Mufti Taqi Usmani deplores Jaranwala incident

Mufti Taqi Usmani deplored the Jaranwala incident.

The country’s top cleric in a statement on social media condemning the vandalism in Jaranwala over alleged blasphemy allegations termed the targeting of the community “shameful for the whole nation”.

“The incident of Jaranwala is shameful for the entire nation. If someone has done something insulting, there is a legal way for him. In response, burning churches or causing any harm to peaceful Christian citizens is highly condemnable. There is no room for such actions in Islam,” Mufti Taqi Usmani said.

As reported, a violent mob of hundreds of men attacked a predominantly Christian area in Jaranwala, on the outskirts of the industrial city of Faisalabad district on Tuesday after allegations spread that the Holy Quran had been desecrated.

Meanwhile, two cases have been registered against arsonists in Jaranwala in which 37 suspects were named.

Furthermore, more than 600 people have been included in the investigation.

According to the police, the mob vandalized and set fire to the houses and churches.

The police added that cases have been registered under the charges of terrorism and blasphemy including 13 other provisions.