Lahore, Mar. 10 (ANI): The Concerned Citizens of Pakistan (CCP) have condemned the barbaric attack on members of the Christian community in Lahore, and have urged Pakistanis to protect the minority community from vandalism and misuse of blasphemy laws.
Earlier on Saturday, a mob of almost 3,000 people forced a Christian community to flee for their lives, leaving behind their houses and possessions in Lahore.
The incident occurred in the Badami Bagh area, when one of the Christians was accused of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad, reports the Daily Times.
The CCP said that the burning and ransacking of more than 150 homes, on the pretext that a young boy had committed blasphemy, cannot be condoned.
The group said that such incidents of extremism and terrorism are purposefully planned acts of violence aimed at creating anarchy and instability in the country.
According to reports, the charged group gathered around Joseph Colony, led by Shafiq Ahmed, who was in search of the accused Savan.
The mob attacked Savan's house, partially burnt it and pelted it with stones.
Other houses in the locality were also attacked. Residents, including women and children, fled to save themselves.
Savan could not be found, but his father was caught and badly beaten. The vehicle of a pastor, who reached the area to inquire about the incident, was also damaged, reports said.
According to the report, the police placated the mob by registering an FIR against Savan.
Despite all this, the protesters continued to claim that they would not let the families return until Savan's arrest. (ANI)
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