Lynching of Mushtaq Ahmed

When

12 Feb 2022

Kind

Murder

Coordinates

31.33° N, 74.21° E

Description

killing of man accused of blasphemy in Pakistan

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

According to human rights groups, blasphemy laws in Pakistan are often exploited, even against Muslims, to settle personal rivalries or to persecute minorities. Almost any person that speaks out against blasphemy laws or proceedings is in danger of being lynched or killed by a mob.

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