Asad Ejaz Malhi, the district police officer (DPO) for Sargodha, previously told Dawn.com that the disturbance was caused by alleged sacrilege. However, he emphasized that a sizable police presence was present and that no fatalities had been reported.
“The crowd had gathered outside the houses when the police came. To protect the safety of the Christian community, Malhi stated, “Police cordoned off the area and safely evacuated all residents.” She also mentioned that more police units were stationed across the city.
He continued, “The police dispersed the crowd peacefully.”
Teenagers were among the people in the crowd on social media that surrounded a man who was covered in blood.
Law and order is being upheld by the police, he said.
This was refuted by a family member of an injured person who told the news that his uncle was in serious condition in a hospital and that his family was not permitted to see him.
