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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: Who is Shagufta Kiran? Christian Mom of 4 Kids Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy in Pakistan [#ShaguftaKiran]

A Christian mother of 4 children was sentenced to death on Wednesday (September 18) after a judge convicted her under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws, according to her attorney.

Shagufta Kiran, 40, was convicted under Section 295-C of Pakistan’s globally condemned blasphemy laws for insulting Muhammad, the prophet of Islam, which carries a mandatory death sentence.

According to Attorney Rana Abdul Hameed, Additional Session Judge Islamabad Muhammad Afzal Majoka also sentenced Kiran to a fine of 300,000 rupees ($1,077 USD) following her 3-year trial.

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested her in Islamabad on July 29, 2021, after she allegedly shared blasphemous content in a WhatsApp group in September 2020.

Her husband and 2 sons were also detained during the raid, but were eventually released.

“The complaint against Kiran was registered by a Muslim named Shiraz Ahmed Farooqi, who alleged that she had shared content disrespectful of Islam’s prophet. However, Kiran has maintained that she has not authored the content and had forwarded it in the WhatsApp group without reading it.”

– Attorney Rana Abdul Hameed to Christian Daily International-Morning Star News

Kiran, a former nurse, had joined multiple interfaith WhatsApp groups to promote the gospel and defend her Christian faith.

The complainant, Farooqi, along with Muhammad Ameer Faisal of India and Muhammad Jaleel of Canada, ran one such forum called Pure Discussions.

Hameed described Kiran as a brave woman who remained steadfast throughout the trial.

“I met her after the judge issued the sentence and can confirm that she is very hopeful of a positive outcome from the superior courts. However, she misses her family a lot and wants to reunite with them as soon as possible.”

– Attorney Rana Abdul Hameed

The attorney stated that he will file an appeal once the court issues the detailed order.

He stated that the verdict was not surprising given that 99% of people accused under Section 295-C are convicted by trial courts under pressure from Islamists.

“If you examine all cases of 295-C, the trial courts tend to convict the accused even if the cases against them are very weak. This is due to the pressure of the religious groups and fears of mob violence. If you analyze all cases of 295-C, you will see that all the convictions of the trial court are overturned by the superior courts.”

– Attorney Rana Abdul Hameed

NEWS SOURCE & LINKS:
Christian Daily International–Morning Star News

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