51. His followers, who have a seat in parliament and are considered close to Syria, are political rivals of other Sunni fundamentalist groups in Lebanon. 52. Although Hussain is revered by both communities, some militant Sunni groups oppose public mourning of his death by the Shiites which has in the past led to violence. 53. Although Hussain is revered by both communities, some militant Sunni groups oppose public mourning of his death by the Shiites. 54. But Tehran has not hidden its dislike for the anti-Shiite and anti-Iranian Sunni fundamentalist group, which it accuses of being manipulated by Pakistan and the United States. 55. The Punjab police had blamed the militant Sunni group for the killings. 56. The Punjab police had blamed the militant Sunni group for these killings. 57. There was no indication of any sectarian motive in the incident, although Jhang is the base of a militant Sunni group, Sipah-i-Sahaba. 58. Laskhar is a Sunni extremist group which was banned in October last year. 59. Punjab police have blamed the militant Sunni group for the killings. 60. Some carried batons and shouted slogans against Sunni extremist groups, witnesses said. |