2 Christian families in Sargodha ‘rescued’ from charged mob: police

An emotionally charged mob that gathered outside the houses of members of the Christian community in Sargodha was dispersed on Saturday, and two families were rescued, a police official said.

Sargodha District Police Officer Asad Ejaz Malhi confirmed that the incident occurred in Sargodha’s Mujahid Colony today over an incident of alleged desecration, but stressed that a large contingent of police was deployed in the district and that there have been no fatalities.

According to DPO Malhi...