Church graveyard illegally sold!

Original Land registry certificate.

We have received this email from a Maurice Shahbaz regarding the illegal sale of a Christina graveyard. The contents of the email is printed prima facie while we collect further information (sic)




"Dear Ministry Friends,

Greetings in Jesus!

I am thankful to God that he has chosen Prisons Mission Society to work for his kingdom and he has given us this opportunity to preach the “Good News” of Jesus in Prisons. Prisons Mission Society is officially registered and working for the welfare of prisoners in the field of Education, Health and Social Sectors and feeling proud to arrange a program for the welfare of poor and deserving prisoners and their families in Pakistan, which is a part of our evangelism in non-Christian and to promotion the education skills of prisoners as well as turpitude and makes the prisoners a useful citizen and makes them a part of development of this country. Increasing numbers of peoples in Pakistan are living below the poverty line. These peoples are not given the rights of survival, protection, development and participation.

I have already sent a letter to the Government of Pakistan with the Reference to the letter No.12525, of the Chief Secretary of the Punjab, Lahore, dated 4th December, 2010, which was addressed to the DPO & DCO, Layyah that Muhammad Yaseen (Patwari) is a professional criminal and has a routine to blackmail and tease to poor Christian community in his circle and he has already sold piece of land (10 Marlas) of the Christian Grave yard and other side his fellows are illegal occupied on the 5 Acres Church land.

Summary: For many years Christian community has been the grave yard (1 Acr) Alat No.62(Alatment No.382,64/166 dated 24-10-2003) in Chak No.75-B/TDA, Tehsil Karor, District Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan but now Muhammad Nadar Khan(Afghanistani) and his fellows are illegal occupied on the Christian grave yard. (Photo is copy attached)

1- On 26-11-2010(Evening), Muhammad Nadar S/O Qalandar Khan (Afghanistani) entered by force in my house and attacked on me in Chak No.75-B/TDA, Tehsil Karor, District Layyah, on the behalf of Muhammad Yaseen (Patwari) said nasty things and threatened me that they will make a false case of Blasphemy and kill us, now I and my relatives are unsecured. (The District Police Officer; Layyah is acquainted with the detail of the case)

2- On 27-11-2010, Muhammad Yaseen (Patwari) threatened me that with draw your case otherwise the result will very bad and he is supporting criminals specially.

It is requested that immediately action be taken against, Muhammad Yaseen (Patwari), removal of service under the E & Rules 1973 and registered case against him.

(please open the attachment to find the detail)

Please could you pray and support for action against Muhammad Yaseen Patwari and his fellows which would be great blessing and encouragement for us. We look forward for your possible co-operation in our ministry and pray that May Almighty Lord make you a part of our mission.


In Lord’s Service,
Rev.Maurice Shahbaz
Director
Prisons Mission Society"


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