72-year-old Christian Younis Bhatti has been discharged from a blasphemy case after the accuser, Sosan Fatima, admitted to falsely accusing him. Fatima had alleged that Bhatti desecrated the Quran, but confessed to a conspiracy to prevent him from dividing property. Bhatti has been reunited with his family, but it was not thought safe for him to return home immediately. The incident had led to protests, prompting many Christians to flee. Bhatti's discharge, facilitated by a Christian rights organisation, was hailed as a miracle. Blasphemy accusations in Pakistan,often used to settle personal scores, can result in death sentences. Fatima's husband escaped police custody, leading to the suspension of the policemen who were with him, but was later recaptured. This case highlights the misuse of blasphemy laws and the risks faced by religious minorities in Pakistan.
Pakistan: Christian man falsely accused of blasphemy released
Written by David Fletcher 22 Feb 2024Additional Info
- Praise: God for Younis Bhatti’s discharge. Give thanks for the tireless work of Christian legal teams pursuing the release of many others from ungrounded blasphemy accusations. (Psalm 91:1)
- More: www.christianpost.com/news/christian-man-falsely-accused-of-blasphemy-in-pakistan-released.html
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