Shireen Mazari condemns 'sectarian violence' in Faisalabad

ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen on Friday condemned mob violence that took place in Faisalabad over a cock-fighting. She said "our commitment to protection of the rights of all citizens remains a priority. Mob violence in all forms is unacceptable."

Before rushing to tweet in response to social media commentators ensured Punjab govt would take action against all the guilty. PM Khan and the govt are categorical about protecting all citizens and acting against all law breakers. https://t.co/AspFDLxwrA

— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) August 24, 2018

Earlier, on Friday there was a brawl leading to arm clash erupted over a cock-fighting among two groups. The group of boys belonged to Sunni and Ahmedi sects. Both groups resorted to aerial firing resulting in forearm injuries to two Ahmedis, and four Sunni Muslims and minor baton/brick injuries to four others.

However, DSP Khurialawa Circle and SHO Bluchni reached there upon receipt of information and tried to control the situation and took legal action and other preventive measures.