Vandalised temple in Punjab province restored, handed over to Hindus: Pakistan government
The Hindu
Hundreds attacked the temple at Bhong city of Rahim Yar Khan district, some 590 kms from Lahore on August 4
The Pakistan government has completed the restoration work of the Hindu temple badly damaged by a mob last week in Punjab province and arrested around 90 people involved in the attack that drew strong condemnation from India and the minority community leaders in this country. Hundreds of people, carrying sticks, stones and bricks attacked the temple at Bhong city of Rahim Yar Khan district, some 590 kms from Lahore on August 4, burning parts of it and damaging the idols in protest against the release by a court of an eight-year-old Hindu boy, who was arrested for allegedly urinating in a local seminary. The attackers had damaged the idols, walls, doors and electric fittings while desecrating the temple.More Related News