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Christian Family Targeted in Pakistan Violence
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- A Muslim mob in Pakistan set fire to a Christian’s house and shop on Friday (Oct. 9) after he was accused of blasphemy.
- More than 35 Christian families were forced to flee their homes amid fears of further violence.
- Sources confirmed the attack was carried out by a mob acting on the blasphemy accusation.
A Muslim mob in Pakistan set fire to a Christian’s house and shop on Friday (Oct. 9) after he was accused of blasphemy. More than 35 Christian families were forced to flee their homes amid fears of further violence.
Sources said the attack unfolded quickly, leaving the Christian man and his neighbors with little time to react. Families grabbed what they could and scattered into the night.
Local believers have long faced pressure in many parts of Pakistan. Blasphemy accusations often trigger swift mob action before authorities can intervene.
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