Pakistan braces for Qadri funeral

March 01, 2016 09:59

Pakistan is bracing for further protests at the funeral of the former bodyguard who killed Punjab's governor, in a case that shocked the country.

Authorities have deployed heavy security in Rawalpindi where thousands are expected to mourn Mumtaz Qadri.

Qadri was hailed as a hero by Islamists after killing Salman Taseer in 2011 over his opposition to blasphemy laws.

His execution on Monday prompted thousands of protesters to take to the streets across Pakistan.

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