Pakistan Violence: Bloody violence is continuously being seen between Shia and Sunni Muslims in Bagan Bazaar, Kurram, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. So far, more than 47 people have lost their lives in this bloody violence. On the night of Friday (22 November), Shia Muslims attacked the area of Sunni Muslims with weapons. The houses of many Sunni Muslims were burnt down.
At the same time, many people were killed. It is noteworthy that so far more than 47 people have died in the violence of the last two days. It was told that 20 people had died last night alone. On the other hand, Shia Muslims also tore a big flag of Pakistan and hoisted it at the same place.
Pakistani administration imposed curfew
To stop the communal violence in Parachinar area, the Pakistani administration has imposed curfew in the entire area and mobile services have also been stopped. All business and educational institutions have been closed in Parachinar area. This entire area is located near the border of Afghanistan, where large-scale incidents of violence between Shia-Sunni Muslims have already taken place.
Sunni Muslims attacked Shia Muslims
Thousands of Shia Muslims took to the streets on Friday (22 November) in Parachinar area. Earlier, Shia Muslims were going from Peshawar to Parachinar with a convoy of about 200 vehicles. During this time, Sunni armed groups attacked him with heavy weapons in Bagan town.
History of violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims in Pakistan
According to AFP report, the situation is very tense in the entire area. For this reason mobile service has been stopped. Eyewitnesses say that Sunni groups started firing on Shia Muslims. Due to which a large number of people became casualties. The attack lasted for about 30 minutes. According to Dawn newspaper, 16 people were injured in this incident, out of which 11 are in critical condition. The Shia Muslim group is enraged after this violence. The Deputy Commissioner of Kurram has confirmed the death toll.
