The families of three victims who died after a US government employee opened fire in broad daylight demanded on Wednesday that terror charges are brought against the American. Dozens of relatives and students gathered close to the site of the shooting in the city, shouting "hang Davis," "death to American dogs" and "cruel people be accountable for our blood".
"We demand the Raymond Davis trial be held under the anti-terrorism act," said Sajjad, brother of Ibad-ur-Rehman, who was killed by the US vehicle, speaking at a joint news conference convened by the relatives. "The weapon was openly used in public, when people crushed under the vehicle and when people tried to stop the car, guns were aimed at them - all this falls into acts of terrorism," Rehman said.
"We want him kept on remand and denied bail," said Mohammad Waseem, brother of Mohammad Faheem, one of the two men on a motorcycle whom the American thought posed a direct threat. Mohammad Rashid, brother-in-law of other motorcyclists Faizan Haider, said the grieving families were dissatisfied with the police investigation.
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