In a disturbing incident, a gang of dacoits attacked a Hindu temple in the Southern Sindh province of Pakistan. Armed with rocket launchers, the assailants fired indiscriminately at the temple and adjacent homes belonging to Hindus.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of religious minorities in Pakistan and highlights the need for immediate action to protect their rights.
The Attack
The assault on the small temple, built by the local Hindu community, occurred on Sunday. The attackers, estimated to be eight or nine in number, launched a violent assault using rocket launchers.
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Fortunately, the rockets failed to explode, averting any loss of life. The police were alerted and arrived at the scene, prompting the assailants to flee. The authorities have initiated a search operation to apprehend the attackers.
KARACHI: A Hindu temple was attacked with rocket launchers by a gang of dacoits in the Southern Sindh province of Pakistan on Sunday, in the second such incident of vandalism of a place of worship belonging to the minority community in less than two days.
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Threats Stemming from a PUBG Love Story
This attack comes from threats issued by dacoits in the Kashmore and Ghotki riverine areas. The threats specifically targeted Hindu places of worship and community members in response to a love story involving Seema Haider Jakhrani.
Seema, a Pakistani woman, had befriended and fallen in love with a Hindu man while playing the popular online game PUBG. Their story gained attention when Seema left Pakistan and entered India to be with her partner, resulting in legal complications for both.
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Community Concerns and Human Rights Response
Hindu community members in the Kashmore area have panicked following the attack. A community representative, Dr. Suresh has called on the police to provide increased protection to prevent such incidents.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm over the deteriorating law and order situation in Kashmore and Ghotki districts. The HRCP has received reports that organized criminal gangs have held approximately 30 members of the Hindu community, including women and children, hostage.
The units have also issued threats to attack places of worship using high-grade weapons. The HRCP has urged the Sindh Home Department to investigate the matter promptly.
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The Plight of Pakistan’s Hindu Minority
Hindus form the largest minority community in Pakistan, primarily residing in the Sindh province where they share culture, traditions, and language with the Muslim population. Karachi, the provincial capital, is home to many ancient Hindu temples.
However, this incident highlights the vulnerability and challenges faced by the Hindu minority in Pakistan, who often experience discrimination and marginalization. The attack on the temple underscores the urgent need for the government to ensure the safety and protection of religious minorities in the country.
The attack on a Hindu temple in Pakistan is a grave incident that raises serious concerns about the safety and security of religious minorities in the country. The government must take immediate action to investigate the attack, bring the perpetrators to justice, and provide enhanced security measures for minority communities.
It is crucial to foster an inclusive and tolerant society where all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs, can live in harmony and exercise their right to worship without fear.
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