More arrests made over Asia Bibi protests

Tuesday, 6 November 2018 16:00

Police in Lahore say they have arrested more people in connection with protests over the acquittal of Asia Bibi in a blasphemy case.

Asia Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a row with her neighbours but has now been set free.

Over 1,100 people have been arrested across the country in connection with clashes during demonstrations against the verdict.

Punjab police have now arrested 159 more, claiming the suspects were involved in rioting, damaging public property and injuring both police officers and members of the public.

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