Over one-thousand arrested in Asia Bibi protests

Monday, 5 November 2018 16:00

Police in Pakistan say they have arrested more than 1,100 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.

The verdict sparked demonstrations in several cities across the country.

Authorities say 130 cases have been registered against a number of those arrested for their involvement in injuring policemen and the public and damaging property.

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