Pakistan: Mob Burns Christian Man’s Home and Pharmacy Over Blasphemy Allegation as 35 Families Reportedly Flee
A Christian man’s home and pharmacy were reportedly set on fire by a mob in Pakistan following an allegation involving a Facebook video, raising fresh concerns about religious intolerance, mob violence, and the safety of religious minorities. A disturbing incident has been reported in Punjab province, Pakistan, where a Christian man’s home and adjoining medical clinic were allegedly burned by a mob following a blasphemy accusation linked to content shared on Facebook. The incident reportedly occurred on October 9, 2026, in Gharial Kalan village, near Narang Mandi in Sheikhupura district. According to reports published by International Christian Concern and other Christian news organizations, the victim, identified as Kamran Gill Masih, also known as Kamran Gill or Kamran Masih, is a 40-year-old Christian father of three. The attack reportedly occurred despite police having taken him into custody before the violence erupted. What Happened to Kamran Gill Masih? Reports indicate tha...