An alleged Quran Desecrator
An alleged Quran Desecator was Killed by Mob in Swat’s Madyan
In a tragic incident on Thursday night, an alleged Quran desecrator was killed by a mob in the Madyan area of Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, over allegations of blasphemy, according to the police.
Swat District Police Officer (DPO) Dr. Zahidullah Khan reported that eight people were injured during the unrest. The police had initially taken the suspect into custody and moved him to the police station.
However, a charged mob attacked the station, seized the suspect, and subsequently torched him. The mob also set fire to the police station and a mobile vehicle. Despite the police presence, they failed to protect the man from the mob’s wrath.
Videos circulating on social media depict a mob surrounding a burning body in the middle of the road and large crowds gathered outside a police station. Dawn.com’s correspondent is seeking confirmation of the footage from the police.
DPO Khan mentioned that a heavy police force was deployed in Madyan to control the tense situation.Madyan is a popular tourist destination in Swat Valley, located about 245 kilometers from Peshawar, the provincial capital.The man, a 36-year-old tourist from Sialkot, Punjab, was in Swat for sightseeing, visiting Madyan, a popular tourist destination.
The incident drew the attention of KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, who expressed regret over the incident. He contacted the provincial police chief, summoned a report, and instructed emergency measures to control the situation. The chief minister appealed to the public to remain peaceful.
Bottom line
A tragic incident in Swat has raised several critical questions. A 36-year-old local tourist so-called an alleged Quran desecrator, was killed by a mob over allegations of blasphemy. How could a tourist desecrate the Holy Quran in a hotel? Did he carry the Quran with him, or was there one already in the hotel?
A man reportedly took the accused to the police station, got him arrested, and then announced in mosques and on the streets that a person had desecrated the Quran, using a loudspeaker to spread the news. This raises serious concerns about his role and motivations. Was he a genuine witness, or did he orchestrate the situation to incite mob violence?
A thorough investigation is essential to determine the truth. Justice and humanity must prevail to ensure that such tragic incidents do not recur.
