Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Pakistan: Blasphemy accused gets death sentence

According to the prosecution, Malik Ashraf had repeatedly uttered derogatory remarks against revered personalities. 

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By The News correspondent | March 9, 2011

JHELUM: Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Mehmood Zargham awarded death to a man who was arrested on the charge of blasphemy from Pind Dadan Khan three months ago.

According to the prosecution, Malik Ashraf had repeatedly uttered derogatory remarks against revered personalities.

Rallies were taken out, demanding death for the culprit. A case was registered against the accused under sections 295-C and 298 of the PPC.

In addition to death, the court also imposed a total fine of Rs110,000 on him.

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