Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Peshawar church reopened after deadly blasts

130 year old historical Pakistan Church in Peshawar, which had been targeted by terrorists, was reopened for worship on Tuesday after repairs and cleaning. On Sunday, twin suicide blasts killed 83 people and injured up to 150 others, while Christians were coming out from the church located at Kohati Gate area of Peshawar. Police arrested 6 suspects involved in Peshawar church attack on Tuesday. At least 67 victims were discharged from the Lady Reading Hospital after their condition was declared stable by doctors. Special Investigation team constituted to probe the incident has revealed that one of the suicide bombers could be a young lady aged between 20-25 years. The attack on All Saints Church in the northwestern city of Peshawar after a service on Sunday is believed to be the deadliest ever to target the country's Christian minority. Christians demonstrated in towns and cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar, demanding better protection from authorities.
- See more at: http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/09/24/news/national/peshawar-church-reopened-after-deadly-blasts-6-suspects-arrested/#sthash.HH7fKLag.dpuf

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