Pakistani police officer fatally shoots blasphemy suspect, triggering protests and tensions.

A police officer in Quetta, Pakistan, fatally shot blasphemy suspect Syed Khan, who had been arrested for allegedly insulting the Prophet Muhammad. This incident has heightened tensions in a country where blasphemy accusations often trigger mob violence. The officer has been arrested, and protests demanding the suspect's release included violent demonstrations and a grenade attack on a police station. Blasphemy remains a contentious issue in Pakistan, with no death sentences yet enforced.

September 12, 2024
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