Faisalabad: Ongoing repression against minority communities in Pakistan continues to cause concern, as a group of Islamists targeted a church in Faisalabad. The incident unfolded on Jaranwala Road within Punjab province’s Faisalabad district. Tragically, the church was set ablaze and subjected to looting.
The assailants alleged that the church had insulted the Quran and committed blasphemy, fueling their destructive actions. Disturbing footage of the incident has circulated on social media platforms, showcasing the severity of the attack. The Islamists extended their aggression to the neighbouring homes of Christian residents, igniting fires there as well.
Authorities have taken steps to address the situation, initiating a First Information Report (FIR) in connection with the incident, and are said to be working diligently to bring the situation under control, as the actions of the extremists have led to a troubling escalation.
Bishop Azad Marshall, a prominent figure within the Christian community, responded to the distressing event. Regrettably, Pakistan has witnessed a concerning pattern of violence directed at minority groups, including Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, and Ahmadis. Instances of atrocities against these communities are regrettably prevalent.
Bishop Azad Marshall highlighted the unjust persecution faced by Christians in Pakistan, where false allegations of Quran desecration are often used as a pretext for targeting them. A few months earlier, temples in Pakistan were also subjected to these same atrocities.
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