Joseph Colony is a Christian neighborhood, within the jurisdiction of Badami Bagh Police, located in Lahore, Pakistan.[1][2]
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| Coordinates: 31°36′14″N 74°19′54″E / 31.60389°N 74.33167°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Lahore |
| City | Lahore |
| Police jurisdiction | Badami Bagh Police |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
History
editOn March 9, 2013, Joseph Colony experienced a widespread violence.[1] This was triggered by an unverified blasphemy allegation against a local Christian individual.[1] The disorder resulted in significant property damage, with over 100 houses reportedly ransacked and burned.[1] The residents, including children, were forced to evacuate.[1] Police records confirm that at least 25 houses were incinerated. The extent of the damage was comprehensive, encompassing every house in the area, with evidence of broken and burnt windows, as well as looted property.[1]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Joseph Colony: Attacked and Unprotected". The Diplomat.
- ↑ Dawn.com, Agencies (March 9, 2013). "Dozens of houses torched as mob attacks Lahore Christian locality". DAWN.COM.
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