Friday, 20 September 2024

Seeking the Truth: Report on the Shantinagar Violence Incident Against Christians

In the wake of the Jaranwala tragedy, Christians were united in grief, calling for the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the events and seek justice. This situation echoed the earlier tragedy of Shantinagar in February 1997, which marked a significant instance of extremism in Pakistan's history, where hundreds of Christian homes were set ablaze by extremists. In response to the outcry from the Christian community for justice, the government established a commission to investigate the Shantinagar incident and address the grievances stemming from the extremism faced by Christians, while also safeguarding their constitutional rights.However,...