Minority killings in Pakistan have increased

Sikh community protesting against the targeted killing

Sikh community protesting against the targeted killing Source: Islam Gul Afridi, SBS Pashto

Sikh community is mourning the killing of their leader.


Sikh religious leader Charanjit Singh was shot dead in Peshawar Pakistan, He was shot dead while setting in his grocery shop.

The Sikh community often becomes the target of extremist groups.

In 2013-14 as many as ten Sikhs were killed, and Taliban often take responsibility for the targeted killing.

The killing of Charanjit Singh has sparked anger and protest in Peshawar.

Our reporter Islam Gul Afridi has more; please listen to the full report here.


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