Curfew imposed after at least 10 killed in sectarian clashes

Описание: (16 Nov 2013) A curfew was imposed in the Pakistani city of Rawalpindi on Saturday, a day after sectarian clashes between Shiite and Sunni Muslims killed at least 7 people and injured another 32.
On Friday, Shiite Muslims staging a religious procession killed seven Sunnis from an Islamic seminary for insulting them as they passed, officials said.
Thirteen of the injured had gunshot wounds, a hospital official said.
"It is a very sad incident. The Pakistani nation is sad for their (Shiite Muslim) behaviour, as they (Shiite Muslim) snatched weapons from police and shot people. It is a very bad act, it is shameful and a sad act for us," said Mohammad Adeel, a local resident.
Other local residents expressed frustration with the impact of the curfew.
"They (army and police) are telling us that the curfew is imposed, they are not letting us enter that area, but they should guide us properly, said Aasma Bibi. "Those people who are going to work are not aware of the problems ahead," she added.
The Shiites dragged the Sunnis out of the seminary after hearing they shouted insults and killed them, according to police.
It was reported they also set dozens of shops outside the seminary on fire.
Police tried to stop the clash, but officers were wounded as the two sides threw stones at each other, according to a police officer.
An army unit based in Rawalpindi eventually reached the scene and took control.
The Shiites were observing Ashoura, which commemorates the 7th century death of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.
The schism between Sunnis and Shiites dates back to that time.
The holiday has been marred by violence in Pakistan in past years, including bombings targeting Shiite processions.
Radical Sunnis have stepped up attacks against Shiites in Pakistan in recent years, sparking criticism from the minority sect that the government wasn't doing enough to protect them.
Radical Sunnis consider Shiites to be heretics.

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