Imam killed on way to lead Friday prayers

QUETTA - Unidentified gunmen killed a religious leader in the provincial capital on Friday.According to police, Maulana Muhammad Qasim, Khateeb of Jamia Masjid Noorani, was on his way to lead Friday prayers when armed men attacked him, wounding him critically.He was shifted to Civil Hospital where he died. Police have launched a hunt for the culprits. However, no arrest has been made so far. The deceased was uncle of JUP’s Maulana Abdul Qadoos Sasoli. Following the incident, his supporters took to the streets and staged a demonstration against the killing. The protesters burned tyres on Sariab Road and demanded the govt arrest the assassins immediately.

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