The National Assembly of Pakistan on Sunday passed a resolution condemning the recent Swat mob lynching incident, demanding action against the culprits.

The resolution, presented by Federal Law Minister Nazir Tarar, was approved by a majority vote.

“Action must be taken against the perpetrators of such heinous acts,” stated the resolution.

It further underscored the need for both federal and provincial governments to ensure the protection of minorities.

“Although we may have our differences, we must unite on certain fundamental issues. Any incident akin to the one in Swat, regardless of where it occurs in the country, should prompt immediate and decisive action by the respective governments,” stated the law minister.

Furthermore, the Chairman of the Islamic Ideological Council (IIC), Dr Allama Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi, also strongly condemned the incident, saying, “No individual or group is allowed to punish anyone legally, morally, or according to Sharia.”

He further said that the accused should be identified through forensic and mobile geo-location in the Swat case and punished according to the law.

Chairman IIC also said that in Islam, burning a person’s body is a great sin; there is an intense punishment for this act.

On June 20, an unfortunate incident took place when a man accused of blasphemy was lynched and burned by a violent mob in Swat district.