In response to the recent surge in blasphemy-related violence in Pakistan, hundreds of Pakistani Christians gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels to protest and demand justice for Nazir Masih. Masih, a Christian man, was lynched by a mob in Sargodha on May 25, following false blasphemy accusations. The violence also resulted in the destruction of his shoe factory and an assault on his family.

Joseph Jansen, a prominent activist, expressed profound dismay at the court’s decision to grant bail to 52 suspects despite clear evidence of their involvement in the violence, said the press release.

He also highlighted that the released suspects face serious charges under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Jansen compared this case to a similar incident in Jaranwala on August 16, where suspects were released due to inadequate police investigations, underscoring systemic failures in the justice system.

Jansen also criticized the authorities for its reluctance to take decisive action against members of Hardliner Religious group, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a group he claims fosters impunity and........

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