Hindu temple attacked in Pakistan: PM Imran Khan says 'will restore mandir' after India's strong condemnation

A mob attacked a Hindu temple in a remote town in Pakistan's Punjab province, damaging idols and burning down parts of it. The attack prompted Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed to express 'grave concern' over the incident and fix the matter before court for hearing on Friday. 

New Delhi: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday (August 5) condemned the ransacking of a Hindu temple in Punjab province there and said that his government will restore the mandir.  Taking to Twitter, Pakistan PM Imran Khan tweeted, "Strongly condemn attack on Ganesh Mandir in Bhung, RYK yesterday. I have already asked IG Punjab to ensure arrest of all culprits and take action against any police negligence. The government will also restore the Mandir." Referring to the incidents of violence, discrimination and persecution against the minority communities including attacks on places of worship, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "Within the last year itself, various temples and Gurudwaras have been attacked including the Mata Rani Bhatiyani Mandir in Sindh in January 2020, Gurudwara Sri Janam Sthan in January 2020, a Hindu temple in Karak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in December 2020."