Tourist Killed in Pakistan's Swat Over Blasphemy Claims

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A 36-year-old tourist from Sialkot, Punjab, was killed and his body burned in Swat, Pakistan, after being accused of desecrating the Quran. A large mob attacked the police station where he was held, dragged him out, and tortured him to death. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of blasphemy-related violence in Pakistan, exacerbated by the country's stringent blasphemy laws. The local police and government officials have condemned the act and are investigating the incident.
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