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India Condemns Pakistan Over Demolition of Century‑Old Hindu Temple
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 03:03 AM
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New Delhi has publicly rebuked Islamabad after reports that a Hindu temple over a hundred years old was demolished in Pakistan.
New Delhi’s Ministry of External Affairs issued a formal statement condemning the demolition of a Hindu temple that was reportedly more than a century old in Pakistan. The ministry described the act as an "alarming failure" to protect religious heritage and called it a violation of international norms.
Indian officials said the temple, whose exact location was not disclosed, had been razed despite its historical significance to the Hindu community. The destruction has sparked outrage among Hindu groups in India, who view the site as part of their cultural legacy.
India urged Pakistan to uphold its obligations to safeguard minority religious sites and to investigate the incident thoroughly. The statement also warned that such actions could further strain the already fragile bilateral relationship.
As of now, Pakistani authorities have not released an official comment on the allegations. The episode adds to a series of recent tensions between the two neighbours over cultural and security issues.
The Indian government has indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation and engage diplomatic channels to seek accountability and protection for heritage sites across the border.
Indian officials said the temple, whose exact location was not disclosed, had been razed despite its historical significance to the Hindu community. The destruction has sparked outrage among Hindu groups in India, who view the site as part of their cultural legacy.
India urged Pakistan to uphold its obligations to safeguard minority religious sites and to investigate the incident thoroughly. The statement also warned that such actions could further strain the already fragile bilateral relationship.
As of now, Pakistani authorities have not released an official comment on the allegations. The episode adds to a series of recent tensions between the two neighbours over cultural and security issues.
The Indian government has indicated that it will continue to monitor the situation and engage diplomatic channels to seek accountability and protection for heritage sites across the border.