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culprits be brought to justice. This incited a riot where hundreds of Muslim men armed with sticks and rocks attacked a
Christian community in Jaranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. The attack was triggered by an accusation that a local Christian family in the area has desecrated the Quran. The alleged desecration of the Quran was shared among the locals, creating an uproar in the Muslim community. Videos had also appeared on social media sites showing local Muslim leaders using mosque loudspeakers encouraging Muslims to demonstrate against the Christians. The rioters went on to attack at least 17 Christian churches within the city, as well as Christian homes and a Christian cemetery. The attacked churches, which were either vandalized or set on fire, represented a variety of
324:, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, who headed the three-member bench of the Supreme Court, described the report, submitted by the Additional Advocate General of Punjab, as being worthy of “being thrown in the dustbin”. The court alleged the report lacked relevant information, including details of arrests and court cases and that the investigation agencies lacked determination to bring the perpetrators to justice. Catholic Bishop
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