Shia Genocide Events
Quetta, July 4, 2003: Attack on Imambargah leaves 54 dead and 55 injured
Date : July 4, 2003
Location : Quetta
Casualties :44
Gender : male , female ,
Narrative of the Event
On July 4, 2003, at least 44 Shi’a people were killed and 65 injured in an attack on Bara Imambargah on MeCongy Road, Quetta, the heart of the city, during Friday prayers. It is generally thought to be a suicide attack, which is seen as lending a frightening new dimension to such incidents in the country.
The incident took place in the imambargah when people were offering the Juma prayers.
According to reports, three attackers entered the Imambargah from the MeCongy Road gate. Two entered the main hall, where the Juma congregation was in progress.
The two assailants carrying automatic weapons opened indiscriminate fire on the people. They continued firing for over 10 minutes. In the meantime, a powerful bomb exploded outside the main hall, killing the suicide bomber and many other people offering prayers.
After carrying out the attack, the two assailants came out of the main hall and tried to flee. A local journalist, Riaz, tried to overpower them. However, he was shot dead.
In the meantime, private guards of the Imambargah opened fire on the attackers. One of the attackers was killed on the spot, while the other received injuries. He later died in the hospital.
Sources:
1-https://www.geocities.ws/sipahisahaba/2003/04072003.htm
2-https://www.dawn.com/news/109773/attack-on-quetta-imambargah-leaves-44-dead
3-Day Jang Karachi, July 5, 2003
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