Gunmen Kill at Least Four Shiite Hazaras in Pakistan's Quetta, Protests Erupt
QUETTA, Pakistan — Unidentified gunmen opened fire on members of the Shiite Hazara community in the Hazara Ganji area of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, killing at least four people and injuring others.
The assailants fled the scene after the attack, and no group has claimed responsibility. The incident occurred against a backdrop of repeated sectarian violence targeting the Hazara community in the region.
In response, angry protesters blocked the Western Bypass road near Hazara Town, demanding justice for the victims and enhanced security measures to protect the community.
Security forces were deployed to the area following the shooting and the subsequent protests, though authorities have not issued an official statement on the matter.
While Khaama Press reported at least four deaths, other outlets including Pakistan Today, Express Tribune, Quetta Voice, and Express Urdu indicated two or three fatalities, with injuries confirmed across reports.
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