Enraged devotees stage protest in Sehwan Sharif
The protesters termed police responsible for Thursday's blast in Sehwan Sharif.
SEHWAN SHARIF (Dunya News) – Dozens of passionate devotees on Friday staged a protest against Sehwan Sharif blast and entered Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine by breaching the barriers.
The protest erupted when large number of people arrived at the mausoleum and became angry over closure of the gates. The security officers barred them from visiting the place after which they demonstrated protest and chanted slogans against the government.
While expressing strong devotion, the activists broke barricades to enter the shrine and termed police responsible for Thursday’s blast in Sehwan Sharif that took lives of 76 people and left more than 250 injured.
They said that terrorism cannot crush their determination and that the mosques and worship places would never be closed.
Separately, locals demonstrated protest outside hospital and demanded early detention of the culprits behind Lal Shahbaz Qalander shrine blast. They also burned police mobile.
Police also resorted to shelling and baton charge to disperse the protesters.
On the other hand, Sindh government has announced a 3-day mourning in whole province after the blast. National flags atop all government and private installations would fly at half-mast.
Lawyers in Karachi are also observing black day against the explosion whereas Judges are conducting hearings of important cases only in their chambers.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has also announced 1-day mourning.
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