Sialkot Lynching: Pakistan Police arrest 8 accused in Sri Lankan national's death case

In latest development in lynching of a Sri Lankan man in Sialkot, Pakistan's Punjab police have arrested eight more accused in case. So far, around 34 main suspects have been arrested while recent arrests were me after authorities discovered accused after watching CCTV footage, ANI cited Express Tribune report. action by police has been taken after Sri Lankan citizen Priyantha Diyawana was tortured to death by mob. 

incident took place in Wazirab Ro and a mob on Friday lynched a Sri Lankan national before setting his body on fire over allegations of blasphemy, according to ANI. victim was identified as Priyantha Kumara, who was in his forties and was working as general manager of a factory in Sialkot district. mortal remains of Priyantha Kumara Diyawana were sent to Columbo on Monday, 6 December. Sri Lankan embassy officials reached hospital to escort Diyawana's body to airport.

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has condemned Sialkot lynching incident, according to ANI reports. HRFP has stated that such incidents have been happening with Christians, Hindus and ors. Furrmore, HRFP highlighted that authorities have not been able to protect people from or countries and non-Muslims in country. HRFP ded that such incidents will impact individuals and business community who are interested in investing in country. 

"Rule of law and state has failed to safe foreigners and non-Muslims which will affect on individuals and business community also who are interested to come and start work or establish ir businesses," HRFP said as per ANI. 

Sri Lankan authorities demand action 

After mob lynching incident in Pakistan, a large number of people participated in protest held outside Pakistan High Commission in Colombo. Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Saturday expressed deep concern. Gotabaya Rajapaksa called on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to ensure justice is served to Sri Lankan victim. Furr, Rajapaksa also asked  Pakistan government to ensure  safety of remaining Sri Lankan workers in country. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahindra Rajapaksha expressed grief over incident. He mentioned that he was "shocked" to witness brutal attack on Priyantha Diyawana by "extremist mobs in Pakistan."

Inputs from ANI

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