In an apparent attempt to further harass the persecuted Ahmadi community residing in Rabwah, the Punjab government has formed “inspection committees” to stop libraries and educational institutions across the Chiniot district from keeping the Holy Quran’s translations published by the community.
In a notification issued by the Office of the Deputy Director (Colleges) making rounds on social media, the district administration has formed “inspection committees” in the district which are going to inspect “thoroughly” all libraries and educational institutions to ensure they do not possess translations of the Holy Quran published by Ahmadis.
While referring to the members of the inspection team, the notification states “you are again directed to investigate and verify that no institution/ Library above mentioned version or translation”.
The committees would also take a certificate from the principals of private and public schools confirming that they do not possess translations of the Holy Quran published by Ahmadis.
While country is sinking, look at our priorities. This new govt. directive forbids any library or educational institution in the district from carrying the translation of the Holy Quran published by Ahmadis.
This ban includes Ahmadi-owned and run institutions in Rabwah. pic.twitter.com/Dx4sXcs7SS
— Kashif N Chaudhry (@KashifMD) April 5, 2023
Earlier this year, police in Rabwah registered a case against five Ahmadis under blasphemy charges and arrested one of them for publishing and distributing an ‘altered’ version of Quran’s Urdu translation four years ago.
Muhammad Hassan Moawia, secretary general of Tahafuz Khatme Nabuwat Forum Pakistan, filed a complaint against the Ahmadis for distributing Holy Quran in a ceremony in a private school in Rabwah.
