Maruf Gul
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Pakistan
Religion or Belief: Muslim – Sunni
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: September/18/2020
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Blasphemy (General) Blasphemy (Other) Religious Association
Nature of Charges: Blasphemy Hate Speech
Maruf Gul
Extra Bio Info:
Maruf Gul is detained for alleged blasphemy.
In September 2020, authorities arrested Gul, a Sunni Muslim, after he discussed religious stories with his Shi'a landlord. A mob attacked his home after he was accused of associating with Shi'a members of the community. Authorities charged Gul with "intending to outrage religious feelings" (Sec. 295-A PPC), "insulting the Prophet Muhammad" (Sec. 295-C PPC), and "using derogatory remarks in respect of holy personages" (Sec. 298-A PPC).