Man awarded death in Jaranwala blasphemy case
The court has acquitted the other two accused by giving them the benefit of doubt
By Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry
April 19, 2025
JARANWALA: Anti-Terrorism Court Faisalabad Judge Javed Iqbal Sheikh, while announcing a verdict in the Jaranwala blasphemy case on Friday, awarded death and fine to a Christian man.
In 2023, on the charge of desecration of the holy Qur’an at Christian Basti, FIR 1258/23 had been registered against three accused under Section 295 C of the PPC and Section 9 of the Anti-terrorism Act.
As many as 19 churches and houses of the Christian community had been burnt after the incident. One accused has been sentenced to death with a fine of Rs20,00,000.
The court has acquitted the other two accused by giving them the benefit of doubt.
-
Elon Musk Says 'X Money' Will Have Public Access From April 2026 -
Candice Bergen Shares Her Honest Thoughts On Turning 80 -
Princess Eugenie 'finally Did The Right Thing' Amid Andrew Crisis -
Queen Camilla Ditches Queen Elizabeth's Strictest Rule -
Lauren Sanchez Recalls Tearful Moment At Wedding To Jeff Bezos -
Travis Kelce Reveals Taylor Swift's Role In His NFL Comeback -
Jennifer Lopez Reveals Why She's Entering Her 'happy Era' -
Queen Camilla Sends Strong Message Amid Andrew-Epstein Controversy -
Prince William Felt Insulted On Commonwealth Day, Lips Reader Reveals -
Miley Cyrus Slips Back Into Hannah Montana's Wig For Emotional Reunion -
Royals Triggered ‘maximum Attention’ With Commonwealth Day Yellow Banners -
Princess Beatrice, Eugenie Are Panicking: ‘They Realize Saying No To William Has Been A Grave Mistake’ -
Canada Extends Security At US Diplomatic Buildings After Shots Fired At Consulate -
Ryan Coogler Explains Why He Had To Travel Far Away To Capture The Essence Of 'Creed' -
Alzheimer Cases Are Alarmingly Rising In America: Here's Why -
Miley Cyrus’ Sister Makes Her Hilarious Demands Clear Ahead Of Her Wedding: ‘I Better Be!’