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Churches vandalised in Pakistan over blasphemy allegations
Updated On: 17 August, 2023 07:50 AM IST | Lahore | Agencies
Minorities including Christians and Hindus in Pakistan have frequently been subjected to blasphemy allegations with some even punished
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Several churches were vandalised in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Wednesday over blasphemy allegations, officials said. The Salvation Army Church, United Presbyterian Church, Allied Foundation Church and Shehroonwala Church situated in the Isa Nagri area in the Jaranwala district of Faisalabad were ransacked, said tehsil pastor Imran Bhatti.
He added that the house of a Christian cleaner, who was accused of blasphemy, was also demolished. Punjab police chief said the police were negotiating with the protesters and the area had been cordoned off.
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