20 extremists arrested in Pakistan over Hindu temple demolition



(PTI) Peshawar, Ta. 21
A Hindu temple in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was demolished and set on fire by several radical Muslims. In that case, the police had registered a case against 30 and arrested 20.
Police have arrested 20 people, including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam leader Rahmat Salam Khattak. A Hindu temple in the Karak area of ​​Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was smashed and set on fire by a mob of radical Muslims.
The video of the incident went viral on social media. Minority Hindus in Pakistan continue to face religious persecution. There are an estimated 4 to 5 million Hindus in Pakistan and they have been the subject of frequent complaints of discrimination.
The Hindu community of Pakistan condemned the incident and demanded immediate action. The chief minister of the province also took note and ordered immediate action. The matter will be heard in the Supreme Court of Pakistan on January 9.
Pakistan's Human Rights Minister Shirin Mazari condemned the incident in a tweet. This temple is more than 100 years old and it is also the tomb of Paramahansaji Maharaj. Hindus from Singh province also visit this temple.

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