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Kashmir Shia Muslims Protest Pakistan Mosque Bombing, Cite Terrorism Links

Shia Muslims in Kashmir's Baramulla district held a protest on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway, raising anti-Pakistan slogans against a suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad. Protesters accused forces in Pakistan of seeking to destroy the Shia community, blaming successive governments for failing to provide protection due to the country's deep links with terrorism. The bombing during Friday prayers at the Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra killed 31 people and injured 169. The protest highlighted the persecution of Shias in Pakistan, noting ironically that the nation's founder, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, was a Shia Muslim.

Key Points: Kashmir Shia Muslims Protest Pakistan Mosque Suicide Bombing

  • Protest against Pakistan mosque bombing
  • Cite long-term persecution of Shias
  • Link attacks to Pakistan's terrorism ties
  • Highlight Jinnah's Shia faith
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Shia Muslims in Kashmir protest Pakistan mosque suicide bombing

Shia Muslims in Kashmir protest Islamabad suicide bombing, blaming Pakistan's terrorism links for attacks on their community.

"forces in Pakistan were bent upon destroying the Shia community - Protesters"

Srinagar, Feb 7

Scores of Shia Muslim took out a protest on Saturday in the Kashmir Valley against the suicide bombing at a Pakistan Shia mosque in which 31 people were killed and 169 others injured.

Scores of Shia Muslims raised anti-Pakistan slogans and took out a protest on the Srinagar-Baramulla highway to protest against the suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan.

The protest erupted in Hanjiwera area of Baramulla district as angry protesters said attacks had been taking place against the Shia community in Pakistan for long.

Protesters said forces in Pakistan were bent upon destroying the Shia community as the successive governments had failed to protect the community because of Pakistan's deep links with terrorism.

On Friday suicide bombing occurred during congregational prayers in Pakistan's Islamabad that killed dozens of worshippers and injured several others.

Reports said atleast 31 people have died, with 169 injured, after a suicide bombing at an Imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers.

Pakistan home minister, 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.

The explosion occurred at the Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra in the Tarlai area.

The persecution of Shia Muslims is directly related to growth of terrorism in Pakistan. It must be mentioned that the creator of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah was a Shia Muslim.

He was also the first governor general of Independent Pakistan.

Shia Muslims constitute 15 to 17 per cent of the total Muslim population of Kashmir.

Majority of Shia Muslims are spread over Budgam, Baramulla and Srinagar districts of the Valley. Religious leaders of this community have always preached peace and brotherhood among different religions and communities in J&K and elsewhere.

- IANS

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Priya S
Very strong message from Kashmir. When our own Shia brothers and sisters protest against Pakistan, it speaks volumes. They are saying what we all know - Pakistan's soil breeds this terrorism which eventually consumes its own people. A tragic cycle. 🙏
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Rohit P
Respect to the Shia community in Kashmir for always preaching peace and brotherhood, as the article says. They are an integral part of our diverse fabric. This protest shows their humanity transcends borders. The victims were just worshippers. No religion justifies this.
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Sarah B
While the sentiment is understandable, I hope the reporting is accurate and not sensationalized. Sometimes media can frame protests to fit a narrative. The loss of life is terrible regardless. My condolences to all affected families.
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Vikram M
The chickens have come home to roost for Pakistan. They nurtured extremist ideologies for decades, using them as proxies. Now that monster is eating its own creators. It's a sobering lesson for any state that thinks it can control terrorism. Very sad for the innocent people caught in the middle.
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Meera T
As a Kashmiri, I know our Shia community well. They are peaceful and contribute so much to our society. Their protest shows they stand with humanity, not with any state-sponsored hatred. This is the real face of Kashmir that often gets ignored. #Peace

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