ISLAMABAD: Senate has passed a resolution unanimously, condemning the ghastly mob attack and killing of Sri Lankan citizen in a factory in Sialkot a few weeks ago.
According to the resolution, the upper house reiterated that extremism was condemnable in all its forms and manifestations.
“The unfortunate incident of this gruesome brutality reflects the mindset of extremist elements that exist in our society, which has not only tarnished the peaceful image of Pakistan but also Islam,” it read.
The 48-year-old, Priyantha Kumara, was employed as a manager exports by Rajco Industries in Sialkot. He was brutally murdered by a mob earlier this month after being accused of committing blasphemy. His body was later set on fire.
The statement further maintained that this brutality was in sheer violation of the spirit, principles, teachings and injunctions of Islam, the practices of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), morale and human values, Constitution and law of Pakistan and customs and norms of Pakistani society.
“The House expresses its deepest sympathies with the bereaved family of Priyantha Kumara,” the resolution added. “The House also echoes the grief and sorrow felt and expressed at the national level over this brutal and shameful incident by the people of Pakistan across the board including political leadership and Islamic scholars.”
The resolution further stated that the upper house expressed its profound concern over the existence of such intolerant tendencies in our society, and strongly recommended discouraging the occurrence and recurrence of such gruesome incidents in the name of desecration of religion, which actually are against the very spirit and teachings of Islam.
“The government should take immediate administrative, legal and awareness measures for eradication and countering of violent tendencies in the society,” the resolution urged.
The house also demanded immediate punishment of not only the culprits involved in instigating and killing of Priyantha Kumara but also all those involved in similar violent incidents in the past.
