Hazara man shot at, injured in Quetta

QUETTA: A man belonging to the Hazara community was shot at and injured on McCongy Road on Sunday in what appeared to be another case of violence against Shias. According to police, the victim, identified as Sajjad Ali, was on his way when assailants on a motorbike opened fire on him. He sustained injuries and was rushed to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) for treatment. “The victim was a Shia Muslim and a resident of Marriabad on Alamdar Road, a Hazara dominated neighbourhood,” sources said. Despite strict security measures adopted by the government, sectarian attacks in the city continue unabated. staff report

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