LAHORE: The Christian community continued protests on Monday in various cities of Punjab and Sindh as demonstrations on streets intensified into vandalism and assaults on passers-by.
Twin blasts targeted the Roman Catholic Church and Christ Church during Sunday mass in Youhanabad area of the provincial capital, killing at least 15 people including two policemen and injuring at least 70 others.
The metro bus service in Lahore was also suspended from Gajumata to Nishtar Colony as protestors attacked a metro bus and station.
Protests in Faisalabad also turned violent as tyres were burnt and demonstrators attacked a rickshaw and its driver.
All missionary schools remained closed as prayer services and funerals for victims were under way.
