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In Pakistan, 23 people were arrested following the mob killing of Mohammad Salman, accused of blasphemy.
Police in Pakistan have arrested 23 individuals allegedly involved in the brutal killing of a man accused of desecrating the Quran. The mob attack occurred on Thursday in Madyan, a tourist destination in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The suspects face charges of murder and arson for burning the Madyan police station. Initially, the slain man was identified as Mohammad Ismail, but an investigation later revealed his name was Mohammad Salman. Police stated that his family has not yet come forward to claim his body.
Why This Matters: In a video statement, Salman’s mother described her son as a drug addict who was violent towards her, leading to his expulsion from their home. She emphasized that their family, being devout Muslims, was not responsible for his actions.
Regional police chief Mohammad Ali Gandapur announced on Monday that the authorities have apprehended 23 suspects, and further raids are ongoing to capture all individuals involved in Salman's murder. Salman had been staying at a hotel in Madyan when the mob accused him of blasphemy.
Authorities detained Salman for his protection and were questioning him at the Madyan police station when a mob demanded he be handed over for immediate punishment. Despite assurances from police officers that Salman would face trial if found guilty of blasphemy, the mob attacked the police station, injuring several officers. They forcibly took Salman, killed him in public, and burned his body.
Blasphemy accusations are common in Pakistan, often inciting violence and mob justice. Under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, those found guilty of insulting Islam or Islamic figures can face the death penalty, though no death sentences have been carried out. Last month, a mob in Punjab province attacked and killed a 72-year-old Christian man after accusing him of desecrating the Quran.
Key Takeaways:
- 23 people arrested in Pakistan for killing a man accused of blasphemy.
- Mob attacked police station, injured officers, and killed the accused man.
- Victim identified as Mohammad Salman; family has not claimed his body.
- Salman's mother described him as a violent drug addict expelled from home.
- Blasphemy accusations often lead to violence, despite legal processes in place.