CJ takes suo moto notice of Joseph Colony incident

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken notice of the mob attack in Joseph Colony which is located in Badami Bagh, Lahore.

The apex court has summoned Inspector General Punjab Police and Advocate General on Monday. The IGP Punjab and Advocate General have been directed by the Chief Justice to appear with the report pertaining to the incident.

Over 100 homes in the Christian neighbourhood were ransacked and set ablaze by an angry mob on March 9 after an individual from the area was accused of blasphemy.