4 May 2012 - 19:30

Shiite community staged a rally in Lahore protesting against the recent targeted killing of shias in various cities across Pakistan. Protesters chanted anti-government and anti-American slogans and demanded and immediate stop to the bloodshed.

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Protestors blamed the government for letting the culprits roam free and kill Shiites in busses, streets and houses.

The leader of Shia community in Lahore also called on the shia countries around the world to come forward and protest against the killing spree against Shiites in Pakistan.

Pakistan government says it is investigating into the killings and will ensure quick arrests of the culprits.

Shiite targeted killing has been on the extreme as at least 33 shiites were recently targeted and killed in various incidents around the country.

Analyst say that sectarian elements are increasing due to current government negligence, which has failed to secure the lives of the innocent victims.

The shia community has called on the government to take immediate steps to stop the targeted killings of shia across the country and to ensure their safety and religious freedom.

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