Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Police book 545 people under ATA for vandalising church in Pakistan

Image
ANI Karachi
Last Updated : May 26 2015 | 1:07 PM IST

Pakistan police has reportedly booked 545 people under the Anti-Terrorism Act for vandalizing a church in Basti Dhoop Sarri in Sanda and injuring 10 policemen deployed there to protect the place of worship.

The Dawn quoted local police officials as saying that the suspects were also charged with damaging public and private property.

While 45 people were named in the FIR, others remained unidentified. Police said they were conducting raids to nab more suspects, especially those who have been named in the report. They assured that the situation in the area was under control and police was trying to maintain peace.

The vandalisation of the church was a retaliation to the alleged desecration of the holy Quran by a Christian youth.

More From This Section

First Published: May 26 2015 | 12:55 PM IST

Next Story