Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi stated that national security institutions and faith leaders from both the Muslim and Christian communities had successfully defeated the Indian nefarious designs aimed at fomenting religious discord in Pakistan. Addressing a cross-denominational harmony conference, organized by the district peace committee, he said as per reports, there had been active involvement by certain hostile forces from India to incite unrest among Muslim, Christian, and Shia-Sunni communities within Pakistan.
Ashrafi who is also the President of the International Interfaith Harmony Council informed that before the Jaranwala tragedy, the national security agencies in collaboration with religious scholars and leaders of all schools of thought countered these nefarious plans in Sargodha, Sialkot and other cities. He said the criminals behind the Jaranwala incident were expected to be exposed soon. “Although specific details are yet to be disclosed, it can be confirmed that even in Jaranwala, there exists a malevolent intent backed by anti-Pakistan ideologies and external support to instigate religious turmoil,” he added.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti remarked, “Sargodha embodies tranquillity, and collectively, we strive to uphold this peaceful ambience.”
Regional Police Officer Shariq Kamal Siddiqui conveyed that over the last five days, 64 complaints were lodged regarding controversial content on social media across various districts in Punjab. He highlighted that the intention behind such acts was to disrupt harmony and sow discord among the people of Pakistan.—APP
