Religious Intolerance on the Rise in Pakistan
Two Hindu temples were attacked and destroyed by rocket launchers in Pakistan’s Sindh province on Sunday, the second such incident of vandalism of a place of worship belonging to the minority community in less than two days.
In the first incident, a small temple built by the local Hindu community in the Kashmore district of Sindh province was attacked with rocket launchers. The temple was closed at the time of the attack, and no one was injured.
In the second incident, a larger temple in the Karachi city was also attacked with rocket launchers. The temple was damaged, but no one was injured.
The attacks have been condemned by religious leaders and human rights groups in Pakistan. The Sindh government has also condemned the attacks and promised to investigate.
The attacks come at a time when there is growing concern about the safety of religious minorities in Pakistan. In recent years, there have been a number of attacks on Hindu temples and other places of worship.
The attacks have been blamed on a variety of factors, including religious intolerance, extremism, and land disputes.
The Hindu community is the largest minority in Pakistan, making up about 2% of the population. Hindus have faced discrimination and persecution in Pakistan for many years.
The attacks on the temples are a reminder of the challenges that religious minorities face in Pakistan. They also raise questions about the government’s commitment to protecting the rights of all citizens, regardless of their religion.
