An 18-year-old girl from the minority Hindu community in Pakistan was shot dead after a failed abduction attempt.

The shocking incident took place in Sukkur town of the southern Sindh province on Monday.

According to the Dawn newspaper, Pooja Kumari was shot dead&nbsp;at her house after assailants opened fire.

According to reports, one of the assailants— Wahid Bux Lashari—wanted to abduct her so that he can marry her forcefully.

The assailants were then arrested, following an outcry from the activists.

The majority of Pakistan's Hindu population is settled in Sindh province where they share culture, traditions and language with Muslim residents. They often complain of harassment by extremists.

Every year, several women belonging to minority communities, especially Hindus in Sindh, are abducted and forcibly converted by religious extremists, Pakistan-based The Friday Times newspaper said.

According to the People's Commission for Minorities' Rights and the Centre for Social Justice, 156 incidents of forced conversions took place between 2013 and 2019. Pakistan's minority communities have long faced the issue of forced marriages and conversions.

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports the overall population of the Hindu community in Pakistan at 1.60 per cent, and 6.51 per cent in Sindh respectively, it said.

According to the report by the Pakistani newspaper, the Sindh government in 2019 attempted to outlaw forced conversions and marriages for the second time, but certain religious protesters contested the bill, arguing that these girls are not forced to convert but do so after falling in love with Muslim men. The law was then rejected.

(With inputs from agencies)

An 18-year-old girl from the minority Hindu community in Pakistan was shot dead after a failed abduction attempt. The shocking incident took place in Sukkur town of the southern Sindh province on Monday.

An 18-year-old girl from the minority Hindu community in Pakistan was shot dead after a failed abduction attempt. The shocking incident took place in Sukkur town of the southern Sindh province on Monday. According to the Dawn newspaper, Pooja Kumari was shot dead at her house after assailants opened fire. According to reports, one of the assailants— Wahid Bux Lashari—wanted to abduct her so that he can marry her forcefully. The assailants were then arrested, following an outcry from the activists. The majority of Pakistan's Hindu population is settled in Sindh province where they share culture, traditions and language with Muslim residents. They often complain of harassment by extremists. Every year, several women belonging to minority communities, especially Hindus in Sindh, are abducted and forcibly converted by religious extremists, Pakistan-based The Friday Times newspaper said. According to the People's Commission for Minorities' Rights and the Centre for Social Justice, 156 incidents of forced conversions took place between 2013 and 2019. Pakistan's minority communities have long faced the issue of forced marriages and conversions. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reports the overall population of the Hindu community in Pakistan at 1.60 per cent, and 6.51 per cent in Sindh respectively, it said. According to the report by the Pakistani newspaper, the Sindh government in 2019 attempted to outlaw forced conversions and marriages for the second time, but certain religious protesters contested the bill, arguing that these girls are not forced to convert but do so after falling in love with Muslim men. The law was then rejected. (With inputs from agencies)

18-year-old Hindu girl shot dead in Pakistan after failed abduction attempt

Days after a crowd vandalised a Hindu temple in Bhong, Punjab province's Rahim Yar Khan district, the Supreme Court of Pakistan chastised the police for failing to protect the holy monument, according to Dawn media.&nbsp;

A hysterical crowd recently attacked a Hindu temple in the city's Bhong hamlet.

Men armed with sticks vandalised the house of worship, and video recordings of the incident went viral on social media.

Gulzar Ahmed, Pakistan's Chief Justice, took suo motu notice of the temple's destruction and asked authorities to take action against the perpetrators.&nbsp; 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-hindu-temple-vandalised-again-india-summons-top-pak-diplomat-403200">Also read | Pakistan: Hindu temple vandalised again; India summons top Pak diplomat</a> 
 
"A Hindu temple was demolished, and just think what they must have felt. Imagine what would have been the reaction of Muslims, had a mosque been demolished," the Supreme court said.

The court requested guarantees that similar acts would not occur again, stating that the perpetrators walking free may pose difficulties for the Hindus in the region.

It further requested that the IGP and the relevant chief secretary provide a progress report within a week, as well as the formation of village committees to ensure peace and religious tolerance.&nbsp;

According to government estimates, Pakistan has 75 lakh Hindus.According to the Hindu community, the country is home to about 90 lakh Hindus.

Sindh province is home to the bulk of Pakistan's Hindu community, which share their culture, customs, and language with Muslim inhabitants.

They frequently report being harassed by Muslim radicals.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Days after a crowd vandalised a Hindu temple in Bhong, Punjab province's Rahim Yar Khan district, the Supreme Court of Pakistan chastised the police for failing to protect the holy monument, according to Dawn media.

Days after a crowd vandalised a Hindu temple in Bhong, Punjab province's Rahim Yar Khan district, the Supreme Court of Pakistan chastised the police for failing to protect the holy monument, according to Dawn media. A hysterical crowd recently attacked a Hindu temple in the city's Bhong hamlet. Men armed with sticks vandalised the house of worship, and video recordings of the incident went viral on social media. Gulzar Ahmed, Pakistan's Chief Justice, took suo motu notice of the temple's destruction and asked authorities to take action against the perpetrators. Also read | Pakistan: Hindu temple vandalised again; India summons top Pak diplomat "A Hindu temple was demolished, and just think what they must have felt. Imagine what would have been the reaction of Muslims, had a mosque been demolished," the Supreme court said. The court requested guarantees that similar acts would not occur again, stating that the perpetrators walking free may pose difficulties for the Hindus in the region. It further requested that the IGP and the relevant chief secretary provide a progress report within a week, as well as the formation of village committees to ensure peace and religious tolerance. According to government estimates, Pakistan has 75 lakh Hindus.According to the Hindu community, the country is home to about 90 lakh Hindus. Sindh province is home to the bulk of Pakistan's Hindu community, which share their culture, customs, and language with Muslim inhabitants. They frequently report being harassed by Muslim radicals. (With inputs from agencies)

'Imagine had a mosque been demolished': Pakistan Supreme Court to police after attack on Hindu temple

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18-year-old Hindu girl shot dead in Pakistan after failed abduction attempt

'Imagine had a mosque been demolished': Pakistan Supreme Court to police after attack on Hindu temple