JIT Established to Investigate Tourist Lynching in Swat

Summary:
In Swat, a joint investigation team (JIT) has been formed to probe the lynching of an out-of-town tourist accused of sacrilege. The investigation, deemed high profile, involves a nine-member team from local police, Counter Terrorism Department, and other agencies. The incident led to market reopenings and calm in Madyan, despite earlier unrest where 11 people were injured during an attack on a police station. Authorities have registered an FIR with multiple charges, including murder and terrorism, but have yet to make arrests. Local leaders condemned the incident as a conspiracy to harm Swat’s tourism. A religious scholar emphasized the need for due process and government enforcement of blasphemy laws, criticizing the weak justice system.