FO rejects India's claims over Narowal temple demolition as 'false, politically motivated'
Pakistan says torrential rains damaged the century-old temple and restoration has begun, while rejecting India’s claim of vandalism as politically motivated.
- On Friday, Pakistan rejected India's allegations regarding a century-old Hindu temple in Narowal as "false and politically motivated," citing torrential rain damage on July 21, 2026.
- India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed "deep concern" on September 2 regarding reports of the temple's alleged destruction in Adda Siraj, describing it as vandalism against a historic minority place of worship.
- Spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan stated local authorities surveyed the damage and initiated restoration efforts, dismissing India's accusations as "cheap gimmicks" intended to distort facts.
- Khan further criticized the "weaponisation of Hindutva ideology," asserting that Indian leadership must be held accountable for systematic persecution of Muslim, Sikh, and Christian communities.
- The United Nations and human rights groups note that abuse of Indian minorities has risen in recent years, including demolition of Muslim-owned properties and targeting of Islamic-era monuments.
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Following the Ministry of External Affairs' rebuke, Pakistan has denied allegations of deliberate demolition of a nearly 100-year-old Hindu temple. Pakistan's Foreign Office stated that the temple building was damaged by torrential rain on July 21. India condemned the alleged demolition and demanded an investigation by Pakistan and action against those responsible.
Pak denies century-old Hindu temple razed, says rain brought it down
Pakistan News: Pakistan has rejected allegations that a century-old Hindu temple in its Punjab province was deliberately demolished. Officials have said torrential rain damaged the temple on July 21, while reports suggest it was demolished on August 21, raising questions over the month-long gap between the two accounts.
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Pakistan rejects India's 'false, politically motivated' claims over Narowal temple
Steps initiated for restoration of damaged building: FO.India distorting facts, resorting to cheap gimmicks: FO.FO calls for holding India accountable for minorities' persecution.Pakistan on Friday rejected India's false and...
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