Suicide blast near Qaddafi Stadium kills sub-inspector
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LAHORE: A blast near the premises of Qaddafi Stadium on Friday—which took place during a one-day international match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe — was confirmed as a suicide attack by Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid, who said a sub-inspector lost his life while trying to stop the suicide bomber.
Talking to Geo News, Rashid said an attempt to attack the stadium was foiled by the gallantry of a police official, who lost his life while trying to stop the attacker near Kalma Chowk in Lahore. He added that six people were wounded in the incident.
The information minister praised the actions of Pakistan Broadcasters Association for "Covering up" the news while the cricket match was ongoing so as not to spread panic.
Local media had at first reported an explosion close to Gaddafi stadium but reports were taken off air after it was falsely asserted that the explosion was caused by an electricity transformer in the area.
Later, Punjab police’s IG Operations, while addressing a press briefing said two people — Sub-Inspector Abdul Majeed and a civilian Rizwan — were killed in the blast, DawnNews reported.
But the senior police official claimed that the blast happened inside a rickshaw and that forensic samples had been collected from the site to determine the nature of the explosion.
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May 30, 2015 02:06am
"Covering up news" means denying public of facts which essentially means lying to them. This bomb blast is guaranteed to continue till we roof out each and every corrupt politician.
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May 30, 2015 02:07am
For God Sake , leave us alone !!
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May 30, 2015 02:07am
Where were our intelligence services?
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May 30, 2015 02:13am
Welcome Rana Sanaullah!
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May 30, 2015 02:16am
Kudos to the Police Officer, super hero..... RIP. Lahore was thought to be a safe venue, now what?
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May 30, 2015 02:18am
Want to salute the brave policeman...
May his soul rest in peace.
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May 30, 2015 02:19am
Was it really worth playing cricket in the country? What was the fault of sub-inspector? An innocent life would have been saved if cricket madness has been stopped in the country.
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May 30, 2015 02:20am
Another foreign funded terrorist team to kill innocents. But they failed.
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May 30, 2015 02:25am
it means terrorist want pakistan a failure state
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May 30, 2015 02:26am
Such a heading must be given after confirmation please.
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May 30, 2015 02:29am
Bravery of this sub-inspector is admirable...so sad he lost his life and a civilian...I hope his family gets well looked after along with the civilian's who died.
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May 30, 2015 02:32am
He was obviously not a cricket supporter. The religious terrorist ringleaders would like to sabotage any international games in Pakistan.
They want to harm the country anyway they can using the weak minded as human bombs.
A disunited Pakistan serves them best.
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May 30, 2015 02:39am
Welcome law minister rana sana!
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May 30, 2015 02:41am
There should be no leniency towards these terrorists/organizations. After 6 years the citizens of Pakistan have had something to rejoice about and to entertain themselves, all these extremists want is choaos. Maybe that is their idea of entertainment and happiness. A clear message needs to be sent to them that suck actions will not be tolerated.
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May 30, 2015 02:46am
Suppression of news and twisting is really bad. First, Kalima Chowk is not close to Qaddaffi stadium or close to its 'premises'. There is at least 3-4 miles of difference. How it was determined that it was meant for Qaddafi Stadium. It can be an independent and unconnected terrorist act. However, the bravery and duty consciousness of the slain police officers is commendable. No other detail is mentioned how they got killed.
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May 30, 2015 02:56am
These people killed are heroes. RIP. Pakistan Government should and probably will take care of their families not that you can ever replace these martyrs.
To the terrorists, your days in Pakistan are numbered. The Pakistani people and Army have you in their crosshairs. We will hunt you down. Run.
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May 30, 2015 03:04am
Great sacrifice by the police offical. He saved many lives by giving his own. inna lillahe wa inna elahe rajeoon. This stadium should be named after him instead of qadaffi.
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May 30, 2015 03:06am
Good job done by sub inspector, more such courageous and dedicated police personnels are required to save public from these terrorists.
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May 30, 2015 03:08am
I really really hope Zimbabwe does not cancel the rest of the game.
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May 30, 2015 03:13am
It is such a sad news. I wonder why is life so cheap here in Pakistan? It is extremely important that if state of Pakistan can not prevent terrorism than at least capture terrorists and conduct an open trial and punish them. Lastly, there can be two ways to wipe out terrorism. First, make people of Pakistan as secular as possible so that there is no religious motivation for wasting ones life in hope of 'all will be more than well in jannah. Second one - and this one is more practical - is that we can not do this injustice to religion of Islam because religion has nothing to do with terrorism. So, we should counter terrorism with religion the way they use religion to justify their heinous acts against humanity. Religious scholars should give bold statements against these attacks and media should portray their message. I think, terrorism can be countered through correct religious teachings and de-brain washing of people through media.
