India Condemns Demolition Of Historic Hindu Temple In Pakistan
· World · Times of India, LiveMint
India has formally condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Siraj village, located in Pakistan's Narowal district. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the incident as a reprehensible act of vandalism and criticized Pakistani authorities for their apparent failure to protect the site. India has called for a prompt, transparent investigation and urged the Pakistani government to take immediate steps to restore the temple. The destruction of the site, situated approximately 130 km from Lahore, has triggered demands from minority groups for accountability and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the safety and religious freedoms of minority communities in Pakistan and remains a point of diplomatic friction between the two nations.
Read the original report — Times of India
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