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Kashmir Shia Chant "Pakistan Murdabad" in Protest After Islamabad Mosque Bombing

Shia locals in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, blocked a national highway to protest a deadly suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. Protesters chanted "Pakistan Murdabad," clarifying the slogan was aimed at the Pakistani administration and government, not its common people. They condemned the ideology that leads to attacking worshippers in mosques and killing innocent children and women. The protest follows an attack that killed at least 31 people and injured 169 during Friday prayers in Islamabad.

Key Points: Kashmir Shia Protest Pakistan Mosque Bombing, Chant Anti-Pak Slogans

  • Protest over Islamabad Shia mosque bombing
  • Slogans target Pakistani government, not people
  • Condemnation of ideology behind mosque attacks
  • Call out Pakistan's focus on terrorism over stability
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J-K: Shia locals chants "Pakistan Murdabad" during protest over Islamabad Mosque suicide bombing attack

Shia locals in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, protest the Islamabad suicide bombing at a Shia mosque, chanting "Pakistan Murdabad" against the Pakistani government.

"This slogan is directed at their administration, their system, and their government, which is illogical - Protester"

Baramulla, February 7

Shia locals took to the Srinagar-Baramulla National Highway in the Hanjiwera area of Baramulla district to protest against the suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, in which several members of the Shia community were killed.

The protestors marched while sloganeering "Pakistan Murdabad".

A protester said, "This attack in Pakistan is nothing new. It has been happening for the last 10-15 years. We, Yahya, have gathered here to condemn it...You want to erase the Shia community, we won't be erased..."

Another protestor said that the slogan "Pakistan Murdabad" does not apply to the innocent common people of the country but to the administration and government, which has failed to stabilise the financial and social conditions of Pakistan and instead stays occupied with terrorism.

"The reason we have gathered here today for this procession is that we simply cannot understand how someone can kill another person while they are praying in a mosque. What kind of mindset is this that leads someone to go into a mosque, detonate a bomb on their body, and spill the blood of the people standing next to them? What kind of mentality, what kind of ideology is this that incites them to go into a mosque and murder children, women, and innocent people? When we chant "Pakistan Zindabad" (Long Live Pakistan), our intention is certainly not to condemn the people of Pakistan. This slogan is directed at their administration, their system, and their government, which is illogical, and whose financial and social conditions are declining. They have been condemned throughout the world, yet they are still engaged in terrorism..." he stated.

The protest follows the suicide bombing during Friday prayers in Islamabad that killed dozens of worshippers and injured several others, after which Pakistan tightened security nationwide as investigations continue, Khaama Press News Agency reported.

At least 31 people have died, with 169 injured, after a suicide bombing at an Imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers, according to a report by Dawn citing the authorities.

According to Dawn, the explosion occurred at the Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra in the Tarlai area. It further noted that the Minister of State for Interior, Tallal Chaudhry, told the media in Islamabad that while the attacker was not an Afghan, authorities had been able to determine through forensic tests the number of times he had travelled to Afghanistan.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Attacking people at prayer is the ultimate act of cowardice, no matter where it happens. My heart goes out to all the victims and their families. It's important to see this solidarity across borders against extremism.
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Vikram M
The protester's words are very measured. "Pakistan Murdabad" for the government that fosters terror, not the awaam. This is the sentiment of many Indians. We have suffered for decades from cross-border terrorism sponsored by the Pakistani establishment. Their own people are not safe either.
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Priyanka N
While I understand the anger, I feel we must be careful with such slogans. It can be misinterpreted easily and fuel more hatred. The focus should solely be on condemning the horrific act of violence and supporting the victims, regardless of nationality.
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Rohit P
The report says the attacker had travelled to Afghanistan. This nexus of terror is the real problem. When will the world hold these regimes accountable? The common Pakistani is as much a hostage to this as anyone else.
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Michael C
It's tragic to see this cycle of violence continue. The protesters make a valid point about the failing administration. A government that cannot protect its own citizens praying in a mosque has fundamentally failed in its duty.

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