Over 100-year-old temple demolished in Pakistan
In Punjab province of Pakistan, over a century old Hindu temple has been demolished reportedly to make way for a madrassa. Local people, minority bodies and a political party allege that religious zealots demolished the temple to snatch its land for the seminary. However, the government claims that the temple collapsed due to heavy rains.
The temple, approximately 100-125 years old, was situated in Siraj village, near Narowal, about 130 kilometers away from Lahore. Occupying about 1,000 square meters of land, the temple was reportedly demolished on August 21 by individuals from the banned far-right Islamic party, Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan. The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party has demanded the Punjab government take action against those involved in the demolition and ensure the temple's reconstruction.
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