Alleged Desecration of Quran Sparks Anger in Larkana
The attack was reportedly in reaction to the alleged desecration of the pages of the Holy Quran by a drug addict, Sangeet Kumar, who belongs to the Hindu community.
Hindus account for around nine percent of Larkana’s population of around 400,000, with many running their own businesses.
A strike was also observed in the city as people protested against the alleged desecration.
Police arrested Kumar after enraged supporters of various religious parties attacked the dharamshala.
Police and Rangers fired tear gas shells to disperse the mob which insisted that the 35-year-old accused be handed over to them.
“The police have managed to take away the drug addict, but the situation is very tense in the area as many people armed with weapons are roaming in Jinnah Bag, Resham Gali and Pakistan Chowk areas,” local journalist Qayoom Chandio told The Express Tribune.
Many shops were damaged and looted during the chaotic situation in the area, forcing owners to shut down their businesses.
Source: The Tribune
