Police book 545 people under ATA for vandalising church in Pakistan

Karachi: Pakistan police has reportedly booked 545 people under the Anti-Terrorism Act for vandalising a church in Basti Dhoop Sarri in Sanda and injuring 10 policemen deployed there to protect the place of worship.

The Dawn quoted local police officials as saying that the suspects were also charged with damaging public and private property.

While 45 people were named in the FIR, others remained unidentified. Police said they were conducting raids to nab more suspects, especially those who have been named in the report. They assured that the situation in the area was under control and police was trying to maintain peace.

The vandalization of the church was a retaliation to the alleged desecration of the holy Quran by a Christian youth.