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May 30, 2015 03:17am
Just when cricket was about to return properly.
Who could benefit from that ? Domeone losing money orvregional attention by cricket in Pakistan ?
While some may dislike, the real beneficiary is india. They have destabalized the whole SAARC region to gain economic advantages.
Indian friends, thid is not a critism of people, its the foreign policy makers on both sides. May God bring its wrath on whoever is doing evil deed as humans are suffering.
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May 30, 2015 03:39am
It is really sad news. Hope it doesn't effect current cricket series.
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May 30, 2015 03:43am
The Pakistan Cricket Board immediately issued a statement, saying it was a "power transformer blast" that was caused by malfunctioning.
however, its not yet confirmed whether it was a 'cracker, suicide, or transformer' blast so why are you people calling it Suicide Attack ? Being Pakistani Media you should be act responsibly not for the sake of your paper, but for the damn country. and by the way this minor blast took place near Kalma chowk so stop spreading fake new for the sake of money ..!!
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May 30, 2015 04:01am
This is exactly the type of situation everyone had feared and it was only a matter of time that it happened. How's it possible to convince other international sports teams to visit this country? In fact, how will the last ODI be played at the very same venue, is a big QUESTION MARK! The only explanation that comes out officially is that the incident had been held back from being put on air till the conclusion of the match. So, in other words, the measures were not FOOLPROOF as claimed by the authorities. What a waste of energy trying to woo the other teams to follow the example of Zimbabwe! Better arrangements need to be put in place for the next match if the authorities are trying convince the international sporting circles to consider Pakistan for future engagements.
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May 30, 2015 04:32am
RIP ...
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May 30, 2015 05:02am
Salute to the sub inspector for subverting a big tragedy. He deserves the highest honor.
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May 30, 2015 05:57am
Anything and everything after what actually and in its practical sense had happened is of no sense. Visiting team will in its own right reconsider extending its stay in Pakistan any further.
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May 30, 2015 05:59am
The Pakistani nation should honour and cherish heroes like this officer who sacrifice their lives to protect the fellow citizens. It is because of these courageous men that the nation still got a hope of a better future. The authorities should utilise the remains of the dead bomber to trace the cowards who sent him to carry out this vile act. It shows the army's recent good to cleanse the country of these deranged monsters is not finished yet.
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May 30, 2015 06:16am
My salute to the Police officer, Who give there life for pride of this nation.
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May 30, 2015 06:31am
Serious threats are still amerced by militants back Indian's led terrorists. All is those have gastritis and unable to digest this historical cricket event after a long gap of 6 years. Returning cricket is welcoming to the glory the Islamic republic of Pakistan as serving hospitality with freedom of Pakistani Nation especially Lahorei Public. All is concern to make stricken measurements for the safety of the public as well as cricketers
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May 30, 2015 06:38am
We want a reward sitare jurret for sub inspector and family support for him.
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May 30, 2015 06:43am
Sub Inspector Saab and Mr Rizwan the civilian - the Nation owes you big time ! And I hope the state steps up in taking care of your families.
You have no idea of the significance of your sacrifice
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May 30, 2015 07:07am
We lost two lives just to show the world that we can host cricket matches when the reality is quite opposite.
I am all in for sports activities in Pakistan but not at the cost of people lives.
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May 30, 2015 07:07am
It is easy to find who is most worried if cricket is back in Pakistan. It has nothing to do with the religion. It's the same enemy who wants to destroy our cricket at the international level. It's the same enemy who tries its best not to allow Pakistani players in international T20 leagues ... it's the same who orchestrated attack on Sri Lankan Team
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May 30, 2015 07:42am
Sad, very sad news. Whatever good work was done to host the Zimbabwe cricket team after six years of international isolation has been undone in one fleeting moment. The 3rd and final ODI may hopefully go through on Sunday but this incident will certainly be a dampener if any other team, following the Zimbabwe example, had even a remote inclination to tour the country. This pushes us back another six years, I am afraid.
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May 30, 2015 08:09am
Kalma chowk is quite a bit away from Qaddafi stadium. The headline gives an impression that it happened outside the stadium.
