On April 7, Christian prisoners at the central jail in Sahiwal , Pakistan gathered for prayer and Bible study. Muslim prisoners passing by began to make derogatory comments when two of the jail staff approached. According to a VOMC source in Pakistan , the two prison staff joined in the attack of four prisoners, Chand Munawer, Ijaz Gulzar, Riaz Gulzar and Pervaiz Rehmat. They stripped the Christians of their clothing and physically tortured them. The four were then locked up in solitary confinement.
This treatment is not unique to this prison. Reports of similar abuse from Kasur and Lahore prisons were also given. If Christian prisoners threaten to take action, they face increased persecution and so they generally remain silent.
Pray that these men will fully rely on God’s strength to keep them faithful to Him (2 Corinthians 1:8-9). Pray that the Lord will restore their bodies to health and that they will be renewed in their minds through His Word.
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