Probe underway after copy of Quran reportedly burned in Lithuania
Europe
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 6:44 GMT
Police confirm receiving report of Sept. 13 incident.
Police have launched an investigation into the reported burning of a copy of the Quran, the Muslim holy book, in Vilnius earlier this month, according to local media on Monday.
Lithuanian police received a report from an English-speaking individual on Sept. 13 that a copy of the Quran was being burned at 6 Etmonų Street, the Police Department in Vilnius confirmed to broadcaster LRT.
According to the report, police have launched an investigation into the incident.
A video clip allegedly showing the anti-Islam act was also circulated on social media.
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