Christian Sisters Booked Under Blasphemy Charges in Punjab Province

Police in Punjab, Pakistan, have charged two Christian sisters, Samia and Sonia Masih, under blasphemy laws. They allegedly disposed of pages of the Quran, inciting local anger and subsequent violence. Minorities Alliance Pakistan claims the accusations are false and motivated by neighborhood disputes.

Authorities in Punjab, Pakistan, have detained two young Christian sisters under stringent blasphemy charges, a move that has sparked significant community tension.

The sisters, Samia Masih and Sonia Masih, allegedly discarded a sack containing Quran pages, prompting a neighbor to confront them. This incident quickly escalated, culminating in physical assault and police involvement.

Meanwhile, Advocate Akmal Bhatti of Minorities Alliance Pakistan has refuted the allegations, arguing that the case is driven by local vendettas rather than genuine offense.

(With inputs from agencies.)