Pakistan: Alleged Desecration Of Holy Quran Sparks Attacks On Churches And Homes Of Christians In Jaranwala eurasiareview.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from eurasiareview.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A frenzied mob on Wednesday descended upon a Christian colony in Pakistan’s Punjab province, attacking and ransacking as many as eight churches, setting them on fire and vandalizing adjoining buildings.
A frenzied mob on Wednesday descended upon a Christian colony in Pakistan's Punjab province, attacking and ransacking as many as eight churches, setting them on fire and vandalizing adjoining buildings.
“I am gutted by the visuals coming out of Jaranwala, Faisalabad. Stern action would be taken against those who violate law and target minorities. All law enforcement has been asked to apprehend culprits & bring them to justice,” Anwaar Ul Haq Kakar wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Church buildings have been desecrated, hundreds of Christian homes destroyed, and thousands of Christians have been forced to flee, according to reports.