A 17-year-old Christian student at a school in Pakistan’s Punjab province was reportedly beaten to death inside the classroom by his Muslim classmates.

Sharoon Masih, who was studying at MC Model Boys Government High School in the Vehari area in Punjab, has been targeted for being a Christian since he started attending the school, according to his parents.

The British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) reported that Masih was beaten up by his classmates on Aug. 27, his fourth day at the school.

The attackers reportedly shouted insults at Masih while they were beating him, but no teachers or school staff came to rescue him.

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