Christian youth stabbed after dispute with Muslim in Pakistan
On May 20, 14-year-old Harry Masih was stabbed in Lahore, Pakistan, following a dispute with a Muslim. The incident is only the latest example of how religiously motivated discrimination in Pakistan can escalate into incidents of deadly persecution.
A local activist informed International Christian Concern (ICC) that Ali Muhammad, the perpetrator of the attack, called Masih a ‘Choora’, a common slur used to denote Pakistani Christians as untouchable, while Masih was walking down the street. Masih reacted to the insult and reportedly told Ali to stop using the slur to abuse Christians.
The discussion quickly turned violent, and Muhammad attacked Masih with a knife. Masih was taken to the local hospital where he received 70 stitches in his stomach.
A police report was filed against Muhammad, however, Muhammad was soon released from custody after receiving interim bail.
Source: International Christian Concern
