Mob lynching of Sri Lankan puts Imran's Pakistan into 'national shame'
September 28, 2023
  • Circulation
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Organiser
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • International
  • More
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Politics
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
MAGAZINE
No Result
View All Result
  • ‌
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • North America
    • South America
    • Africa
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • International
  • More
    • Sports
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • Politics
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Law
    • Health
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
Organiser
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Culture
  • Defence
  • International Edition
  • RSS in News
  • Magazine
Home Bharat

Mob lynching of Sri Lankan puts Imran’s Pakistan into ‘national shame’

by Nirendra Dev
Dec 5, 2021, 12:55 pm IST
in Bharat, World
Sri Lankan national, Priyantha Kumara was burnt alive by a murderous mob of Muslims after accusing him of blasphemy (Photo Credit: Arab News)

Sri Lankan national, Priyantha Kumara was burnt alive by a murderous mob of Muslims after accusing him of blasphemy (Photo Credit: Arab News)

FacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramEmail

Was it possible the 'mob' mistook the Sri Lankan as an Indian as the ill-fated victim was identified as Priyantha Kumara? But justice in blasphemy cases can hardly come to Pakistan. Section 295A of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with blasphemy, is infamous for being abused by religious fanatics against minority communities–Ahmadi, Shias, Hindus, Sikhs and Christians.

 

New Delhi: 'Mob lynching' has struck Pakistan and left Imran Khan-ruled country into a "national shame." None other than the former cricket star-turned-politician has said so.

Left embarrassed to the core because of the mob lynching of a Sri Lankan in Sialkot in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday (December 4) spoke over the phone to Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa "to convey our nation's anger and shame" to the people of the island nation. 

"Spoke to Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa to convey our nation's anger and shame to people of Sri Lanka at the vigilante killing of Priyantha Diyawadana in Sialkot. I informed him that over 100 people (were) arrested and assured him they would be prosecuted with full severity of the law," Imran Khan tweeted.

Certain questions do arise about the manner the gory episode took place. Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa earlier said he was "shocked by the brutal and fatal attack" on the ill-fated Sri Lankan and hoped that Pakistan and its leadership would fulfil the 'commitment' to penalise those involved in the killing.

"My heart goes out to his wife and family. #SriLanka and her people are confident that PM (Imran Khan) will keep to his commitment to bring all those involved to justice," the Sri Lankan PM wrote on the microblogging site.

The incident in Sialkot was the second such gory episode in the last 15 years. Otherwise, Pakistan and Sri Lanka share what is perceived to be a normal type of people-to-people ties.

Pakistan authorities were left red-faced for the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team bus in 2009. The 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team occurred on March 3 when 12 gunmen fired upon a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers near Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The attack was believed to have been carried out by Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. In August 2016, it was given out that three of the terrorists involved in the attack were eliminated. Six members of the Sri Lanka team were wounded, and six Pakistani policemen and two civilians were killed.

Of course, Pakistan has been facing embarrassment by not being able to host foreign teams in the cricket-frenzy nation. The New Zealand team had pulled out in September after a security alert, and only Zimbabwe had played in Pakistan last year.

Reports in Pakistani media said Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information Hasaan Khawar said 118 people had been arrested for the December 4 attack on the Sri Lankan identified as Priyantha Kumara of Rajko Industries.

Around 200 raids had been conducted, and that among those detained were 13 primary suspects. "I want to again reassure you that justice won't only be carried out but will be seen to be carried out," he said, adding action would also be taken even if officials were found to be negligent in their duties. Kumara was tortured to death, and his body was set on fire.

Retired Indian diplomat Preet Malik, India's envoy to Bahrain, Cuba, Singapore and Myanmar, said this was the work of a "religiously fanatic mob".  

"Pakistan lives up to its reputation of being a dangerous space to live in where extremist elements hold sway lynching of expatriate Sri Lankan executive by a religiously fanatic mob confirms this," said Malik in a tweet.

In September, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan expressed concern at the surge in blasphemy cases in the country.  

 

ShareTweetSendShareSend
Previous News

Opposition unity goes for a toss: Sena, CPI(M) find fault lines in the TMC approach

Next News

Consequences of China’s growing capabilities are particularly profound, says EAM Jaishankar

Related News

Pakistan Overseas Secretary Zulfiqar Haider says, ‘90 percent of beggars in West Asia come from our nation’

Pakistan Overseas Secretary Zulfiqar Haider says, ‘90 percent of beggars in West Asia come from our nation’

Taman Ayun Temple: Denoting the mythological story of Mount Mahameru

Taman Ayun Temple: Denoting the mythological story of Mount Mahameru

Kerala: Mohd Arshad stabbed a 17-year-old girl after she called off her engagement with him 

Kerala: Mohd Arshad stabbed a 17-year-old girl after she called off her engagement with him 

From Threat to Triumph: The year-long ban on PFI

From Threat to Triumph: The year-long ban on PFI

Madhya Pradesh: Hindu woman attempted suicide in front of SP office as live-in partner Mohd Tipu left after having baby

Madhya Pradesh: Hindu woman attempted suicide in front of SP office as live-in partner Mohd Tipu left after having baby

North Korea amends constitution to enshrine nuclear programme

North Korea amends constitution to enshrine nuclear programme

Load More

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Organiser. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

Pakistan Overseas Secretary Zulfiqar Haider says, ‘90 percent of beggars in West Asia come from our nation’

Pakistan Overseas Secretary Zulfiqar Haider says, ‘90 percent of beggars in West Asia come from our nation’

Taman Ayun Temple: Denoting the mythological story of Mount Mahameru

Taman Ayun Temple: Denoting the mythological story of Mount Mahameru

Kerala: Mohd Arshad stabbed a 17-year-old girl after she called off her engagement with him 

Kerala: Mohd Arshad stabbed a 17-year-old girl after she called off her engagement with him 

From Threat to Triumph: The year-long ban on PFI

From Threat to Triumph: The year-long ban on PFI

Madhya Pradesh: Hindu woman attempted suicide in front of SP office as live-in partner Mohd Tipu left after having baby

Madhya Pradesh: Hindu woman attempted suicide in front of SP office as live-in partner Mohd Tipu left after having baby

North Korea amends constitution to enshrine nuclear programme

North Korea amends constitution to enshrine nuclear programme

Kerala: Man held at Kochi Airport for smuggling gold paste concealed in underwear

Kerala: Man held at Kochi Airport for smuggling gold paste concealed in underwear

Chhattisgarh: Tadmetla wages protest against security forces over killing of 2 Maoists; Is it another Silger in making?

Chhattisgarh: Tadmetla wages protest against security forces over killing of 2 Maoists; Is it another Silger in making?

BJP central leadership looking into matter of BJP-AIADMK break-up

BJP central leadership looking into matter of BJP-AIADMK break-up

Madhya Pradesh polls: Amit Shah to visit Bhopal on October 1, take feedback from candidates, discuss election strategy

Madhya Pradesh polls: Amit Shah to visit Bhopal on October 1, take feedback from candidates, discuss election strategy

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund and Cancellation
  • Delivery and Shipping

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
    • Assam
    • Bihar
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Maharashtra
    • View All States
  • World
    • Asia
    • Africa
    • North America
    • South America
    • Europe
    • Australia
    • Global Commons
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Defence
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Business
  • RSS in News
  • Entertainment
  • More ..
    • Sci & Tech
    • Vocal4Local
    • Special Report
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Politics
    • Law
    • Economy
    • Obituary
    • Podcast
  • Subscribe Magazine
  • Advertise
  • Circulation
  • Careers
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Policies & Terms
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Refund and Cancellation
    • Terms of Use

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies