Information About Incident 68171-139572-354140 in Islamabad Pakistan

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At least 11 people, including Additional District and Sessions Judge Rafaqat Awan, a woman lawyer, and a Policeman, were killed and 25 others were injured when militants attacked the courthouse complex in Islamabad on March 3, reports Daily Times.

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At least 11 people, including Additional District and Sessions Judge Rafaqat Awan, a woman lawyer, and a Policeman, were killed and 25 others were injured when militants attacked the courthouse complex in Islamabad on March 3, reports Daily Times. According to details, the militants sprayed bullets at everyone, hurled hand grenades and later exploded their suicide vests. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Shahidullah Shahid while distancing itself from the attack said, We have already declared a ceasefire and we strictly adhere to our deal with the Government. Our colleagues in the organisation also cannot violate this agreement . He further suggested that some mujahideen groups or agencies could be involved in the terrorist activity.

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68171-139572-354140 ¾/2014 Pakistan 11 people killed in suicide attack in Islamabad

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