In Pakistan, mob lynchings are not uncommon, and violence can be sparked by an unsubstantiated accusation of blasphemy. The Pakistani parliament’s lower house issued a resolution last month denouncing the recent outbreaks of mob violence around the nation, which included the lynching of a Swat man on suspicion of defiling the holy Quran.
Maryam discussed the mishandling of accusations connected to blasphemy during a meeting held in Lahore for the Ittehad Bainul Muslimeen, an organization established by the Punjab government to uphold religious harmony, brotherhood, and tolerance.
“These accusations are frequently used as a means of settling scores,” Maryam stated. “No one would be spared if a mob assembled and took the law into its own hands without figuring out who did what.”
Maryam stressed the need to determine the cause of the purported destruction of the holy Quran in her speech today, pointing out that there has been a noticeable increase in these events.
The chief minister then emphasized the significance of prompt police action to ascertain the truthfulness of such claims and the relevance of sentencing in the event that a guilty party was found.
“It is imperative that we prevent individuals from assuming the role of law enforcement officials, establishing courts within their communities, and imposing penalties and directives,” Maryam vehemently declared.
The chief minister emphasized that in order to address the growing number of desecration accusations, the authorities must collaborate.
