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Hazara Community Mourns After Fatal Targeted Shooting in Quetta

4/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Two members of Quetta's Hazara community were killed and three others injured in a targeted shooting on April 12, 2026.
The victims were returning from the Hazarganji vegetable market when the attack occurred.
The Hazara community blocked the Western Bypass to demand better security.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack as cowardly, ordered a police report, and authorities launched a search operation.
No group has claimed responsibility.

History

Historical Context

The Hazara community in Quetta, Pakistan, has faced persistent sectarian violence since the 1840s, exacerbated by attacks from groups like Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. A tragic attack in 2013 killed over 100 Hazaras, prompting global protests. The ongoing violence, including a recent shooting on April 12, 2026, highlights the urgent need for effective governmental intervention to protect this marginalized group.

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Story summary

Two members of Quetta's Hazara community were killed and three others injured in a targeted shooting on April 12, 2026.
The victims were returning from the Hazarganji vegetable market when the attack occurred.
The Hazara community blocked the Western Bypass to demand better security.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti condemned the attack as cowardly, ordered a police report, and authorities launched a search operation.
No group has claimed responsibility.

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