The Punjab government has decided to hold the trial of the Sialkot lynching suspects inside the jail premises due to the security situation.
The authorities have chosen to hold the accused’s trial inside the jail, which is another key milestone in the lynching and burning of a Sri Lankan in Sialkot a few days ago.
According to reports, the decision was reached during a crucial meeting between the prosecution and Punjab government officials in order to maintain security and harmony in the city.
The provincial government has directed that the jail administration make all necessary preparations for the trial’s conduct.
The provincial government has directed that the jail administration to make all necessary preparations for the trial.
The challan has also been ordered to be sent to the court as soon as possible by the police authorities.
The remains of the Sri Lankan plant manager were repatriated by the Pakistani government on Monday.
“The Sri Lankan manager’s body has been evacuated and transferred to Colombo,” Tahir Ashrafi, a religious scholar and the prime minister’s special representative for religious unity, said AFP.
According to Sialkot police spokesman Khurram Shehzad, 131 persons have been arrested so far, including 26 main suspects who have been remanded in custody.
A mob was seen thrashing the prone man in several graphic video footage uploaded on social media.
Many people in the audience made no effort to conceal their identities, and some even took pictures in front of the burning body.
Prime Minister Imran Khan, on the other hand, awarded a bravery medal to a man who risked his own life to save Diyawadana. It will be the first time the reward has been given in a case involving blasphemy.
