Re: Gilgit violence
Some shias were killed in Kohistan a few weeks go by (ASWJ) ambushing their bus. Kohistan bus ambush kills 18 | Provinces | DAWN.COM
Yesterday ASWJ were protesting against arrest of one of their leaders and when they tried to close the shops of people by force some one attacked their procession triggering this violence.
GB Killings: Protests in Skardu, Diamer and Hunza - Nagar
Aliabad/Skardu, March 3: Thousands of people took to the streets in Skardu in protest against brutal killing of commuters in Chilas. The protesters demanded action against the culprits and blasted the government and law enforcing agencies for failing to protect the commuters and citizens.
Diamer: Thousands also protested in Chilas, the headquarters of Diamer, after the news of violence in Gilgit reached there. Some of the protesters then stopped buses and put many of them on fire, while shooting at least nine passengers.
Hunza – Nagar: Protest demonstrations were also held in Hunza – Nagar to condemn the killing. Hundreds of people reached Aliabad Hunza to register their protest, grief and anger.Astore: There are reports suggesting that thousands of people might come on the streets tomorrow in Astore to condemn the killings in Gilgit.http://pamirtimes.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/n00150175-r-b-008-300x200.jpg
Protesters in Skardu listening to speakers (not in pic)
Law and order has been tightened across the region, according to official sources.