Terrorists Kill Nine Shia Worshippers in Pakistan

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Terrorists Kill Nine Shia Worshippers in Pakistan

Two unidentified gunmen on Tuesday killed nine Shia worshippers and injured nine others in a mosque in Rawalpindi city in Punjab province, a police official said.

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Two unidentified gunmen on Tuesday killed nine Shia worshippers and injured nine others in a mosque in Rawalpindi city in Punjab province, a police official said.

The terrorists, riding a motorcycle, sprayed bullets on worshippers at Shah Najam mosque in Khayaban-e-Sir Syed locality near Pir Wadhai bus station, assistant sub-inspector Nazeer Ahmed told reporters.

The attackers fled after the shooting. No one has claimed responsibility of the incident.

The injured were rushed to local hospitals and in critical condition.

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