02.03.2011 07:42
A new serious political murder-religious
PAKISTAN
Killed Shahbaz Bhatti, Minister Pakistani who defended Asia Bibi
in Jibran Khan
The attack took place this morning in Islamabad. An armed commando shot at the Catholic minister his car. Transported to the hospital did not survive the wounds. The killing claimed by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan.
Islamabad (AsiaNews) - The Pakistani minister for minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti is was killed this morning by an armed commando. The attack has been made in the district I-8 / 3 by a group of masked men who ambushed the Minister the street. They pulled out of his car and opened fire against him at a short distance, riddled with 30 bullets before fleeing in a car.
's granddaughter was traveling Shabhaz Bhatti with him when the attack took place. The terrorists have continued to shoot for about two minutes. There was no security guard with Bhatti when the attack occurred. The minister was immediately rushed to Shifa hospital, where But doctors were unable to save him. The killers have left the scene of a crime happen: " Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the assassination of Bhatti for spoke against the blasphemy law. "Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan" is an umbrella organization that brings together various militant groups islamici.
Shahbaz Bhatti, cattolico, was recently confirmed in his post Minister for Minorities in a government reshuffle. He defended with courage Asia Bibi, Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy on the basis of false accusations. Belonged to the PPP, the progressive party in government. After the killing of Salman Taseer, Governor of Punjab, who had the eyes of Islamic fundamentalists blame for having defended himself Asia Bibi, Bhatti said they are "more than the target up "of radicals.
"This is a concerted campaign to suppress any voice progressive, liberal and humanitarian assistance in Pakistan, "said Farahnaz Ispahani, assistant President Asif Ali Zardari. "It 's time for the national government and the federal governments of speak clearly, and to take a firm stand against these murderers to save the very essence of Pakistan. "
Robinson Asghar, who was a friend of Bhatti said that killed the minister had received threats since the murder Governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer. Asghar said Bhatti had advised to leave Pakistan for a some time because of threats, but Bhatti refused.
Information Minister, Firdous Ashiq Awan said that Bhatti has played a key role in promoting inter-religious harmony, and it was a great resource. "We are saddened by his tragic death" he said, adding that the government will investigate why did not have a spare.
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