On August the 1st 2009 the city of Gojra was razed to the ground after an angry mob descended upon this vulnerable Christian Community. The violent community reaction was instigated after a message of hatred was preached by a local mosque. The incident occurred after the Blasphemy Law of Pakistan was used against a married couple said to have used torn shreds of the Quran, as confetti on their wedding. 9 people lost their lives, 100 homes were destroyed and 2 churches were engulfed in fames...read more
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Pukaar news - 19th December 2009 a peaceful march by BPCA