Religious Tensions Escalate in Pakistan: Christians Arrested and Churches Vandalized
TL;DR
Two Christians have been arrested in Pakistan on blasphemy charges after pages of the Quran with derogatory comments were found in a street. This led to a violent mob attacking Christian homes and churches. Blasphemy is punishable by death in Pakistan, and accusations are sometimes used to settle scores. The police have arrested 146 people involved in the attack, and paramilitary troops are guarding the community. The displaced families are starting to return to their homes.
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