Monday 31 December 2012

Attack on Shia Muslims

A truck loaded with explosive rammed into a bus in southwestern Pakistan on Sunday in what police suspect was an act of sectarian violence.The bus burst into flames, killing at least 19 people. 25 people were hurt and are being treated in hospital.

Police in Baluchistan province say the truck was loaded with explosives. Witnesses say its driver appeared to have targeted the bus.Shia Muslims on the bus were heading to Iran on a pilgrimage. Police suspect Sunni Muslim extremists were responsible.

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