03/20/2024 Pakistan (International Christian Concern) – A young girl was targeted by an angry mob at Lahore’s Ichara Bazaar for Arabic calligraphy on her shirt. The reason for the uproar was a shirt the girl was wearing featured Arabic calligraphy. Mistaking the design for Quranic verses, the crowd accused her of disrespecting the Quran, leading to accusations of blasphemy.
However, a few brave shopkeepers stepped in, trying to pacify the situation. They explained to the mob that the calligraphy on the girl’s shirt was merely an artistic expression commonly seen in Gulf states and had no connection to the Quran. Despite their efforts, the crowd’s anger did not subside, and they continued threatening the girl.
One of the shopkeepers provided shelter to the girl in his shop and alerted the police. The police arrived just in time to defuse the situation and ensure the girl’s safety. The prompt response of the police played a crucial role in preventing what could have been a tragic outcome.
After the incident, the shirt in question was thoroughly examined by religious scholars. They confirmed that the calligraphy on the shirt had no relation to Quranic verses, reaffirming the innocence of the girl.
This alarming episode in Lahore’s Ichara Bazaar sheds light on a broader issue in Pakistan – the prevalence of mob attacks and lynching based on religious extremism. Tragically, such incidents often occur without proper verification of the facts or confirmation of any wrongdoing. Many innocent lives have been lost due to this rampant vigilante justice.
Despite the severity of these occurrences, there is a growing concern that the Pakistani government has not taken adequate measures to curb these radical mobs. This situation calls for immediate and decisive intervention from authorities to prevent further loss of life and to uphold the rule of law in the face of religious extremism.
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