An alleged attack on a local church has sparked fear and concern among Christian families, raising serious questions about the safety of religious minorities and the protection of places of worship. Pastor Imran Amanat, leader of LEAD Ministries, has urged the Punjab Government and senior police authorities to take immediate notice, ensure a transparent investigation, and provide adequate security to the affected community.
Religious freedom, equal rights, and protection for every citizen must be guaranteed without discrimination.
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By Sardar Mushtaq Gill | Human
Rights Defender & Lawyer | Founder & International Advocacy Director,
LEAD Ministries
SHEIKHUPURA, PAKISTAN — November 9, 2026 — Fear and anxiety have reportedly gripped the Christian community in Nizam Pura, Sheikhupura, following an alleged attack on a local church, raising serious concerns about the safety of religious minorities and the protection of places of worship.
According to local residents,
several individuals from the Muslim community allegedly targeted the church,
creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among Christian residents.
Members of the affected community reportedly sought immediate assistance from
law enforcement authorities. However, residents claim that police did not
arrive at the scene promptly despite their urgent requests for help.
Frustrated by the alleged delay in
the official response, local residents reportedly contacted the concerned
police station themselves to bring the incident to the authorities' attention.
The incident has reportedly left
Christian families deeply distressed, with residents expressing concerns about
their personal safety, religious freedom, and the security of their place of
worship. They have called on the authorities to ensure that religious
minorities can practise their faith without fear, intimidation, or
discrimination.
Christian Community Demands
Government Intervention
Affected families have appealed to
senior government officials, the district administration, and law enforcement
agencies to take immediate notice of the alleged incident. Their demands
include a transparent and impartial investigation, identification of those
responsible, and appropriate legal action in accordance with the law.
The community has also called for
adequate security arrangements around the church and neighbouring Christian
residential areas to prevent further threats, harassment, intimidation, or
violence.
LEAD Ministries Leader Appeals to
Punjab Government and Police Authorities
Pastor Imran Amanat, leader of LEAD
Ministries, has strongly appealed to the Punjab Government, the Inspector
General of Police (IG Punjab), and the CCPO Lahore to take immediate notice of
the reported incident and ensure the safety and protection of the Christian
community in Nizam Pura.
Emphasising the importance of
religious freedom, equality, and the rule of law, Pastor Imran Amanat urged the
authorities to uphold the constitutional rights of every citizen, protect
places of worship, and ensure that religious minorities are able to practise
their faith without fear or discrimination.
He stressed that the protection of
religious communities and their places of worship must remain a fundamental
responsibility of the state.
Renewed Concerns Over Religious
Minority Protection in Pakistan
The reported incident has once
again highlighted concerns surrounding the security of religious minorities and
the protection of their places of worship in Pakistan.
The Christian community is now
looking towards the provincial government and law enforcement authorities for
swift intervention, a fair investigation, justice, and practical security
measures to restore confidence among affected families.
The community’s message is clear: Every
citizen, regardless of religious affiliation, has the constitutional right to
safety, dignity, equality, and freedom of worship. No individual or community
should have to live in fear while exercising these fundamental rights.
LEAD MINISTRIES: HUMAN RIGHTS
ADVOCACY, DOCUMENTATION AND THE NEED FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
LEAD Ministries is committed to
documenting and reporting alleged cases of Christian persecution and human
rights violations in Pakistan. Its work focuses particularly on violence
against Christians, religious discrimination, threats and intimidation, violations
of religious freedom, alleged forced religious conversions and marriages
involving Christian girls, and the alleged misuse of blasphemy laws against
religious minorities.
Through human rights documentation,
advocacy, and international awareness, the organisation seeks to promote
justice, equality, religious freedom, and protection for vulnerable Christian
communities.
However, LEAD Ministries currently
does not have the financial resources or funding partners necessary to provide
direct financial assistance to victims and persecuted families.
In this regard, the organisation is
appealing to international Christian organisations, churches, charitable
foundations, philanthropists, humanitarian donors, and compassionate
individuals to establish meaningful partnerships in support of its mission.
Such partnerships would help LEAD
Ministries expand its work beyond documentation and advocacy, enabling it to
facilitate practical assistance, legal support, emergency relief, and other
essential services for victims and their families.
Our mission is to give a voice to
the persecuted, defend religious freedom, document human rights violations, and
stand with vulnerable communities.
With the support of international
partners and committed donors, LEAD Ministries hopes to transform human rights
advocacy into practical assistance, protection, and renewed hope for those
facing persecution.
LEAD MINISTRIES
Human Rights Advocacy | Religious Freedom | Documentation | International Partnerships
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