Jaranwala riots case: Man handed down death, 10-year term with Rs3m fine

Jaranwala riots case: Man handed down death, 10-year term with Rs3m fine

TOBA TEK SINGH: A Faisalabad anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday handed down a death sentence to an accused in Jaranwala riots, resulting in the torching of several churches and houses of Christians, besides 10-year imprisonment and a total fine of Rs3 million. On Aug 16, 2023, riots erupted at Jaranwala over the issue of alleged desecration of the Holy Quran, and a mob torched a number of churches and houses of Christian community members. At …