The shrine of Pakistan's most venerated saints which echoed with dhamaal was marred by blood and cries for help. The deadliest attack in Pakistan in more than two years, which came after a series of bloody assaults this week, undermined the growing sense of optimism in the country.
Several took to Twitter to vent their anger at the failure of the national government to keep people safe. Sindh’s ruling party, PPP, was also slammed for not being adequately equipped to deal with a disaster of this magnitude.
Bloodbath at Sehwan shrine
#sehwan My heart is bleeding for victims and anger is high for Govt.'s inability. Mere condemnation statements don't work any more. 2/2
— Mushtaq Ali (@Mushtaq_989) February 17, 2017
Super sad about #Sehwan
— Urooj Mazhar (@AjjuMazhar) February 17, 2017
Its too much now. Too much to even write, cry, whine. Nothing helps. What does? #numb #confused
Some questioned why there were no hospitals in the area:
Let's Ignore the real issue ,et's put it on Islam ,and let's protect corrupt muslim gov of #PPP#sehwan #ZindaHaiBhutto@BBhuttoZardari pic.twitter.com/WRNg5bNezc
— sam sing (@hmkyz) February 17, 2017
Injured of Sehwan Sharif taken to Nawabshah 94KM & Hyderabad 149KM away. MashAllah flight from Dubai to Khi would arrive sooner
— DrJaveria Suharwardy (@DrJavariaPHTF) February 16, 2017
Last night, Sindh's CM admitted there were no medical facilities in #Sehwan. Yes that is all he had to say.https://t.co/6gYLIaWXl7
— Benazir Shah (@Benazir_Shah) February 17, 2017
https://twitter.com/nizam_baloch10/status/832257789967888384
Population of #sehwan above 120,000 ,only 4 doctors for the district speaks loud and clear that #ppp has done nothing except mega corruption
— Malik (@IamRafaqatAli) February 16, 2017
Unfortunate that we refuse to learn. The attack on #ShahNoorani should have resulted in better security and relief facilities at #Sehwan
— M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) February 16, 2017
Yeah, NAP stopping Sindh govt. from providing security... and building hospitals... and deploying rescue services. https://t.co/nUOA1gKZAl
— Niha Dagia (@nhd00) February 16, 2017
No beds, no medicines, no paramedics. The operation theatre is not functional.
— Annie (@isthisannie) February 16, 2017
But don't worry, Bhutto zinda hai. #Sehwan
There is no any mega hospital in #Sehwan, nearest hospital is district hospital #Dadu but it has no basic facilities #LalShahbazQalandar
— Amar Guriro امر گُرڑو (@amarguriro) February 16, 2017
While some offered words of encouragement and resilience:
It is a time for everyone to be united, #Pakistan is under attack. We will not bow down, stay strong and safe everyone. #Sehwan
— Khawaja Talha (@KhawajaTalha) February 16, 2017
Thoughts & Prayers for the innocent victims & #Sehwan - the symbol of peace & tolerance in our Sindh. pic.twitter.com/s134yYEBFJ
— Ghulam Qadir Palijo (@GQpalijo) February 17, 2017
Thoughts & Prayers for the innocent victims & #Sehwan - the symbol of peace & tolerance in our Sindh. pic.twitter.com/s134yYEBFJ
— Ghulam Qadir Palijo (@GQpalijo) February 17, 2017
Heartbroken over attack in Sehwan. These attacks test the resilience of our nation but we will never be deterred from fighting back.#Sehwan
— |\|k§udhuz@¿ (@SNAKsudhuzai) February 16, 2017
The recent tragedy once again testing the resilience of the nation. We need to stay strong. We will prevail. #Sehwan
— Awais Fahim (@AwaisFahim) February 16, 2017
The PPP government and party supporters responded to critics as they blamed security agencies and civilian government for not eradicating terrorism in the country:
What happened 2 our #NAP where r our security agencies #Pakistan attacked on a daily basis r we all sitting ducks against terrorist attacks? https://t.co/ZWqF1e8E72
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) February 16, 2017
We wouldn't have had to lose people everyday to ths fresh wave of terrorism if NAP was used agnst terrorists instead of political opponents!
— Maleeha Manzoor (@MaleehaManzoor) February 16, 2017
Where Is National Action Plan?????#SewhanSharif
— Jeetu Jamali (@JeetuJamali) February 16, 2017
The Islamic State group (IS) claimed the attack.
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