Pakistan: Blasphemy accused shot dead in Khanewal
A youth, who was allegedly involved in a blasphemy case, was allegedly shot dead in Khanewal district of Pakistan on Thursday.
Police told Dawn News Umair Ali was arrested after he uttered some offensive words and showed disrespect to certain religious figures. When he was released on bail, he left the town.
Ali returned home a couple of days ago and was sitting outside his residence when local tailor Muhammad Tahir shot him dead.
A press release issued by Khanewal district police spokesperson said the accused had been taken into custody, reports Dawn News.
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Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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