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Taliban Suicide Bomber Targets Christians At Easter, Kills 65 In Lahore

A suicide bomber belonging to the militant Taliban group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar carried out a massacre at a park in Lahore, eastern Pakistan on Easter Sunday, deliberately targeting Christians. More Than 60 Killed In Pakistan Park Bombing |rferl| https://t.co/lYGPNNWlQY — Ferey (@Ferey) 27 March 2016 Sunday Express reports: The park was particularly busy on Sunday evening due to the Easter holiday weekend. Taliban splinter group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar has claimed responsibility for the attack and said they specifically targeted Pakistan’s Christian minority. Speaking on behalf of the sick jihadis, Ehsanullah Ehsan said: “The target were Christians. “We want to send this message to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif that we have entered Lahore. “He can do what he wants but he won’t be able to stop us. Our suicide bombers will continue these attacks.” 25-year-old Jamaat-ul-Ahrar suicide bomber who blew himself up at Wagah, Pakistan-India border crossing, 2014 Police sources had earlier said the bombing appeared to target “Christian families” celebrating Easter. Mustansar Feroz, police superintendent for the area, said: “Most of the dead and injured are women and children.” While senior police officer Haider Ashraf said the area was crowded with Christians celebrating Easter. The blast occurred in the parking area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park, just [...]