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May 30, 2015 08:54am
The enemy is finished and these are some of the last attacks they are trying to do.We must resolve to finish them without any hesitation.Further good governance, equality ,merit,justice,local bodies and decentralisation must be implemented without delay.
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May 30, 2015 09:01am
How is this possible under tight security?
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May 30, 2015 09:10am
Grant award to the sub-inspector and large monetary sum to his family. Please do this to enhance the morale of police.
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May 30, 2015 10:06am
We salute to the bravery of our policemen, they confronted the attack and saved several lives while giving their owns.
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May 30, 2015 10:13am
itz is the Agencies who does not want cricket in Pakistan,its the cricket loving nation see the number of spectators in the ground
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May 30, 2015 10:18am
@We know....its very easy to blame my friend. but judiciary works on concrete evidence
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May 30, 2015 10:18am
@Merchant What did you want? Let the TV channels to spread Panic at the middle of Match & ask Zimbabwe to leave in next flight?
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May 30, 2015 10:19am
These things should not deter us, its clear our enemies want us isolated always and we know our enemies
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May 30, 2015 10:24am
Wake up agencies Wake up! We have already suffered a lot.
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May 30, 2015 10:51am
@We know - ---You know the theory of conspiracy perfectly.
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May 30, 2015 12:09pm
Guys before we point fingers at neighbours lets reflect within. Who trained and nutured the Taliban? It was us... Our neighbour at least is a democratic country where the Army strictly reports to the elected Govt.. and not an institute within itself.
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May 30, 2015 12:12pm
OMG! terrorists isn't just a threat to Muslim nations rather for the entire world..Why can't every country stay united in sweeping of this dirt? Too bad to see people dying everyday... #RIPbravemen #UnitedWeLead
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May 30, 2015 12:17pm
@We know So, what u gonna do abt that.
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May 30, 2015 12:34pm
who are these people who dont want international cricket in Pakistan? we know them so why reluctant to expose them to the world?
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May 30, 2015 12:34pm
Army could not bring peace,Only way to bring peace is talk.
Why they are giving their lives in suicide attacks,reason could be they are poor man and used.
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May 30, 2015 12:56pm
@Oz India is losing money because of PAK matches?? How is that related man?
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May 30, 2015 01:05pm
I am a Pakistani and do not believe that Indians are behind this. This logic is too simple and too obvious. The Government should explore deeper and let the people know with truth.
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May 30, 2015 01:08pm
@Bob Yes. It was. We would not stop trying to live. Never
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May 30, 2015 01:34pm
@Zak so all the terrorist attacks are backed by foreign hand. Oh please! don't run away from the reality Kindly check your security and intelligence skills. How they were unable to trace these conspiracy.
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May 30, 2015 01:42pm
A Heartiest salute to the Sub-Inspector!!
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May 30, 2015 01:43pm
@Merchant covering up means lying to public . Keeping public at high risk just to show world they can organise matches. world is not blind !
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May 30, 2015 01:46pm
@Zak You can not blame foreign hand all the time. You should be capable to protect your people.
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May 30, 2015 02:07pm
@Zak They didn't fail. They took a very valuable life of a police sub-inspector willing to die to protect us.
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May 30, 2015 02:11pm
Y not to cover this incident for ever as state secret? What was d need of IGP press conf? Govt can coverup other imp issues like Zia accident, BB murder etc, y not this small incident for sake of country rapport?
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May 30, 2015 02:16pm
To me, this indicates that the security, law and order need to be addressed first and all efforts should be directed towards it. Cricket and lot more will follow once peace prevails.
How can we enjoy anything knowing that innocent people are dying?
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May 30, 2015 02:23pm
Kalma Chowk is far away from the stadium
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May 30, 2015 02:37pm
@Merchant
Covering up was the right thing to do otherwise it would have caused panic and stampede at the stadium.
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May 30, 2015 03:14pm
International cricket has just restarted in Pakistan after 2008 incident..... Let this incident does not cause a setback.
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May 30, 2015 03:26pm
I've read a lot of comments as to why this happened ? Or others doing this to harm Pakistan
The fact is we are a hotbed of extremism and our leaders have allowed extremism to flourish over the last 30 years - you reap what you sow
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May 30, 2015 03:36pm
Salute u Sir for ur bravery,for ur sacrifice.
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May 30, 2015 03:37pm
Salute u Sir for ur bravery,for ur sacrifice.
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May 30, 2015 03:37pm
Salute u Sir for ur bravery,for ur sacrifice.
