Saturday, April 30, 2011

Pakistan: Ten people wounded in attacks on Christian community residences

Police and authorities in the area arrested 25 people for their involvement in the disturbances. Three Christians, including a priest, are among those arrested by the police.

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By ANI | April 30, 2011

Lahore, April 30(ANI): At least ten people, including police officials, were wounded in attacks on houses of Christian community members in Lahore on Saturday.

Demonstrators attacked the residences of members of the Christian religious community in Gujranwala, and also shattered the windows of a Christian school in the neighbourhood.

The attackers accused certain members of the Christian community of committing blasphemy, the Dawn reports.

Police and authorities in the area arrested 25 people for their involvement in the disturbances. Three Christians, including a priest, are among those arrested by the police.

The police are now patrolling the area of the incident. However, most members of the Christian community have reportedly locked their residences and fled the area. (ANI)

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  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2011 at 9:45 AM

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