Christian Priest Shot Dead
Pakistan: Christian priest shot dead in Peshawar
Peshawar: Unknown gunmen shot dead a Christian priest in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Sunday, media reports said.
The gunmen also left another priest hurt.
According to a police statement, the incident occurred near Ring Road within Gulbahar police station limits, reports Dawn News.
Police reached the spot after the incident.
A search operation is currently going on.
"Evidence is being collected from the scene of the crime and CCTV cameras are also being checked," police told Dawn News.
The body was shifted to hospital for autopsy.
"William Siraj was a padre at a church within Chamkani police station limits," the statement said.
Speaking to the media at the scene of the crime, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Abbas Ahsan told Dawn News that the attack on the Christian community was tragic.
He added that according to initial reports, there were two attackers involved in the incident.
"A comprehensive investigation has been launched," he said.
CCPO Ahsan stated that members of the minority community were targeted, adding that it was a "terrorist act".
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