Posted on 05/28/2010 5:39:58 AM PDT by markomalley
Islamabad, Pakistan (CNN) -- Bombing attacks in Pakistan targeting houses of worship for a persecuted religious minority have killed at least 47 people, officials said on Friday.
The strikes took place at two mosques in Lahore belonging to the Ahmadi religious group.
At least 20 people were killed at the Baitul Noor place of worship in the Model Town region after two attackers on motorbikes fired at the entrance of the building and tossed hand grenades, a rescue official told CNN.
Police have since cleared the scene, and one of the attackers is critically injured. The other clad in a suicide jacket was detained.
In the other location, Garhi Shahu, at least five bodies were recovered, the official said. One witness there told CNN he saw two attackers armed with AK-47s and another witness said he saw at least four gunmen.
Ahmadis regard themselves as Muslim. But the government says they aren't and many Muslim extremists have targeted them.
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I guess that's not good enough for the Amish majority in Pakistan.
When there aren't any Jews, Christians, or Hindus around, Muslims will attack other Muslims.
I think it's a requirement.
Thank you, you mooslims you.
Hostages Seized After Lahore Mosque Blasts
Gunmen armed with grenades have launched deadly attacks at two mosques in the Pakistani city of Lahore and reportedly taken hundreds of hostages.
Did you know Islam is a religion of peace?
"suicide jacket" = "bomb belt"?
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