Pakistans Hindu Temple Vandalised: Hindu temple was rebuilt in Pakistan, idols of deities were vandalized
Incidents of vandalism against the places of worship of the minority community are increasing continuously in Pakistan.
Once again the talk of targeting a Hindu temple in Pakistan has come to the fore. Idols of deities have been vandalized at a Hindu temple in neighboring Karachi. According to the information, idols of deities have been attacked in Shri Mari Mata temple of Korangi area of Karachi on Wednesday.
According to The Express Tribune newspaper, this incident has created panic and fear among the Hindu community living in Karachi. Especially in the Korangi area where police have been deployed to avoid any untoward incident. After getting information about this incident, the police reached the spot and inspected the temple.
Sanjeev, a Hindu resident of the area, told the newspaper that six to eight men on motorcycles came to the area and attacked the temple. He said, “We do not know who attacked and why. Sanjeev said that he has then lodged a case with the police. While Korangi SHO Farooq Sanjrani confirmed that five to six unidentified suspects entered the temple and ransacked the temple.
Temples of the minority Hindu population in Pakistan are often the target of mob violence. In October last year too, a historic temple situated on the banks of the Indus river at Kotri was allegedly desecrated by unidentified persons. The police swung into action soon after the news of the incident went viral on social media.
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