KASUR: On January 5, 2026, a disturbing incident of vandalism and religious desecration was reported at Feroz Din Memorial Church in Kot Radha Kishan Tehsil of Kasur, where an unidentified individual allegedly broke into the church during the night, damaging sacred Christian property and deeply hurting the sentiments of the local Christian community.
According to police and church officials, the incident occurred between midnight and 4:00 a.m. when the attacker illegally entered the church premises by breaking a window. Once inside, the intruder reportedly tore pages of the Holy Bible, damaged the church’s sound system and other belongings, and bent the Holy Cross installed inside the building. The acts were described as deliberate and carried out with clear disrespect for Christian religious symbols.
Following the incident, the pastor-in-charge of the church, Pastor Tariq Masih, lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Kot Radha Kishan Police Station on January 5 against unknown persons. The case was registered under sections 259 and 295-A of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deal with damage to places of worship and deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings.
Speaking to the media, Pastor Tariq Masih said the incident caused deep pain and distress among Christians in the area but appreciated the swift response of law enforcement agencies. He stated that police action was timely and reassuring for the community. According to the pastor, a suspect was arrested following preliminary investigations and allegedly confessed to the act.
Pastor Tariq further revealed that the suspect claimed he had been involved in a physical altercation with some Christian acquaintances the previous night and, after being beaten, attacked the church in an act of retaliation. He urged the authorities to ensure justice, stressing that the desecration of the Holy Bible and the Holy Cross had gravely wounded the religious sentiments of Christians and must not go unpunished. He also called for effective measures to prevent such incidents in the future and to ensure the safety of minority communities.
Minority leaders termed the incident unfortunate but said swift police action helped contain the situation and prevented any law and order crisis. They confirmed that the FIR was registered promptly, forensic teams were dispatched to the site, CCTV footage was collected, and a suspect was arrested within six hours of the report.
Police officials said that under the directions of District Police Officer Muhammad Isa Khan, senior officers, including the SP Investigation, personally supervised the case and remained present with the local Christian community from the early morning hours. A resident of Kot Radha Kishan, identified as Allah Rakha, was traced and arrested after intensive efforts and has reportedly confessed to the crime.
Authorities stated that further investigation is ongoing and legal proceedings will continue in accordance with the law, reiterating that the protection of religious minorities remains a top priority for Kasur police.