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May 30, 2015 03:39pm
This seems to be desperate attack. I salute the Zimbabwe team for their bravery!
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May 30, 2015 03:52pm
Good cover up well done Pakistan broadcasting company, otherwise stamped in Qadafi stadium.
It really salute the brave police man.
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May 30, 2015 04:22pm
These brain washed killers are available in abundance who are easy fodders at the hands of paid masters. Pakistan really need to look into deradicalising the society. How but only through education, justice,provision of social services. Military operations must go on fairly and squarely with sincerity at military and political leadership for uprooting terrorism at all cost. Just see how heavily these killers are paid by our enemies. We as society has to be watchful, stopping or kids, or relatives turning violent, radicalised.
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May 30, 2015 04:24pm
Another innocent life lost. No body can bring peace to Pakistan.
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May 30, 2015 04:47pm
Police officer is real hero.. who saved the lives....
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May 30, 2015 04:47pm
To all the people saying security has failed, THE BOMBER DID NOT EVEN GET PAST THE FIRST LINE OF SECURITY! Do you expect the security to go and search every single person every single minute of the day to stop the terrorists doing any damage? The fact that the security stopped this person is testament to the excellent arrangements made by the security services. And as quite a few other people mentioned, Kalma Chowk is quite far from the stadium.
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May 30, 2015 06:05pm
I Salute our brave security agencies!
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May 30, 2015 06:24pm
Hats off to you through security team which he did not allow such an incident to happen with then there is three care security circle. Now read it as what ever you want but this has been a very successful tour for the PCB, there will always be groups who would want to send a message of extremism now read it as what ever you want but this has been a very successful tour for the PCB, there will always be groups who would want to send a message of extremism
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May 30, 2015 06:29pm
Pakistan is a peace loving country and people are true Muslims.
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May 30, 2015 06:37pm
Probably it was near Kalma Chowk ...NO...???
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May 30, 2015 06:45pm
Pakistan..Pakistan..Pakistan..this must be done by the frustrated of return of cricket to Pakistan...Long Live Pakistan.
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May 30, 2015 07:59pm
the information Minister's version and the police version of the incident differs a lot.
What happened to the suicide bomber ?
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May 30, 2015 08:49pm
Why the information could not wait till the tour of Zimbabwe was over. The information Minister's version and the police version of the incident differs a lot. Strange.
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May 30, 2015 09:04pm
@Oz
God is indeed bringing wrath on the country that nurses terrorists under names like "strategic assets", "non-state actors", etc. That's why Pakistan is suffering. Clinton's analogy of harboring snakes is spot on.
India and Indians have no interest in destabilizing Pakistan because destabilized Pakistan means problems for us too. So stop blaming India. Pakistan is reaping what it sowed.
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May 30, 2015 09:14pm
it is really difficult to comprehend what the motives for such attack.
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May 30, 2015 09:26pm
Blaming is the best thing people do in such a situations. Please dont do that. We have Intelligence Agencies to improve the security of their citizens. If that work is not done, it is them who should be blamed. Instead of extending support to the other countries in their war why cant it improve the situation of its people. It is the people who are responsible to bring a responsible candidate into power.
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May 30, 2015 09:27pm
@Rob you should watch the Indian defence ministers statements about how they are trying weaken Pakistan from within, he admits that and explains impact. It's all to do with driving foreign investors out of here. Pretty much similar to American politics.
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May 30, 2015 09:28pm
Also really appreciate the work of the police officer. The Govt should not forget his family so that it can be an example to others also.
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May 30, 2015 09:29pm
Please give us latest situion about the matter of subordinate judiciary in punjab.The employees of dj punjab who waiting when thier increase special judicial allowance.
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May 30, 2015 10:13pm
@Merchant Public does not need to know----they don't have the right to everything.
The welfare of the state supercedes the nature of information released.
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May 30, 2015 10:14pm
A hero police officer. Thank you. Great job by the media for clamping on the news.
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May 30, 2015 11:39pm
@mike USA Our police officers gave their life to protect cricket and to make sure the safety of both teams playing instead if criticising have sympathy for the deseased family.shame on you
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May 31, 2015 12:00am
@Zak indeed.
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May 31, 2015 12:17am
Jet lee@ Why stadium was targeted? what was the motive of this attack? who are the terrorists? Indeed foreign hand is involved.
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May 31, 2015 12:57am
The sub-inspector was a brave lady, we salute her, RIP
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