Collective Attacks of Pakistani Christians Continue
Unabated-
Christians living in the city of Sheikhupura, Pakistan are on edge after several Muslim men armed with guns adducted Mariam, 17, days after forcibly taking four other members of her family. Muslims took the family hostage after Sajjid, Mariam's brother, eloped with a Muslim girl.
Although the abductors released Mariam's four relatives after torturing them for one day, they are threatening to kill Mariam unless the Muslim girl that eloped is returned. Mariam's family does not know the whereabouts of the Muslim girl, as their attempts to reach Sajjid have failed.
Following the abductions and threats, close to 80 Christian families living in the area were gripped with terror and are seeking ways to save their lives.
In the past, such accusations have led to the murder of Christians, destruction of their property and displacement from their homes.
Christians living in the city of Sheikhupura, Pakistan are on edge after several Muslim men armed with guns adducted Mariam, 17, days after forcibly taking four other members of her family. Muslims took the family hostage after Sajjid, Mariam's brother, eloped with a Muslim girl.
Although the abductors released Mariam's four relatives after torturing them for one day, they are threatening to kill Mariam unless the Muslim girl that eloped is returned. Mariam's family does not know the whereabouts of the Muslim girl, as their attempts to reach Sajjid have failed.
Following the abductions and threats, close to 80 Christian families living in the area were gripped with terror and are seeking ways to save their lives.
In the past, such accusations have led to the murder of Christians, destruction of their property and displacement from their homes.
Pray for the safety and return of Mariam to her family.
Pray for Sajjid and his new wife as they will surely be faced with such difficult decisions and threats and danger themselves.
Pray for Pakistan and the Christian population there as it has faced increased severe persecution.
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