attack. The assailants opened fire on a crowd of mourning Shia and then detonated explosives strapped to their bodies. One of them survived and has been arrested. Pakistani officials state that several police officers are also being interrogated in connection with the violence on Tuesday in Quetta.
Pervez Musharraf Swears to Punish Those Responsible for Attack on Shia
Pervez Musharraf has vowed to hold accountable those behind a deadly attack on Shia Muslims in Quetta, which resulted in 43 deaths and many injuries. The attack involved gunfire and suicide bombings, highlighting ongoing sectarian violence in Pakistan.
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Pervez Musharraf vows to punish attackers of Shia Muslims in Quetta, resulting in 43 deaths.
- Pervez Musharraf announce attackers of Shia Muslims
- Pervez Musharraf investigate attack on Shia Muslims
- Pakistani officials arrest one of the assailants
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The attack underscores the vulnerability of Shia communities in Pakistan and the government's response.
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