2 killed in attack on church in Pak

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Press Trust of India Karachi
Last Updated : Dec 17 2017 | 1:50 PM IST
Armed terrorists today attacked a Catholic church, killing two people in Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, media reports said.
The attack targeted the church where prayers of Christian community were being held, the Express Tribune newspaper reported quoting Balochistans Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti.
A loud explosion and gunshots were heard, it said.
The paper said that at least two people were killed.
According to eyewitnesses, a number of people have sustained injuries.
Following the attack, an emergency was imposed in all hospitals across Quetta.
Police teams and rescue teams have reached the site of the explosion, and the area has been cordoned off.
Citing the police, Geo News reported that an exchange of fire is ongoing between terrorists and security personnel. The media personnel have been directed to stay away from the site.

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First Published: Dec 17 2017 | 1:50 PM IST

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