Pakistan:Violence under Blasphemy law enters in Sindh after targeting Christians in Punjab

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Dr. Nazir S Bhatti, President of Pakistan Christian Congress PCC have strongly condemned Muslim mob attacks on worship places and properties of Hindus in Larkana city of Sindh province of Pakistan here today.

The Muslim mob burnt down Hindu Temple and homes of Hindus in city of Larkana when some burnt page of Holy Book of Muslims “Quran” were found in front of a home of Hindu community member.

Dr. Nazir Bhatti expressed concern on attack of Muslim mob on Hindu properties without confirmation that who set on blaze pages of Quran.

“It is dangerous trend of horror and extremism by Islamists that now Hindu community is targeted in Larkana which is city of enlighten Muslim leaders like ZA Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto” added Nazir Bhatti There were incidents of Muslim mob attacks on life and properties of Christians in Punjab province of Pakistan after legislation of blasphemy laws but it is first incident in Sindh province of Pakistan where Hindu community is targeted on pretext of blasphemy laws.

It is index that Islamists are ready to spread violence under blasphemy law in Sindh province of Pakistan which is second phase to target Hindus who are second biggest minority in Sindh after Muslims while Christians are number two in population in Punjab.

According to Pakistan Tribune; enraged protesters set a Hindu Dharamshala (worship place) ablaze over the alleged desecration of holy pages in Larkana on Saturday. According to reports, a group of furious mob surrounded the house of a Hindu person who allegedly burnt the holy pages, and another attacked a Mandir and set Dharmashala ablaze. Rangers and Police rushed to the spot and fired warning shots and tear gas shells to disperse the protesters. Tension gripped across the metropolis following the incident and a curfew has been imposed in different areas to bring the situation under control. Sindh governor Ishratul Eabad Khan has taken notice of the incident and ordered the concerned authorities to immediately arrest those involved in attacking Hindu temple. He appealed the masses to remain peaceful and keep control over their sentiments. The governor also directed the law enforcement agencies to ensure the protection of life and property of citizens. Meanwhile, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned attack on Hindu temple, saying the attacks on the worship places and properties of minorities were against Islam. He also demanded the immediate arrest of accused who allegedly desecrated the holy pages as well as those attacked the temple.