Christians Stage Demonstration In Pakistan Protesting Suicide Attack On Two Churches In Lahore

16 March, Islamabad

Hundreds of Christians Monday took to the streets in several cities in Pakistan to protest against killing of 15 people and injuring 80 others in suicide attacks on two churches in Lahore.

Protesters blocked a major highway that runs near the two attacked churches in Lahore. Women were seen sitting in protest in Youhanaabad and offering prayers for the deceased led by a priest.

In one of the worst attacks on the minority community in recent times, two Taliban attackers blew themselves up at the gates of Roman Catholic Church and Christ Church in Christian-dominated Youhanabad Sunday.

Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan splinter group Jamatul Ahrar claims responsibility for the attacks on churches.