'Secure safety and rights of Hindu minority': India tells Pakistan after temple vandalised in Karachi

The government on Friday conveyed its protest to the Pakistan government on the vandalization of a Hindu temple in Karachi. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, communicated India's concern at a weekly press briefing. India has also asked the neighbouring country to secure safety and rights of the Hindu minority.

On Wednesday, a Hindu temple was attacked by some extremists in Karachi, Sindh province of the country. The incident took place at the Korangi Number 5 area of the country's port city.

Eyewitnesses say six to eight individuals on motorcycles attacked the complex. "Five to six unknown suspects entered the temple and escaped after vandalising it," said Korangi SHO Farooq Sanjrani.


Police said that they are collecting the evidence adding that they cordoned off the area and provided protection to the community.