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Religion
Centennial Hindu Temple Razed in Pakistan’s Punjab, Minorities Call for Probe
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 03:37 AM
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A 100‑year‑old Hindu temple in Punjab, Pakistan, was demolished, prompting minority groups to demand an investigation.
A historic Hindu temple, estimated to be a century old, was torn down in Pakistan's Punjab province earlier this week. The structure, which had stood for roughly 100 years, was reportedly demolished without prior notice, leaving the local community shocked.
Several minority organisations, representing the Hindu community in Pakistan, have publicly demanded a thorough probe into the demolition. They allege that the removal of the temple violates heritage protection norms and raises concerns about the safety of religious minorities.
Officials from the provincial administration have not yet issued a detailed statement on the incident. The lack of an immediate response has added to the anxiety among minority groups, who fear a pattern of neglect toward their places of worship.
The episode comes at a time when heritage activists in South Asia are urging governments to safeguard historic religious sites, irrespective of the faith they serve. Stakeholders stress that preserving such monuments is essential for cultural pluralism and communal harmony.
Several minority organisations, representing the Hindu community in Pakistan, have publicly demanded a thorough probe into the demolition. They allege that the removal of the temple violates heritage protection norms and raises concerns about the safety of religious minorities.
Officials from the provincial administration have not yet issued a detailed statement on the incident. The lack of an immediate response has added to the anxiety among minority groups, who fear a pattern of neglect toward their places of worship.
The episode comes at a time when heritage activists in South Asia are urging governments to safeguard historic religious sites, irrespective of the faith they serve. Stakeholders stress that preserving such monuments is essential for cultural pluralism and communal harmony.