Patras Masih
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Pakistan
Religion or Belief: Christian – Unspecified/Other
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: February/19/2018
Date of Release: August/27/2022
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Blasphemy (General) Blasphemy (Other) Blasphemy (Religious Figures) Online Activity
Nature of Charges: Blasphemy
Patras Masih
Extra Bio Info:
Patras Masih was detained for blasphemy.
On February 19, 2018, authorities arrested Masih after he was accused of posting a perceived-blasphemous image on Facebook a few days before. Following the accusation, a mob gathered outside of Masih's neighborhood and threatened to burn it down, despite him not being there. Police reportedly arrested several of Masih's family members before arresting him. He was charged with "insulting the Prophet Muhammad" (Sec. 295-C PPC).
There are reports that authorities tortured Masih and his cousin, Sajid Masih, into confessing.
On August 24, 2022, it was reported that the Supreme Court had granted Masih bail.
On August 27, 2022, Masih was reportedly released on bail.
Sources:
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"PAKISTAN: Supreme Court frees three Christians on bail on blasphemy law charges" Church In Chains
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"Supreme Court bails out two more Christians accused of blasphemy" Kross Konnection
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"Blasphemy case lingers on for Christian youth in Pakistan" Kross Konnection
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The Voiceless Victims of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws International Christian Concern (ICC)
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"Suspect in Lahore blasphemy case fighting for his life" Al Jazeera
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"Christian in Pakistan Arrested for ‘Blasphemy’ to Appease Islamist Throng, Sources Say" Morning Star News