Shooting at Ahmadiyya Worship Place in Pakistan Injures Three
Three injured after a man opens fire at Ahmadiyya community's worship place in Pakistan's Punjab
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Three members of the Ahmadiyya community were injured in a shooting incident at Al Aqsa worship place in Chenab Nagar, Punjab, Pakistan. The attack raises concerns about security for Ahmadis, following previous incidents of violence against the community.
- 01The shooting occurred outside Al Aqsa, a major Ahmadiyya worship place in Chenab Nagar, Punjab.
- 02The assailant, riding a motorcycle, opened fire on security volunteers before fleeing the scene.
- 03This incident marks the second attack on the Ahmadiyya community in Chenab Nagar in recent months, raising security concerns.
- 04Amnesty International has previously highlighted systemic discrimination and violence against Ahmadis in Punjab, particularly around religious holidays.
- 05The rights organization urged the Punjab government to ensure the protection of Ahmadi rights and investigate past violence against the community.
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On Sunday, three members of the Ahmadiyya community were injured when an unidentified shooter opened fire outside the Al Aqsa worship place in Chenab Nagar, Punjab, Pakistan. The attack occurred while three volunteers were on security duty. One of the injured is reported to be in critical condition. This incident is the second targeting Ahmadis in the area in recent months, prompting community concerns about safety. Amnesty International has documented escalating violence and discrimination against Ahmadis, particularly during religious holidays, and has urged the Punjab government to take concrete measures to protect their rights. The organization has called for an independent investigation into previous attacks and for local authorities to refrain from interfering with Ahmadi religious practices. The recent shooting underscores the ongoing risks faced by the Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan, where they have faced systemic discrimination and violence.
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The shooting incident raises serious concerns about the safety and security of the Ahmadiyya community in Punjab, particularly during religious observances.
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