The only Hindu temple in Lahore, Pakistan, has been knocked down to make way for a commercial building.



The Times of India:

India has lodged a formal protest against the demolition of a Hindu temple in Lahore which has agitated political parties and religious groups here.....................

Center chronicle:

It is a matter of satisfaction that several political parties of Pakistan have objected to such demolition of temple. Otherwise also, Pakistan Government has offered appreciable facilities to uplift minority-places of religion like at Nankana Sahib and Katasraj. Interesting aspect is that official tourist-booklet published by Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) initiates description of Lahore as ‘named after Luv, son of the legendry hero of Ramayana because Luv founded the city of Lahore’. Pakistani government should rebuild a glorious temple in Lahore to respect hurt sentiments of crores of Hindus worldwide after punishing the erring official................

Under Section 295 of the Pakistan Penal Code, demolition of any place of worship is strictly prohibited.