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Karachi Police, under the leadership of Additional IG Javed Alam Odho, have been placed on high alert in response to a distressing incident that unfolded in Punjab’s Jaranwala town. An armed mob attacked two churches, escalating tensions over allegations of blasphemy against two Christian residents.
Against the backdrop of this alarming incident, the Karachi Police have been directed to intensify security measures across the city, focusing on proactive surveillance and adept handling of any extraordinary situations. These orders entail heightened intelligence operations and security enhancements, particularly within areas of religious significance and their surrounding localities.
The immediate cause of the confrontation emerged when torn pages of the Quran, allegedly inscribed with blasphemous content, were discovered near a Christian colony. A local religious figure reportedly called for protests and demanded the arrest of those responsible, which in turn ignited the violent altercation.
