Church attacked in Islamabad: priest

ISLAMABAD: The priest of Saint John’s Church at H-9 claimed that a gang equipped with sophisticated weapons stormed the worship place at about 8:30 on Thursday.

Priest Imran Masih informed the Industrial Area police about it in his written complaint the same night. The complainant said that three among the six attackers had been identified as Sohail, Asif Chattha and Mithu, adding that they were equipped with SMGs and pistols.

He said the attackers also took away the sound system. The police have started an investigation.