Eight killed in Pakistan religious riots

Paramilitary troops patrolled the streets of an eastern Pakistani city today after eight Christians died in riots led by Muslims, police said.

Hundreds of Muslims burned and looted Christian homes in the city of Gorja in a rampage sparked by allegations that a Koran had been defaced. Shooting broke out, and six people were killed, including a child and four women. Two men wounded by gunfire died in the hospital overnight.