Over 2,000 homes across the UK face demolition following the discovery of RAAC, a weak and dangerous concrete material, in their roofs. Among those severely impacted is Hannah Chowdhry, a dedicated volunteer with the British Asian Christian Association (BACA) and long-time anti-poverty campaigner. Hannah is now confronted with a lifetime of crippling debt, burdened by student loans and a mortgage for a home that may soon no longer exist. Despite these challenges, she is pursuing a dual Scottish and English Law degree at Aberdeen University while actively campaigning for justice alongside her father, Wilson Chowdhry. Hannah and Wilson are urging…
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A village fair meant for celebration became a nightmare for two Christian brothers when they were accused of desecrating the Quran. Like many other boys at the fair, the brothers, along with Muslim children, threw fake currency notes during a swing boat ride. Among the showered notes, some slips containing Quranic verses were discovered. It was assumed that these slips with Quranic verses were torn and thrown by the Christian brothers, leading to the arrest of their mother and grandfather. Although the Christian mother and grandfather were released after the boys were presented at the police station, the mother remains…
On August 7, 2024, two Christian sisters from Kathor village in Gojra, Punjab, were accused of desecrating the Quran, leading to a tense situation in their community. The sisters, Sonia Bibi (28) and Saima Bibi (38), live together with their families. Saima, a widow, supports her two children by working as a vaccinator at a Government Rural Health Centre in the village, while Sonia and her husband work at a brick kiln. The accusations quickly incited anger among local Muslims, who gathered to form a mob and attacked the sisters’ residence. Fortunately, both women remained unharmed, as the local police…
A routine grocery trip turned into a nightmare for a Christian brick kiln worker, who was brutally robbed and raped at gunpoint by two unknown assailants. The police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the culprits. The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) team visited the victim’s family to offer support and solidarity. They escorted the family to the police station and obtained a copy of the FIR to ensure the case is properly pursued. On August 10, 2024, Atia Bibi, a 28-year-old Christian woman, was subjected to a harrowing ordeal in Chak No. 34, District Faisalabad. At around…
A Christian man in Lahore was brutally murdered in front of his wife and three children. The attackers fired 16 bullets, targeting various parts of his body. The delay in response from the police and medical emergency services led to excessive bleeding and ultimately contributed to his death. BACA has since visited the family to offer their support and solidarity during this tragic time. On July 10, 2024, Marshal Masih, a 30-year-old Christian shopkeeper and the sole breadwinner for his family, was brutally murdered in Patiala House, Lahore. The violence stemmed from an ongoing dispute with his Muslim neighbor, Muhammad…
A Christian girl was abducted, raped, and sold to a brothel in Gujranwala by her captor. She was eventually found and returned home when her brother accidentally spotted her in a rickshaw en route to a hospital. Tragically, she passed away from a high fever and severe bleeding caused by abortion pills. In a further distressing turn, the perpetrator attempted to abduct her younger sister as well. The police have arrested the suspect, and BACA has stepped in to support the family, providing both legal and financial assistance to pursue justice. In January 2024, 18-year-old Salma Bibi, a Christian maid,…
The British Asian Christian Association (BACA) is excited to announce a crucial initiative that will make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable Christians in Pakistan. We are launching a priority appeal to establish a permanent safe house dedicated to providing protection and support for children and women who are victims of rape, blasphemy law survivors, other persecuted Christians and their families. Why We Need This Safe House Currently, many of those we support face long waits for temporary accommodations, which often exacerbates their trauma and vulnerability. The insecurity of awaiting a temporary rental or with financially strained relatives…
On June 17th, during Pakistan’s celebration of Eid ul Adha, Yaqoob Masih, a Christian sanitary worker aged 50, tragically passed away while fulfilling his duty of clearing sacrificial waste from the streets of Sharaqpur Sharif. His family only learned of his situation when a supervisor contacted Ayub Masih, Yaqoob’s 19-year-old son, informing him that his father was receiving treatment at Tehsil Headquarters Hospital Sharqpur. Despite efforts to stabilize him, Yaqoob was transferred to MAYO Hospital Lahore, where he succumbed to a heart attack after battling unconsciousness for four hours. His wife, Shabana Bibi, shared that Yaqoob had initially felt unwell…
A tragic incident occurred in Satellite Town Bhalwal, Pakistan where three Christian sanitary workers lost their lives while clearing a blockage from a water disposal tank. The workers—identified as Irfan Masih (35 years old), Babar Masih (30 years old), Ratan Masih (34 years old), and Naeem Masih—arrived at the disposal tank around 6:00 am to address the issue. On Wednesday 12th June Babar Masih and Naeem Masih descended into a sewage disposal tank to dig out the sewage on the floor of the tank, then fill iron pots, which were to be pulled up by Ratan Masih and Irfan Masih…
INDIA: The village of Toylanka in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district was recently shaken by a horrific incident of religious violence, marking a tragic turn for religious tolerance in the region. Bindu Sodhi, a 46-year-old woman, was brutally murdered on June 24, 2024, reportedly by fanatic Hindu relatives. The reason behind this gruesome act: Sodhi’s steadfast adherence to Christianity despite warnings and threats from her own community. CAUTION: This post includes a graphic image depicting the aftermath of a tragedy placed at the very end of the post. Sodhi, who converted to Christianity four years ago, had faced ongoing harassment and intimidation…