KARACHI: The Christian community in the metropolis has staged a protest in front of the Karachi Press Club today (Saturday) against the alleged abduction and rape of a 13-year old girl after being converted to Islam.
According to details, the protestors took to the streets and were holding placards while shouting slogans against the government.
The protestors strongly condemned what they declared an act of kidnapping and forceful conversion of Arzoo Masih. They said, “We are a peaceful community and do not have a tribal backing, therefore we are considered to be soft targets.”
Earlier, the 13-year-old Christian girl was abducted outside of her home in Karachi’s St. Anthony’s Parish. Two days later, the girl’s parents were informed she had become the latest victim of forced conversion and forced marriage.
Arzoo’s parents immediately filed a kidnapping complaint with local police. On October 15, police summoned Arzoo’s parents to the station where they presented the couple with marriage and conversion documents. These documents claimed Arzoo was 18 and that she had converted to Islam and married Azhar willingly.
