Is global terror shifting its campaign from suicide bombers to commando style operations? And is sports becoming the new endeavor of terror?
Sri Lankan players board helicopter at Gaddafi stadium
The events in Lahore have cast serious doubts after terrorists attacked international sportsmen.
A dozen gunmen remain still at large after opening fire on Sri Lanka cricket team, who were on their way to Gaddafi Stadium to start the third day’s play of second Test match against host Pakistan
The convoy was attacked with rifles, grenades, and rocket launchers. Seven members of Sri Lanka squad including a British assistant coach were injured. Eight Pakistanis died in the attack, which include; six police officers assigned to protect the team, and one of the drivers of the bus.
For Pakistan it may be a big wakeup call, as nation’s flamboyant cricketer, Shahid Afridi calls it a “golden moment” for his nation to unite and fight, before it’s too late.
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