Engineering Vengeful Effervescence: Lynching Rituals and Religious–Political Power in Pakistan

Based on case studies of seven (attempted) lynchings in Pakistan, we argue that they can be considered lynching rituals, which are instrumental in a context of political strife. ‘Shrpsnd anasr’ (agitators) play an important role as ritual engineers; they assemble crowds by spreading rumours and voca...

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Authors: Asif, Muhammad (Author) ; Weenink, Don (Author) ; Mascini, Peter 1968- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: The British journal of criminology
Year: 2023, Volume: 63, Issue: 6, Pages: 1441-1459
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