Tags

Omar Saleem

  • Acquittals in Blasphemy Cases
    Raja and Rocky are standing with their attorney. A banner for CLAAS (Center for Legal Aid Assistance & Settlement) is on the wall behind them.
    Brothers Umair (Raja) and Omar (Rocky)
    with their attorney Tahir Bashir.
    Photo: Pak Christian News

    In August 2023, thousands of citizens demonstrated in the streets of Jaranwala, Punjab, after allegations of blasphemy were announced against two Christian brothers. Umair Saleem Masih (known as Raja) and Omar Saleem Masih (known as Rocky) were accused of burning pages from the Quran while disposing of garbage. More details on the original allegations, and the resulting violence that took place in the community, are available here