"Mass Arrests Made in Pakistan Following Church Arson Attacks"
More than 100 people have been arrested in Jaranwala, Pakistan, after thousands of Muslims burned churches and vandalized homes following claims that two Christian men had torn pages from the Quran. The two men have been charged with blasphemy, which is punishable by death in Pakistan. Blasphemy accusations in the country often lead to widespread violence, lynchings, and killings. Pakistan inherited the blasphemy law from the British in the 19th century, and since then, religion-fueled violence has increased, particularly against minority religious groups. The situation remains tense, with public gatherings restricted for seven days in the Faisalabad district.