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Pakistan arrests over deadly Ismaili Shia bus attack Pakistan arrests over deadly Ismaili Shia bus attack
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Pakistani police say they have arrested 145 people over an attack on a bus carrying Ismaili Shia Muslims that killed at least 45 in Karachi.Pakistani police say they have arrested 145 people over an attack on a bus carrying Ismaili Shia Muslims that killed at least 45 in Karachi.
Those arrested are thought to include 90 students from a madrassa, or religious school.Those arrested are thought to include 90 students from a madrassa, or religious school.
Gunmen halted the bus on Wednesday, firing indiscriminately at passengers.Gunmen halted the bus on Wednesday, firing indiscriminately at passengers.
It unclear who was behind the attack but a number of militant groups, including Islamic State, have claimed responsibility. It is unclear who was behind the attack but a number of militant groups, including Islamic State, have claimed responsibility.
Pakistan's fragmented militant movements have previously competed to claim responsibility for attacks.Pakistan's fragmented militant movements have previously competed to claim responsibility for attacks.
Police investigations have widened, Dawn newspaper reported, probing suspected militants recently released from jail.Police investigations have widened, Dawn newspaper reported, probing suspected militants recently released from jail.
The attack was the second deadliest in Pakistan this year after 62 Shia Muslims were killed in a suicide bombing in January.The attack was the second deadliest in Pakistan this year after 62 Shia Muslims were killed in a suicide bombing in January.
On Thursday, Karachi observed a day of mourning as mass funerals were held for the victims.On Thursday, Karachi observed a day of mourning as mass funerals were held for the victims.
Who are the Ismailis?Who are the Ismailis?