Priest's killing in Pakistan reignites fear in Christian community

Members of the church carry the coffin containing the remains of priest William Siraj, who, according to police, was killed by unknown armed men, during his funeral service at the All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan January 31, 2022. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - The killing of a Christian priest in the city of Peshawar has reignited fear amongst local parishioners and brought back painful memories of one of Pakistan's bloodiest attacks on the community in the same city.

Gunmen shot and killed Pastor William Siraj and wounded another Christian cleric as they drove home from Sunday service at a small church located on the outskirts of Peshawar.