New Delhi: In the fresh event of an incessant series, unidentified persons ransacked a Hindu temple at Kotri in Pakistan’s Sindh province, creating a wave of resentment amongst local Hindus, Pak vernacular media reported.
The incident took place on Friday. After breaking idols, the persons ran away taking lakhs in cash and other precious goods. Kotri police have registered a case but had not made any arrest till the time of going to press. The minority minister has sought a report from area SSP, Pahenji Akhbar reported.
According to the Pak vernacular media, on Thursday night, unidentified assailants stole jewellery, gold idols, offerings, UPS batteries and other valuables from the ancient Shiv temple in the Darya Band area of Kotri, Jamshoro, Hyderabad.
The accused also damaged the idol of Goddess. The stolen jewellery and other items are worth Rs 20 to 25 lakh. In a video procured from the attacked temple, the idol of Shiva can be seen destroyed.
Watch the video post to the attack on the anciet Shiv temple :
Following the incident, A video of the attacked temple was shared by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and its national spokesperson Manjinder Singh Sirsa who have demanded strong action against the miscreants.
I urge @DrSJaishankar to please take up this matter with your counter part in Pakistan immediately and ensure the safety and security of minorities.@ANI @thetribunechd @republic https://t.co/WOF2l2Dibg
— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) October 30, 2021
“I urge Minister of External Affairs of India, S Jaishankar, to take up this matter with your Pakistani counterpart immediately and ensure the safety and security of minorities,” Sirsa added.
The miscreants have reportedly left a message after looting and vandalizing the house of worship, saying that it is a gift to the Hindu community ahead of Diwali.
Previously, in a similar incident, a Krishna temple was in Pakistan was vandalised ahead of Krishna Janmashtami.
