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Identities of more Pakistani victims of the Christchurch terror attack released

Details of more victims of the Friday attack have been published by the New Zealand Police.

Chirstchurch mourners

Mourners at a makeshift memorial near Al Noor mosque in Christchurch. Source: AAP, AP

Police have identified six more Pakistani victims of the terrorist attack that occurred last week in Christchurch.

Nine Pakistanis died in the attack while several were injured.

Details of the victims

Name:                           Ghulam HUSSAIN

Gender:                        Male   

Date of birth:                6 May 1952      

Citizenship:                  Pakistan     

Location of death:        Linwood Masjid Mosque, Linwood Ave, Christchurch     

Name:                        Haroon MAHMOOD

Gender:                      Male

Date of birth:             25 November 1978

Citizenship:                Pakistan

Location of death:      Masjid Al Noor Mosque, Deans Ave, Christchurch

Name:                        Muhammad Zeshan RAZA

Gender:                     Male

Date of birth:             10 May 1980

Citizenship:               Pakistan

Location of death:      Linwood Masjid Mosque, Linwood Ave, Christchurch

Name:                        Syed Jahandad ALI    

Gender:                      Male   

Date of birth:              24 January 1985      

Citizenship:                New Zealand & Pakistan     

Location of death:      Masjid Al Noor Mosque, Deans Ave, Christchurch     

Name:                        Syed Areeb AHMED

Gender:                      Male

Date of birth:              12 October 1992

Citizenship:                 Pakistan

Location of death:        Masjid Al Noor Mosque, Deans Ave, Christchurch

Name:                         Karam BIBI

Gender:                       Female

Date of birth:              15 December 1955

Citizenship:                 Pakistan

Location of death:       Linwood Masjid Mosque, Linwood Ave, Christchurch    

The New Zealand Police have offered condolences to the victims’ families and relatives.

“Our deepest sympathies and thoughts go out to the family and friends of all the victims as they come to terms with the tragic loss of their loved ones.

“Further names will be released as formal identifications are confirmed and all necessary notifications have been made.”

Earlier, Prime Minister of New Zealand announced that the Friday prayers will be broadcast live on national media in the country.

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By Talib Haider



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