Six Wounded in Attack on Ahmadi Worship Place in Rabwah That Leaves One Assailant Dead
Community leaders say persistent hate campaigns have left Ahmadis exposed.
Overview
- Gunfire erupted during Friday prayers at the Baitul Mehdi site in Rabwah, Punjab, injuring six people, according to police and community officials.
- One attacker was killed at the scene and authorities launched searches in the area, with investigators reviewing CCTV and forensic evidence.
- Reports differ on key details, including whether there was a lone assailant or multiple attackers and whether guards or police fired the fatal shot.
- No group has claimed responsibility, and police said the investigation is ongoing to establish any accomplices or organizational links.
- Jamaat Ahmadiyya Pakistan condemned the assault and urged the state to halt anti-Ahmadi hate campaigns and strengthen protection for worship places.