A horrific story has emerged from Pakistan detailing that a Christian student was beaten to death by Muslim students, simply because he believes in Jesus Christ. “You’re a Christian; don’t dare sit with us if you want to live,” a Muslim student had once told the victim, Sharoon Masih, who was studying at MC Model Boys Government High School in the Vehari area in Punjab, according to the British Pakistani Christian Association, which has reported the killing.

Masih was beaten up by several students on Aug. 27 and died in the classroom. No-one intervened in the killing, and the Head Teacher of the school has now been fired. The prime suspect, a student identified as Muhammad Ahmed Rana, has been arrested.

“My son was a kind-hearted, hard-working and affable boy,” the boy’s mother said. “He has always been loved by teachers and pupils alike and shared great sorrow that he was being targeted by students at his new school because of his faith.”

“Sharoon and I cried every night as he described the daily torture he was subjected to. He only shared details about the violence he was facing. He did not want to upset his father because he had such a caring heart for others.”

“The evil boys that hated my child are now refusing to reveal who else was involved in his murder. Nevertheless one day God will have His judgment.”