The fool-proof security measures and productive initiatives taken by the district administration in Gujranwala after Blasphemy allegations angry mobs burn churches, and homes in Jaranwala, Pakistan

After the attacks by mobs on the churches, Punjab Government instructed all officials to conduct meetings with stakeholders in connection with the promotion of peace and harmony likewise, Mr. Fayyaz Ahmed Mohal, Deputy Commissioner of Gujranwala and DIG Rana Muhammad Ayaz Saleem, City Police Officer called a meeting of the District Peace Committee here today.

Earlier, on the direction of City Police Officer Rana Muhammad Ayyaz Saleem fool-proof security measures have been taken and police deployed at Churches to avoid any unpleasant incident. Prof. Shahzad Lawrance and Rev. Arif Masih Siraj highly appreciated this step.

Representatives of the Muslim and Christian religious groups participated and expressed unity and harmony. Moreover, Muslim religious leaders expressed their wish to visit the churches to express their sympathy with Christian religious leaders. This is an important idea to promote respect for religions. This is a very unique initiative and we expect productive and positive output after this visit. It will promote religious harmony between Muslim-Christian coordination.

Background

16-08-2023

Hundreds of armed persons have attacked two churches in Jaranwala town accusing two Christians.

According to details, torn pages of the Holy Quran with alleged content were found near the Christian Colony Jardanwala.

In social media videos, hundreds of people attacked and set fire to the Salvation Army Church and St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Another mob attacked private houses, burning them and breaking windows.

The pages were taken to a local religious leader, who reportedly urged Muslims to protest and demand that the culprits be arrested.

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