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Tourist Lynched in Pakistan Over Blasphemy Allegations

Mob kills and burns man accused of desecrating Quran; police station torched, multiple injuries reported.

  • Victim, a tourist from Punjab, was accused of burning Quran pages in Swat Valley.
  • Police attempted to protect the man but were overwhelmed by the mob.
  • Local mosque announcements reportedly incited the crowd to gather at the police station.
  • Authorities have registered a case against hundreds involved, but no arrests have been made.
  • Blasphemy accusations in Pakistan often lead to mob violence and are punishable by death.
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