Mob burns clinic and threatens Christians in Narang Mandi after blasphemy allegation
A mob in Narang Mandi, Sheikhupura District, Pakistan set fire to the clinic and pharmacy attached to the home of Christian resident Kamran Gill Masih on 10 November 2026, and issued threats that forced members of the local Christian community to flee.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of religious minorities in Pakistan and raises concerns about the use of blasphemy accusations to justify extrajudicial violence, prompting Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) to demand immediate protection and legal recourse for the victims.
According to HRFP, the violence followed an allegation that Masih had shared a video deemed offensive to Prophet Muhammad and his family. A First Information Report was lodged on 9 October 2026 at Narang Police Station after a complaint by local resident Raees Ahmed, citing sections 295‑A, 298 and 298‑A of the Pakistan Penal Code, as well as provisions from the Maintenance of Public Order law and the Telegraph Act.
Masih’s traditional medical clinic, which also housed a small pharmacy, was set ablaze by the crowd. Neighbouring Christian families reported being forced to leave their homes amid fears of further attacks, and several described receiving direct threats against their safety.
“No allegation can justify mob violence, arson, intimidation or collective punishment. Every person, regardless of religion or belief, has the right to life, security, dignity and a fair trial,” said Naveed Walter, president of HRFP.
HRFP warned that such mob actions undermine religious freedom, public safety, and the rule of law, creating an atmosphere of fear that can destabilise inter‑communal relations across the country.
The organization urged the government, police and local authorities to provide immediate protection for Masih, his family and the displaced Christian families, to ensure access to legal counsel, and to investigate the arson and threats with impartiality.
HRFP’s fact‑finding team continues to monitor the situation on the ground, verify evidence and assess the protection needs of those affected, while calling on political and religious leaders to reject violence and promote peaceful coexistence.
