Troops move in after Pakistan riots

Pakistan has deployed paramilitary troops on the streets of Gorja, a day after eight Christians were killed in religious riots in the eastern city.

Troops patrolled the city on Sunday following the violence by Muslim-led mobs after rumours circulated that a Quran had been defaced.

Hundreds of Muslims burned and looted Christian homes in the city and six people, including a child and four women, were killed after shooting broke out. Full Story »

Posted by Leo Romero - via Pakistani News, Aljazeera , Google News (Pakistan)
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Posted by: Posted by Leo Romero - Aug 2, 2009 - 6:40 AM PDT
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Edited by: Leo Romero - Aug 2, 2009 - 8:30 AM PDT

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