Hindu community outraged: Ancient Mari Mata Temple in Pakistan reduced to rubble

In a bid to protect religious sanctity, the Sindh government in Pakistan has sprung into action following the alleged demolition of a 150-year-old Mari Mata Temple in Soldier Bazaar, Karachi.

Despite the local Hindu community’s claims that the temple was destroyed using ‘fake documents’ to sell the property to a builder, the provincial government maintains that the temple remains intact.

A report by local authorities has confirmed that demolition or construction activities have been halted at the site which once housed the ancient temple. The situation came to light after Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab expressed his party, Pakistan Peoples Party’s support for all communities and assured that the matter is under investigation with the assistance of the Hindu Panchayat.

The alleged desecration of the temple, which included the use of diggers and bulldozers under police supervision, led to an outcry from the Hindu community. The community’s appeal for intervention from key Pakistani officials came amidst reports of a similar attack on another Hindu temple in the Kashmore region. The second temple, along with adjacent homes belonging to Hindu families, was reportedly targeted by a gang of criminals using “rocket launchers”.

Adding to the concern was the report from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan about approximately 30 members of the Hindu community being held hostage by organized criminal gangs in the districts of Kashmore and Ghotki in Sindh. The commission has called for the Sindh Home Department to swiftly address these disturbing incidents.