'Alarming Apathy': India Lambasts Pakistan over Demolition of Century-Old Punjab Temple
India said Pakistan must investigate the demolition and restore the temple after a minority group alleged it was deliberately brought down.
- On Wednesday, India unequivocally condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan's Narowal region, with Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal demanding a prompt investigation and full accountability.
- Conflicting narratives emerged after the temple's destruction on August 21, with the Pakistan Masiha Millat Party alleging intentional demolition for seminary expansion, while the Evacuee Trust Property Board claimed the structure collapsed from heavy rainfall.
- Evidence of material removal including bricks and metal fittings prompted PMMP Chairman Aslam Parvez Sahotra to file a formal complaint with Punjab Additional Home Secretary on August 28, seeking action against those allegedly involved.
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad spokesperson Surendra Jain accused alleged 'jihadis' of the demolition, as India urged Pakistan to take immediate remedial measures and restore the desecrated temple to protect minority cultural heritage.
- The incident underscores New Delhi's longstanding concerns about safeguarding Hindu heritage in Pakistan, with India positioning the matter as a test of Islamabad's commitment to minority rights and cultural protection.
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‘Failure to protect this temple is alarming’: India raises concerns over Narowal temple destruction
India has called for an investigation and restoration of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan's Narowal district after reports that the structure was destroyed, with New Delhi accusing the authorities of failing to protect a place of worship belonging to a religious minority.
'Reprehensible act of vandalism': India condemns demolition of 100-year-old Hindu temple in Pakistan
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed deep concern over the incident at village Siraj in Pakistan's Narowal district, criticising local authorities for failing to protect the century-old place of worship.
India has strongly condemned the demolition of a 125-year-old Hindu temple in Narowal, Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs has called on the Pakistani government to conduct an immediate and transparent investigation and punish those responsible.
India Condemns Demolition Of Century-Old Hindu Temple In Pakistan, Seeks Probe
India has condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan's Narowal region and called for a prompt investigation, accountability and restoration of the religious site
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