News by email Donate

Suggestions

Arson-attack-on-Christian-family-in-Rawalpindi-Pakistan-main_article_image.jpg
World Watch Monitor
World News

Brutal attack on Christian family caught on camera

The film shows 72 year old Bashir Masih, his 68 year old wife Grace Bibi and their family fleeing as smoke billowed from their house in Punjab province, north-eastern Pakistan.

Speaking with World Watch Monitor, a Christian organisation which reports on religious persecution, Mr Masih said: "In order to save ourselves, we ran out of the house and from far away looked back to see fire and smoke rising high."

The incident on 20th September appears to have stemmed from a report Mr Masih made to police after he was beaten by Muslim men who ordered that he not be seen in public. Mr Masih's family had been the only Christian household living in Gujar Khan, Rawalpindi district.

One day after Mr Masih reported the assault, more than a dozen men - armed with guns, sticks and flaming torches - targeted the house, on which Mr Masih and his wife had spent their retirement savings to build. They have been told they will be killed if they try to return.

Before torching the property, the mob beat each of the family members, leaving one of Mr Masih's sons unconscious. Money and gold ornaments were stolen.

Warning: You may find this content upsetting

The elderly couple, their sons, eleven grandchildren and daughters-in-law have been forced to live in a tent.

The family reported the arson attack to police but fear the perpetrators may never face justice because they have high-powered connections.

According to World Watch Monitor, the investigation officer Khaliq Dar was not available for comment.

Stay up to date with the latest news stories from a Christian perspective. Sign up to our daily newsletter and receive more stories like this straight to your inbox every morning.

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate