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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 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? |
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