Srinagar, July 29: “The Shia community in Parachinar, Pakistan, has been subjected to genocide, leaving numerous fatalities and widespread fear,” said a noted Kashmiri Shia leader Aga Syed Hassan on Monday.
As per media reports, at least 36 people lost their lives with 162 more sustaining injuries in armed confrontations between two tribes in Pakistan’s volatile tribal district in the northwest. This region, sharing a border with Afghanistan, has a troubled history of sectarian violence, predominantly between Shia and Sunni sects of Islam.
In a statement, Aga termed the killings as “inhuman barbarism” which have no place in a civilised society.
The tragedy is not only an assault on human life but also a grave violation of religious freedom and human rights. The victims were targeted for their faith, echoing historical injustices faced by Shia Muslims,” he said.
“These acts of violence are intended to sow division and perpetuate a cycle of hatred and fear. The individuals behind these atrocities are enemies of peace and human harmony,” Aga Hassan added.
He called for immediate and decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice, urging authorities to ensure the safety and security of the Shia community in the region.
