Pakistan: 2008 Suicide Terror Season Begins!
By Animesh Roul
Nearly 20 people (and counting) have been killed and over 50 injured in a suicide attack near the Lahore High Court, Pakistan on January 10. The blast targeted security force personnel who were taking position in the area and putting barriers ahead of anti- Musharraf protest march called by lawyers. Police sources confirmed deaths of 15 policemen in the explosion. Even there was no immediate claim of responsibility for this terrorist act, its obvious that needle of suspicion will be on Islamic militants and Pro Al Qaeda/Taliban elements.
Courtsey: AFP
Amid a wave of terrorist violence across the country last month (Dec 2007), including the Assassination of Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Charsadda (Peshawar) Mosque blast during Eid prayer, the administration has stepped up security across the country, especially at the sensitive government installations. It is feared that a new wave of suicide and sectarian violence will hit Pakistan in the coming Shiite holy festival of Muharram. And today’s blast could be the beginning of a new suicide terror season in Pakistan.
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