Jamila Jacob of Lahore, Pakistan was arrested and charged with blasphemy according to the Lahore Police. They allege she told a Muslim shop owner “Jesus Christ is better than your prophet.” The report alleges she made other “blasphemous” statements as well. Asif Ali reported her to the police knowing it could get her killed.
The Christian community of Lahore is on edge, accusing Muslims of using blasphemy laws to get them arrested whenever they have any disagreements with them. In this case, they claim the altercation with the shop owner was minor and nothing blasphemous was said.
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The Lahore police have arrested Jamila Jacob, a Christian woman, on charges of committing blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The arrest followed an FIR filed at the North Cantonment police station, Lahore by Asif Ali, a local shopkeeper.
According to the FIR, Asif Ali reported that at approximately 6:30 AM on June 4, Jamila visited his shop to purchase Sunsilk shampoo. Dissatisfied with the product, she requested another brand. During this exchange, Ali alleges that Jamila noticed an Islamic religious inscription in the shop and began making derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Ali claims that Jamila said, “Jesus Christ is better than your prophet,” and continued to make blasphemous comments. The FIR states that Wajid Ali, Usman Ali, and other shopkeepers witnessed the incident.
Based on the complaint, Jamila was arrested from her home, and an FIR was swiftly registered under Section 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code. This section deals with blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad and carries severe penalties, including the death penalty. Jamila, who is reported to be mentally challenged, was taken into custody amidst rising tensions in the area.
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