The mob violence took place in the limits of the Chowas Saidan Shah police station area in Chakwal’s Dhalmial district.
Saleem ud Din, a spokesman of Jamaat Ahmadiyaa Pakistan, tweeted,
[removed][removed] The Baitulzikar is under siege & police has failed to bring situation under control. The mob is attempting to seize Ahmadiyya property.
— Saleem ud Din (@SaleemudDinAA) December 12, 2016
The Government of Punjab said it was “following up” on the Chakwal incident.
“Punjab Home Department is following up Chakwal incident. The local admin and police are at the spot and handling the situation,” a statement said.
It said that a misunderstanding developed between the two groups, but Home Department was vigilantly following up the issue.
The police and administration are making all out efforts to resolve the issue amicably.
“Punjab Government believes in fair application of law irrespective of any discrimination of caste, creed and color. All the citizens are bound by law and no one would be allowed to violate it.”
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