Recently, a mob was seen attacking a Hindu temple in Pakistan's Punjab province, and the video of the despicable act has left a lot of people enraged. 

The group not only burned down the temple but also desecrated the idols, reports state. 

This happened at the Siddhivinayak temple, situated in the Bhong city of Rahim Yar Khan District. This place is around 500 Km from Lahore.

According to reports, the police mentioned that the attack came after the alleged desecration of a Muslim seminary.

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The violence began on Wednesday after a post on social media went viral in which the people of Bhong city were seen taking revenge for the alleged desecration. 

Later on, the mob stepped out with iron rods, stones, bricks, and other heavy materials and were seen outside the temple in a group and started the attack. 

To bring the situation under control and to protect around 100 Hindu families, the Pakistan Rangers were called in as a security measure. 

Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani posted the video of the attack on Twitter and asked the law enforcement agencies to stop the violence.

Attack on Hindu temple at Bhong City District Rahimyar Khan Punjab. Situation was tense since yesterday. Negligence by local police is very shameful. Chief Justice is requested to take action. pic.twitter.com/5XDQo8VwgI

— Dr. Ramesh Vankwani (@RVankwani) August 4, 2021

Dr Ramesh Kumar wrote, "Attack on Hindu temple at Bhong City District Rahimyar Khan Punjab in a series of tweets. The situation was tense since yesterday. Negligence by local police is very shameful. Chief Justice is requested to take action.”

He also added that strict action should be taken against the mob. Meanwhile, Police have been deployed to thwart any further damage. 

District Police Officer (DPO) Rahim Yar Khan Asad Sarfraz said, "Our first priority is to restore law and order and provide protection to the minority community." 

© Twitter/Aditya Raj Kaul

© Twitter/Aditya Raj Kaul

He also spoke about how a minor boy, who had allegedly desecrated the library, was arrested last week and was booked, but he was released since he was a minor. He further added, "We will arrest those miscreants who incited people to attack the temple."

 Goes without saying that this development left a lot of people angry. Here are some reactions:

Highly disgusting....can Pakistan Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI condone such an act?

— Sandeep Datta (@sandeepdatta) August 4, 2021

Unaccptable
Very soryy to our hindu Community

— Qasim Zar (@qasimxar) August 4, 2021

@USCIRF please take action. Hindus are minority in Pakistan and are being persecuted by Muslim citizens.

— Nachiket Kulkarni (@advnachi) August 5, 2021

Following the ways of their forefathers. Nothing much has changed in these parts it seems

— Vikram Bhat (@VikramBhat) August 5, 2021

What is wrong in this? Their ancestors did the same. They are just following their legacy of hate and intolerance. And as they convert more people they are just growing in numbers.
These all people will face a horrible death by karma.

— Somesh Bahuguna (@somesshbahuguna) August 5, 2021

What to say now Rashmi di. If we raise voice then some people call us "hatred virus" (ravish Kumar will call us "poisonous people : who hates other community")

— Rahul Kumar (@rahulkumar_18) August 4, 2021

LET them bark. We have to fight back for Hindu and Sanatan's safety. People like Ravish Kumar are nothing but a modern version of JAYCHAND.

— Chinese Virus ( 100% WUHAN Variant) (@aparmar2015) August 4, 2021

Before vandalism, looks like it was newly built, sparkling new in video below. https://t.co/TSXHiotDOy

— Stewie (@NuffinSerious) August 4, 2021

now they have burned it down. https://t.co/GBmRkNA0o0

— Lo_jamun_khao (@AngoorLo) August 4, 2021

now they have burned it down. https://t.co/GBmRkNA0o0

— Lo_jamun_khao (@AngoorLo) August 4, 2021

Speaking of religious minorities in Pakistan, they are treated as non-citizens. As per a report by the Centre for Democracy, Pluralism and Human Rights (CDPHR), the Pakistan Constitution treats everyone equally, but it is only on paper.

The report further said, "They are people without a voice; people without any constitutionally or legally protected rights."

As of the Blasphemy Law, the report mentioned that it works as an instrument of exploitation. It said, "Fake rumours of desecrating the Quran or defaming Islam and the Prophet are spread. Minorities and their families are terrorised, subjugated and converted through this draconian law."

Finally, on April 28th 2021, the European Parliament adopted a joint motion for a resolution on the blasphemy laws in Pakistan. It has comprehensive approaches and addresses the abuses of blasphemy laws.

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