<p>In yet another blatant show of hostility&nbsp;towards minorities, Pakistan reportedly demolished a revered Hindu temple in the city of Mithi in Sindh province.</p>

<p>The authorities in the Tharparkar district cited a court order to carry out the destruction of Hinglaj Mata Mandir (temple).</p>

<p>But it was not the only temple that fell victim to Pakistan’s intolerance for religious minorities. According to a report by CNN News 18, Pakistan also carried out the demolition of a part of the Sharda Peeth Mandir (temple) near the Line of Control (The de-facto border between India and Pakistan).</p>

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<p>Shockingly, the demolition was given the green light even though a standing Supreme Court order prohibited so. The demolition was reportedly carried out to make way for a coffee house which is scheduled to be inaugurated later this month.</p>

<h2><strong>Previous such instances</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in July, another Hindu temple was demolished in the Islamic country after being declared an ‘old and dangerous structure’.</p>

<p>The Mari Mata Temple in Karachi’s Soldier Bazar was razed to the ground by bulldozers in the presence of a heavy contingent of police force.</p>

<p>The temple was built 150 years ago and covered some 400 to 500 square yards in the area. The land of the temple had been the target of land grabbers and developers for quite some time.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/historic-milestone-taiwan-unveils-its-first-hindu-temple-to-strengthen-bonds-with-india-629558"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Taiwan gets `Sabka Mandir,` a Hindu temple that strengthens cultural bonds with India</strong></a></p>

<p>Karachi is home to various ancient Hindu temples, highlighting the significant presence of Hindus, the largest minority community in Pakistan. Predominantly residing in the Sindh province, they share culture, traditions, and language with Muslim residents.</p>

<h2><strong>Systematic persecution of Hindus</strong></h2>

<p>Government sources concede that atrocities against Hindus are not isolated incidents, with persistent challenges such as targeted violence, killings, and encroachments on their lands. Local involvement, often backed by the government, forms a disturbing pattern, indicating ongoing persecution.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sindh attacked with rocket launchers</strong></p>

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<p>The intensity of this religious intolerance is such that even UNESCO-recognised Sharda Peeth fell victim to destruction, contradicting international preservation efforts and raising concerns about safeguarding cultural and religious heritage in the region.&nbsp;</p>

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In yet another blatant show of hostility towards minorities, Pakistan reportedly demolished a revered Hindu temple in the city of Mithi in Sindh province. The authorities in the Tharparkar district cited a court order to carry out the destruction of Hinglaj Mata Mandir (temple).

In yet another blatant show of hostility towards minorities, Pakistan reportedly demolished a revered Hindu temple in the city of Mithi in Sindh province. The authorities in the Tharparkar district cited a court order to carry out the destruction of Hinglaj Mata Mandir (temple). But it was not the only temple that fell victim to Pakistan’s intolerance for religious minorities. According to a report by CNN News 18, Pakistan also carried out the demolition of a part of the Sharda Peeth Mandir (temple) near the Line of Control (The de-facto border between India and Pakistan). Disturbing visuals from Sharda peeth PoK 😡 Disheartened to see the peripheral wall of our Sharda sarvagnya peeth across LoC in Distt.Neelum broken and stones thereof carted away. Further there are some more encroachments going on. Revealed by our civil society members across LoC… pic.twitter.com/MeVtl8AjVW — Ravinder Pandita(Save Sharda) (@panditaAPMCC63) November 21, 2023 × Shockingly, the demolition was given the green light even though a standing Supreme Court order prohibited so. The demolition was reportedly carried out to make way for a coffee house which is scheduled to be inaugurated later this month. Previous such instances Earlier in July, another Hindu temple was demolished in the Islamic country after being declared an ‘old and dangerous structure’. The Mari Mata Temple in Karachi’s Soldier Bazar was razed to the ground by bulldozers in the presence of a heavy contingent of police force. The temple was built 150 years ago and covered some 400 to 500 square yards in the area. The land of the temple had been the target of land grabbers and developers for quite some time. Also read: Taiwan gets `Sabka Mandir,` a Hindu temple that strengthens cultural bonds with India Karachi is home to various ancient Hindu temples, highlighting the significant presence of Hindus, the largest minority community in Pakistan. Predominantly residing in the Sindh province, they share culture, traditions, and language with Muslim residents. Systematic persecution of Hindus Government sources concede that atrocities against Hindus are not isolated incidents, with persistent challenges such as targeted violence, killings, and encroachments on their lands. Local involvement, often backed by the government, forms a disturbing pattern, indicating ongoing persecution. Watch: Hindu temple in Pakistan's Sindh attacked with rocket launchers × The intensity of this religious intolerance is such that even UNESCO-recognised Sharda Peeth fell victim to destruction, contradicting international preservation efforts and raising concerns about safeguarding cultural and religious heritage in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

Revered Hindu temple demolished in Pakistan, another destroyed for building coffee house: Report

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<p>The Hindu community in Pakistan&#39;s Khyber Pakthunkhwa is protesting against the planned oath-taking ceremony of a member of the provincial assembly accused of murdering a Sikh lawmaker.</p>

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Baldev Kumar, who is in jail in the murder case of Sikh lawmaker Sardar Soran Singh, was to be produced in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly today.</p>

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Speaker Khyber Pakthunkhwa (KP) Assembly Asad Qaisar today withdrew the Assembly Secretariat letter dated February 23 regarding production order of Kumar in the assembly today. Now he will take oath tomorrow.</p>

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Coordinator KP chief minister on Minorities Ravi Kumar described the oath taking of Kumar as a sad day for the minorities of the province.</p>

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Haroon Sarab Diyal, the leader of Hindu community in the province, said that the Hindus would protest if he was administered the oath.</p>

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Singh, a lawmaker from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, was shot dead in April 2016 in Buner district of the province. Singh was elected to the provincial assembly on a minority seat.</p>

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His son Ajay yesterday appealed the provincial government not to bring the killer of his father in the provincial assembly for obtaining his vote for PTI Senate candidate in the upcoming Senate elections due on March 3rd.</p>

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Kumar, the second in the list of Tehreek-e-Insaf party&#39;s candidates for a reserved seat for minorities, has been facing a trial in the case.</p>


Baldev Kumar, who is in jail in the murder case of Sikh lawmaker Sardar Soran Singh, was to be produced in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly today.

The Hindu community in Pakistan's Khyber Pakthunkhwa is protesting against the planned oath-taking ceremony of a member of the provincial assembly accused of murdering a Sikh lawmaker. Baldev Kumar, who is in jail in the murder case of Sikh lawmaker Sardar Soran Singh, was to be produced in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly today. Speaker Khyber Pakthunkhwa (KP) Assembly Asad Qaisar today withdrew the Assembly Secretariat letter dated February 23 regarding production order of Kumar in the assembly today. Now he will take oath tomorrow. Coordinator KP chief minister on Minorities Ravi Kumar described the oath taking of Kumar as a sad day for the minorities of the province. Haroon Sarab Diyal, the leader of Hindu community in the province, said that the Hindus would protest if he was administered the oath. Singh, a lawmaker from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, was shot dead in April 2016 in Buner district of the province. Singh was elected to the provincial assembly on a minority seat. His son Ajay yesterday appealed the provincial government not to bring the killer of his father in the provincial assembly for obtaining his vote for PTI Senate candidate in the upcoming Senate elections due on March 3rd. Kumar, the second in the list of Tehreek-e-Insaf party's candidates for a reserved seat for minorities, has been facing a trial in the case.

Pak Hindus object to oath-taking of lawmaker in Khyber Pakthunkhwa