2012 Kohistan Shia massacre

The 2012 Kohistan Shia massacre refers to the targeted killing of Shia Muslims in the Kohistan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on February 28, 2012. This incident occurred when armed assailants ambushed a group of Shia travelers, primarily from the Hazara community, in the region known for its sectarian violence. The massacre resulted in the death of at least 18 individuals and drew widespread condemnation from various human rights organizations and political leaders in India and around the world. The event highlighted the ongoing persecution faced by Shia Muslims in Pakistan and raised concerns over sectarianism and the safety of minority communities in the region. It also intensified calls for greater governmental action to protect vulnerable populations from sectarian violence.