"Heroic Pakistani Police Officer Rescues Woman from Blasphemy Accusation Mob"

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A police officer in Pakistan, Sheher Bano, is being praised for rescuing a woman from an angry mob accusing her of blasphemy over her clothing. Blasphemy is a sensitive issue in Pakistan, punishable by death, and accusations have led to violent assaults and mob lynchings. Bano shielded the woman and moved her to safety, later revealing that the Arabic calligraphy on the woman's outfit did not contain Quranic verses. The woman apologized, stating it was a mistake, and the incident highlights the need to address the misuse of blasphemy laws in the country.
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- Ichhra Bazaar incident: FIR filed against woman’s harassers DAWN.com
- Pakistan woman in Arabic script dress saved from mob claiming blasphemy BBC.com
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