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Hindu temple vandalized in Pakistan's Karachi over blasphemy charge

New Delhi
November 3, 2020

Hindu temple was vandalized by a mob in Pakistan's Karachi after blasphemy allegations were made against a boy from the Hindu community.

The incident took place on Sunday night in Salaar compound of Karachi's Lyari area. A huge mob emerged in the Hindu community colony and vandalized the sheetal Temple in the Lee Market area, accusing the minority community of blasphemy.

During the vandalism, idols of Hindu Gods were torn down and thrown out of the temple and the temple premises were also defaced.

Videos from the vandalised temple have emerged in which people can be seen recording the extent of damage inflicted by the mob. They can also be heard lamenting the conditions of Hindus in Pakistan.