Authorities in this slum in Pakistan have arrested a Christian girl named Rishma for alleged blasphemy.<br/> <br />Details about the girl vary. Some witnesses say Rishma, who's between 12 and 16 years of age, has Down's syndrome.<br/> <br />The landlord of the Rishma's family home said his nephew saw her throwing out trash that included burnt portions of the Koran.<br/> <br />The landlord said soon after the incident, people began to protest and demanded she be arrested.<br/> <br />A spokesperson for the Pakistan Minorities Alliance said Christians, who make up 4 percent of Pakistan's population, have been especially concerned.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Urdu) SPOKESMAN OF ALL PAKISTAN MINORITIES ALLIANCE, SHAMUN GILL, SAYING:<br/> <br />"There is no doubt that minorities, especially Christians, feel very insecure."<br/> <br />Blasphemy carries the death penalty under Pakistani law.<br/> <br />Although opponents of the law say that becuase convictions hinge on witness testimony, they are often linked to personal vendettas.
