LAHORE, Pakistan — A Catholic man was shot to death in Pakistan reportedly for taking action against the persecution of Christians in the area.
The sister of Marshall Masih, a 29-year-old father of four, said four Muslims entered Masih’s home in Lahore before dawn July 10 and held him and his family at gunpoint. The sister said Masih was shot 16 times in front of his wife and young children, report the news services Christian Daily International and Morning Star News.
Masih died at a hospital from blood loss and injuries to organs, his sister said.
About 10 weeks prior, Masih had filed a police complaint against Muhammad Shani for harassing Christian women and for firing repeatedly and indiscriminately into the air.
Police arrested Shani at the time and recovered illegal weapons but quickly released him. Masih’s sister told the news services that police then pressured Masih to let the matter rest.
Shani was one of the four armed Muslims who attacked Masih and his family July 10, stated Masih’s sister.
Pakistan is No. 7 on Open Doors’ 2024 World Watch List of places most difficult to be a Christian.
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