Emeutes à Faisalabad au Penjab pakistanais – février 2010

Clash enters 2nd day; section-144 imposed in Faisalabad

thenews.com.pk

Sunday, February 28, 2010

FAISALABAD: Two warring factions once again Sunday entered clashes in Faisalabad, Geo News reported Sunday.

According to the initial reports, the exchange of fire between the two groups is in progress in Usmanabad area on Millat Road here.

Also, the infuriated people are going on rampage in the area.

Heavy contingents of police have been called in the area in view of tense situation in the area.

Also, the Section-144 has been imposed in the city.

Firing at Eid-e-Milad un Nabi procession in Faisalabad

samaa.tv

27 Feb 10

FAISALABAD: At least three people have been injured when terrorists opened fire on Eid-e-Milad un Nabi procession near Gol Masjid in Ghulam Muhammadabad area on Saturday.

Meanwhile, angry mob set on fire Ghulam Muhammadabad police station and pelted stones at passing-by vehicles. Angry public also set ablaze dozens of vehicles.

Clashes among different groups are also reported, injuring five children.

The police carried out baton-charge to control the situation. While attempts have been made to arrest the culrpits.

Khatib of Gol Masjid and 4-member delegation of ulema have also been arrested. Moreover, arms and ammunition have been recovered from the residence of the Khatib.

Commissioner, DCO and RPO have started talks with ulema and protesters.

On the other hand, Jamiat Ulema Pakistan’s President Sahabzada Fazal Kareem has given a strike call in Faisalabad tomorrow. SAMAA

Clashes between two groups at Eid-e-Milad celebrations

demotix.com

27/2/10.

Clashes erupted between two groups at a Eid-e-Milad procession in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The mobs burnt cars, motorcycles, attacked public transport and buildings.

The cause of the clashes between the two groups of revellers is yet unknown but prompted wide-spread panic across Faisalabad. Police have tightened security in the region, closing main roads and shops.

Information

Située dans la province du Penjab, Faisalabad est la troisième ville du Pakistan. Initialement développée comme un marché agricole en 1892 (sous le nom de Lyallpur), celle-ci est devenue un centre industriel majeur pour le pays. La population de la ville, qui s’étend sur 122 km², est estimée à 2,8 millions d’habitants^[1] avec un taux de croissance démographique annuel de 3,58 %. La ville est aujourd’hui essentiellement dédiée à l’industrie textile. Le plan de son centre ville reprend le dessin du drapeau du Royaume Uni.