Islamist terrorists shot a Christian priest in Pakistan’s Peshawar on Sunday. Another priest was injured in the terrorist attack. The victim, William Siraj, was a padre at a church within Chamkani police station limits, the Dawn report said.
The Dawn, quoting police officials, reported that the incident occurred near Ring Road within Gulbahar police station limits. According to the report, heavy police contingent had reached the scene and a search operation was underway. “Evidence is being collected from the scene of the crime and CCTV cameras are also being checked,” police said.
The victim’s body had been shifted to the hospital for conducting an autopsy while further investigation was underway. The report, quoting a spokesperson of Lady Reading Hospital, stated that the injured priest was discharged after being provided medical treatment for minor injuries. Speaking to the media at the scene of the crime, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Abbas Ahsan said, “A comprehensive investigation has been launched.” He confirmed that it was terrorist act targeting minority communities.
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