Incidents of targeted killings against minorities are increasing in Pakistan. In Peshawar, another attack on Sikhs has come to light within two days. One Sikh lost his life, while another was injured. The responsibility for this incident lies with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), known for its extremist ideology.
The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Manmohan Singh, a resident of Peshawar. The incident took place on Saturday evening in the Yakatoot area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where unidentified individuals on a bike opened fire on Manmohan Singh. He was fatally shot on the spot. After carrying out the incident, the motorcycle riders fled the scene.
Gunfire targeted Sikh shopkeeper the previous day
Prior to this, on Friday, a similar pattern was observed when Sikhs were targeted in the Rashid Garhi area of Peshawar. Gunshots were fired at Sikh shopkeeper Tarlok Singh. Motorcycle riders arrived and opened fire on Tarlok Singh, who was sitting in his shop. He sustained a bullet injury to his leg but was immediately taken to the hospital, saving his life.