Hazara man shot dead

Published November 29, 2012

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A man comforts a mourner, following the killing of Shias, at a hospital. — Photo by AFP

QUETTA: A man belonging to the Hazara Shia community was shot dead here on Wednesday, police sources said.

The man, whose name could not be ascertained, was standing on Circular Road when gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at him and escaped. He received multiple injuries and died.

Police took the body to Sandeman Provincial Hospital and handed it over to his relatives after post-mortem.—Staff Correspondent

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