Who was arrested?
A Christian man
What did he do, allegedly?
Making remarks against Mohammed.
Does he admit to the offense?
He denies the allegations
What is his potential sentence?
The death penalty.
What is the man's name?
Sawan Masih
And how old is he?
mid-20s
Who accused him?
2 men.
What were they doing before the charge was filed?
Drinking.
Did they threaten him?
Yes.
Was the public satisfied with his arrest?
No.
What did they want?
For Masih to be handed over.
How many homes were destroyed by the protesters?
More than 100
In what community?
The Badami Bagh community
Which shops were also looted?
Shops run by Christians
Who fled the area in feaer?
Christians
Why were blasphemy laws enacted?
To keep peace between religions.
Has it been successful?
No.
Which group of people are skeptical of the laws?
Hhuman rights advocates
What does this group suspect the laws allow?
Legal discrimination
Does the Human Rights Commission condemn or support the police?
Condemn.