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Churches in Jaranwala Vandalized Over Blasphemy Accusations

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By Web Desk Published August 16, 2023 2 Min Read
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A series of church attacks were reported in Jaranwala tehsil, Faisalabad, with the instigation reportedly rooted in blasphemy accusations. Pastor Imran Bhatti stated that several churches were plundered, including the Salvation Army Church and Shehroonwala Church, located in the Isa Nagri area. Additionally, the home of a Christian individual accused of blasphemy was destroyed. Punjab police chief Usman Anwar highlighted the logistical challenges posed by the area’s narrow lanes but assured that actions are being taken to restore peace. An assistant commissioner, a Christian, had to be evacuated due to rising tensions.

Officials and Leaders Respond

Christian leaders voiced concerns over the perceived inaction of the police during the incident. On X (previously Twitter), President Bishop of the Church of Pakistan, Azad Marshall, expressed the Christian community’s distress and called for immediate action to ensure the safety and rights of all citizens. Various political figures, including former senator Afrasiab Khattak and Balochistan Senator Sarfaraz Bughti, condemned the acts and called for the protection the country’s minority communities. Bughti emphasized Pakistan’s responsibility to safeguard its minorities, urging the government to take swift and effective measures.

Words fail me as I write this. We, Bishops, Priests and lay people are deeply pained and distressed at the Jaranwala incident in the Faisalabad District in Pakistan. A church building is being burnt as I type this message. Bibles have been desecrated and Christians have been… pic.twitter.com/xruE83NPXL

— Bishop Azad Marshall (@BishopAzadM) August 16, 2023

Blasphemy Accusations: A Historical Perspective

Incidents related to blasphemy accusations have been tragically recurrent in Pakistan. A teacher faced a fatal attack in Turbat town last week due to such allegations. A report from the Centre for Research and Security Studies highlighted that 89 individuals have been killed with blasphemy accusations since Pakistan’s independence. Misuse of blasphemy laws, some of which date back to 1860, has been a pressing concern. Recent legislative actions, like a bill increasing punishment for derogatory remarks against revered personalities, sparked debates about the potential for fostering sectarianism and intolerance.

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