The couple identified as Shehzad Masih and Shama Bibi were burnt alive by a mob after being accused of committing blasphemy. It is said that a owner of a furnace had blamed the Christian couple of committing blasphemy over a monetary dispute.
Earlier, Police had arrested scores of people said to be involved in the crime.
Life in many neighboring areas has been paralyzed after the tragic incident whereas curfews have been imposed in many different areas as well.
The social, religious and minority groups across the country have also reacted strongly against the incident.
