Following yet another case of alleged blasphemy and an angry mob vandalising churches in the Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad, many citizens have spoken against such unruly acts.
According to media outlets, protesters razed the house of a Christian cleaner, who has been accused of blasphemy.
In light of havoc wreaking upon the country and it’s citizens, Lollywood actress Sajal Aly spoke against instigating violence without proof.
Taking to Instagram, the Gul-e-Rana actress shared her thoughts.
“There is no place for violence in any religion,” the Sinf-e-Aahan star began.
“Such a Shamefull act [sic]” she emphasized. ”Absolutely heartbroken disgusted,” Aly added.
“I strongly condemn this act of violence against minorities. Praying for unity and peace,” the actress noted.
Taking to Twitter, star actress Mahira Khan also condemned the incident.
Shame on us! https://t.co/v2C7LyBTNN
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 16, 2023
Ushna Shah also lamented the incident.
As the rest of the country celebrates independence, our minorities burn.
Deeply saddened. https://t.co/M19SNl17qc— Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) August 16, 2023
Singer Shehzad Roy took to X, urging accountability for the perpetrators and emphasizing the need to stand up against such acts.
Pehlay bolnay se dartay thay, Ab na bolain to dar lagta hai… “If the state does not arrest each and every person involved in it through video footage and make an example, then we are doomed @anwaar_kakar https://t.co/U25W1SEkTu
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) August 16, 2023
Actress Azekah Daniel added, “This is NOT Jinnah’s Pakistan! I strongly condemn this atrocity against the Christian community.”
”Why can’t show some respect for Holy places be it a Church or a Mosque? I stand against these atrocities and unjust acts of violence!”
“I DEMAND JUSTICE FOR ALL,” she commented.
This is NOT Jinnah’s Pakistan! I strongly condemn this atrocity against the Christian community. Why can’t show some respect for Holy places be it a Church or a Mosque? I stand against these atrocities and unjust acts of violence!
I DEMAND JUSTICE FOR ALL https://t.co/agfgYOgyEp— Azekah Daniel (@azekahdaniel1) August 16, 2023
In another post, Daniel added, “Dear Mainstream Media & Journalists of Pakistan, Today we are witnessing the beginning of ethnic cleansing in Pakistan. Pakistani Christians are being persecuted, Church burnt down & the whole colony ablazed,will you raise your voice for us.”
Dear Mainstream Media & Journalists of Pakistan,
Today we are witnessing the beginning of ethnic cleansing in Pakistan.
Pakistani Christians are being persecuted,Church burnt down & the whole colony ablazed,will you raise your voice for us? #Faisalabad #CryWithUs #PrayWithUs— Azekah Daniel (@azekahdaniel1) August 16, 2023
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