Twitter reacts to Maulana Samiul Haq’s assassination

As the tragic news of JUI-S chief Maulana Samiul Haq's assassination broke, an outpour of condolences was witnessed on social media.

Haq, a prominent scholar and former senator, was stabbed multiple times inside his house on Friday.

Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently in China on an official visit, denounced the killing and ordered an inquiry into the incident and bringing those responsible to justice.

Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa condemned the assassination and expressed condolences with the bereaved family.

Prominent political and religious leaders, also, strongly condemned the killing and demanded to bring the culprits to justice.

Brutal murder of Maulana Sami ul Haq - utterly condemnable. What is happening to us as a people - such violence, such brutality? Sad indeed.

Terrible news - Assassination of Maulana Sami ul Haq is very tragic - May Allah Bless his soul Ameen!

CM Punjab expressed sympathy with the bereaved family.

I am extremely distressed & upset at the assassination of Moulana Sami Ul Haq. May his soul rest in peace. The murderers must be arrested!