Govt Praised Minority FM, Mob Desecrated Hindu Temple
While the Pakistani government praised Zafarullah's effort for the country, a mob attacked the worship site in Rahim Yar Khan
On one side, the first foreign minister (FM) Zafarullah belonging to a minority community was praised for his services for Pakistan and on the other, a mob vandalized a Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan.
As the countdown to Independence Day begins, the government of Pakistan remembered the legendary hero Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, who dedicated worked for the betterment and goodwill of the country.
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Besides being the first foreign minister, Zafarullah was the author of the Lahore Resolution and a main representative of Pakistan Movement in the international community.
Remembering our Legendary Heroes!
Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan served as the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan. He was the author of Lahore Resolution and the main representative of the Pakistan Movement in the international community #14August#PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/O5HYwtbNja
— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) August 3, 2021
He also represented Pakistan at the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) as head of the Pakistani delegation and advocated the position of the Muslim world on the Palestinian issue in 1947.
Contrarily, a mob attacked a Hindu worship site, Ganesh Temple, in Bhong city of Rahim Yar Khan district and burnt it down, damaging the infrastructure and idols.
A video has been circulating on Twitter where the attackers could be seen filming their protest inside the temple.
Sources claim that the main cause of it was in reaction to alleged desecration of a Muslim seminary in the city.
You are free to go you temple? Watch this brazen attack on a temple in the broad daylight.
Another bad day for #Hindus as Ganesh #Temple in Bhong city of Rahimyar Khan was attacked by miscreants. The beasts daringly live telecast the attack on Facebook: https://t.co/uVq8UYBkQB pic.twitter.com/SzGrtIxEzk
— Kapil Dev (@KDSindhi) August 4, 2021
A few days ago, tensions between Muslims and Hindus began after an eight-year-old Hindu boy allegedly urinated in the library of the seminary.
In this regard, Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan on Political Communication (SAPM) Shahbaz Gill confirmed that the government had taken notice of the untoward incident.
It is very sad & unfortunate incident. PM office took notice of this untoward incident & directed district administration to probe the case & take strict action against the culprits.Pakistani constitution provides freedom & protection to minorities to perform their worship freely https://t.co/RuLOe69VSb
— Dr. Shahbaz GiLL (@SHABAZGIL) August 4, 2021
Moreover, Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari has also condemned the attack.
The attack on the Hindu temple in RYK is not simply condemnable but violates our constitution & the basic human rights of our citizens. MoHR in touch with RYK police since yesterday to ensure action ag perpetrators – got report – following up – our Parl Secy going to visit today.
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) August 5, 2021
Considering the situation in Rahim Yar Khan, human rights activist Kapil Dev presented a list of temples that were destroyed this year due to religious conflicts.
Thread on Hindu Temples Attacked in 2020/21
1. Ganesh Temple, Bhong, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, 4 Aug 2021.
2. 100-year-old Historic Temple, Rawalpindi, Punjab on 28 Mar 2021.
3. Teri Temple, Karak, KPK on 30 Dec 2020.
— Kapil Dev (@KDSindhi) August 5, 2021
