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Pakistan Shahid Masih, A #Christian man, dies after being falsely accused of theft and subjected to a brutal assault by his Muslim employer and others.
Lahore – In a harrowing incident that has once again brought to light the vulnerability of marginalized communities in Pakistan, a 35-year-old Christian man, Shahid Masih, succumbed to his injuries on May 18, 2024, at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. Shahid was brutally beaten by his employers after being accused of stealing goats, despite his consistent denial of the crime.
Shahid and his family had relocated to Bhiki, Sheikhupura, just six months prior, having accepted employment with a local Muslim landlord. Shahid was responsible for managing the cattle farm, earning a monthly salary of Rs. 16,000, along with accommodation and food. The family's duties included milking cows and maintaining the cattle yard.
The incident unfolded on the evening of May 8, when seven men, including Shahid's employer, stormed their home and began assaulting Shahid, accusing him of theft. "They came armed with knives, pistols, and batons," Sonia, Shahid's widow, told "Despite my husband's pleas of innocence, they continued to beat him, insisting he confess to the theft."
The attackers dragged Shahid to Rana Ramzan's courtyard, where they tied him up, broke his teeth and fingers, and forcefully poured acid into his mouth. His agonizing screams alerted the family, who rushed to the scene, only to be dismissed by the assailants.
Shahid's condition was dire when his family managed to take him to the local DHQ Trauma Centre in Sheikhupura. The doctors, acknowledging the severity of his injuries, advised immediate transfer to Lahore for better medical care. Despite lacking an ambulance, the family transported Shahid to Mayo Hospital, Lahore, where they were informed that his internal injuries were too severe for recovery.
"Doctors said the acid had caused irreparable damage to his internal organs," Sonia recalled. "They told us there was no hope." Shahid died on May 18 and his funeral was held on the same day.
Rafaqat Masih, Shahid's father, a 75-year-old heart patient, expressed his profound grief and struggle to reclaim his son's body. "Shahid was my obedient and hardworking son, the sole breadwinner for our family," Rafaqat lamented. "He never lied, and he had no bad habits."
Despite an FIR being filed, the influential perpetrators remain at large. Rafaqat recounted how they attempted to bribe him with Rs. 2.5 million to drop the case. "Even if they offered 10 million, I would not abandon the pursuit of justice for my son. I want the murderers punished."
Shahid Masih leaves behind six children: Minahil (15), Joshua (12), Sahrish (11), a 10-year-old daughter, an eight-year-old son, and a four-year-old boy. The family is now appealing to Mariam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, for justice.
The tragic death of Shahid Masih underscores the urgent need for protection and justice for marginalized communities in Pakistan.
“The blood of martyrs is the seed of the Church.”
Pray for Christians in Pakistan!
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Faith of Pakistani Christians 🔥
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@cnalive Holy Father what about your comments on recent incidents in Pakistan??where Churches and houses have burnt .
Speak for Christians in Pakistan.
@Pontifex Holy Father!
I hope you are aware that in Pakistan Christians are suffering and recently around 21 Churches and more than 300 Christians house have burnt. We are looking forward to you .
We need your prayers.
#JaranwalaIncident#Christianinpakistan#PopeFrancis
ایک ہی دن میں سب سے زیادہ چرچ جلانے کا عالمی ریکارڈ پاکستان کے کے پاس ہے
Pakistan holds the world record for burning the most churches in a single day.
Lord have Mercy on us!
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#Jaranwala#Faisalabad#Faisalabad_Pakistan
I cannot forget the faces of Shahbaz Masih..and of his wife Shama Bibi..who were burned alive, thrown into a kiln where bricks were being baked, on November 4, 2014, in the province of Punjab, in Pakistan, leaving three children, and while Shama was pregnant-
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@mapsforpreppers @Sachinettiyil How our Pakistani People leave the Country while it's difficult to get visas. Even A few weeks ago young people from all over the World Participated for World Youth Day and Big numbers of Visa rejected for Pakistani Catholic youth 😢😢😢.
@Sachinettiyil White Part of Our Pakistan's Flag is in blood. I asked the International Community please stand for us otherwise this type of the incident will not Stop.
Ave Maria 🙏🙏🙏
#Christianophobie#SavePakistaniChristian
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