Gujranwala, Feb. 25 -- Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concern over what it describes as a false accusation of blasphemy against Sarwar Masih, a Christian resident of Gujranwala, allegedly used as a tool to facilitate unlawful land grabbing. HRFP is urgently calling on authorities to ensure the protection of Sarwar Masih and his family and to conduct an impartial investigation into the matter and bring the culprits to justice.

HRFP's fact-finding team rushed to the incident place on February 24 and met with Sarwar Masih and the affected family, ensuring possible assistance to them. The HRFP team also met with neighbours, police officials, and other relevant stakeholders, collected evidence and facts, which indicate...