Islamabad: Pakistan continues to eliminate the final remnants of Hinduism from the country as the authorities now have demolished two prominent Hindu places of worship, a report said. The assault on religious minorities claimed the existence of the Hinglaj Mata Mandir (temple) in Sindh province where officials in the Tharparkar District demolished the holy place in the city of Mithi under the pretext of a court decision.
Furthermore, the Sharda Peeth Mandir, which is another Hindu shrine along the Line of Control (LOC) has been destroyed. The anti-Hindu action transpired notwithstanding a permanent Supreme Court judgment meant to safeguard the temple. Notably, the temple is recognised as a UNESCO site, but even that has not helped to protect the place from Pakistani crackdown. There are accounts that a coffee shop is being established next to the religious site with an opening planned for November of this year.
Official sources admitted that there are regular occurrences of crimes against Hindus in Pakistan. The marginalised religious minority has consistently had to endure issues like murders, targeted violence and land invasions. Local participation in these shocking activities which is frequently accompanied by official government approval has been a consistent trend.
The action against Sharda Peeth casts doubt on the region’s ability to preserve its rich cultural and religious legacy as well as runs counter to global preservation initiatives. These incidents serve as a reminder of the ongoing discrimination that Hindus suffer in the Muslim-majority nation.