An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has convicted four individuals for sharing blasphemous content on social media platforms.
In case number 8/2021, Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Tariq Ayub found Rana Usman, Ashfaq Ali, Salman Sajjad, and Wajid Ali guilty under Section 11 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and Sections 295-A, 295-B, and 295-C of the Pakistan Penal Code, which penalize blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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The court sentenced the accused to 10 years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million each. This case, filed three years ago, reflects growing concerns over the misuse of digital platforms to fuel religious discord in the Muslim-majority nation.
The convicted individuals were found guilty of posting blasphemous content on multiple Facebook pages and groups.
The judgment underscores the serious legal consequences of spreading divisive or inflammatory material online, serving as a warning against the misuse of social media.
