by A. Abdul Aziz.

According to reports reaching us indicates a member of the minority Ahmadiyya Muslim  community Dr. Zakaur Rahman of Lala Musa, District Gujrat, was targeted and killed on Saturday in his dental clinic.
Ahmadiyya community representatives have condemned the incident saying that there has been intense propaganda against Ahmadis this year where several attacks have claimed lives and also resulted in the desecration of their worship places. They expressed outrage and disappointment over lack of  government action against elements who spread hatred and incite violence against the community.

According to details, Dr. Zakaur Rahman was killed in his clinic, Zaka Dental Clinic, GT Road, Lala Musa, District Gujrat when two unknown motorcycle riders came outside his clinic. One person entered the clinic and opened fire on the doctor who was hit by three bullets on his heart, stomach and arm, as a result of which he died on the spot. The killers fled from the spot. The deceased was around 53 years of age.

Dr Zaka was a local official of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya. Those who know him say he had no dispute with anyone. Apart from his wife, he is survived by one son and three daughters.

The international community must urge the Pakistani government to safeguard the rights of Ahmadis and ensure justice for the victims. Likewise, Pakistani authorities must recognize the need to curb the culture of hate speech and promote a culture of harmony. The time to act is now; silence and inaction will only perpetuate the cycle of violence and hatredSource: https://voicepk.net/2024/07/gujrat-ahmadi-doctor-shot-dead-outside-his-clinic/