Local sources in Pakistan\u2019s Balochistan province have confirmed that at least four members of the Hazara community were killed in a shooting incident in the city of Quetta. This event took place on Sunday morning (April 12) in the Sabzimandi area, which is part of the Hazara Gunj locality.<\/p>\n
According to reports, the attackers opened fire on the victims and then fled the scene. No further details about the victims’ identities or the exact circumstances of the attack have been released yet.<\/p>\n
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. Pakistan police have not commented on any possible arrests or the motives behind the incident.<\/p>\n
Quetta has witnessed multiple targeted attacks against the Hazara community in recent years; this minority primarily resides in specific areas of the city, including Hazara Gunj. Concerns over continued security threats to this religious minority remain high.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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