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Mint
4 days ago
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- Mint
Hindu community protests ‘illegal occupation' of historic temple land in Pakistan's Hyderabad city
Pakistan: Hindu community members in Pakistan's Sindh province staged a protest on Sunday against the illegal occupation of six acres of land belonging to a historic temple in the nation's Hyderabad city. Protesters demanded urgent action against the builders, who are reportedly from the Kashkheli community. They also alleged that the builders also blocked the access points to the Shiv temple, making it difficult for the community to hold its weekly prayer, reported PTI. The protesters, including women and children, came out on the call of the Pakistan Dalit Ittehad (Pakistan Dravid Alliance), an organisation which advocates for the welfare and rights of the Hindu community, mentioned the PTI report. 'These people have already started illegal construction on the land belonging to the Shiv Temple Shivala in Musa Khatian,' Hindu community leader Seetal Meghwar told reporters. Shiva Kaachi, head of the PDI, expressed frustration over the authorities' inaction despite written complaints to the police and district administration. 'Despite submitting written complaints to the police and district administration, no legal action has been taken. Due to the political influence of the land grabbers, the police are unwilling to remove the encroachments,' PTI quoted Shiva Kaachi as saying. The PDI head warned that if the situation remains unresolved, the next phase of protests would move to Hyderabad city in Pakistan, and the community would also seek legal redress through the courts. The demonstration was held in Tando Jam town, located in the Musa Khatiyan district, about 185 kilometers from Karachi. Another leader, Ram Sundar, highlighted the spiritual importance of the land, which also includes a cremation ground. 'The temple is sacred for us and these builders have started construction on the land surrounding the temple including a cremation ground for the community,' Ram Sundar said. The protest concluded with a sit-in at various locations in the town and a final demonstration in front of the Tando Jam Press Club.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Hindu community in Pakistan's Sindh protests against illegal occupation of temple land
KARACHI: Members of the Hindu community in Pakistan's Sindh province held a protest against the illegal occupation of six acres of land belonging to a historical temple in Hyderabad city. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The protest took place on Sunday in the Tando Jam town of the Musa Khatiyan district, about 185 kilometres from Karachi. "These people have already started illegal construction on the land belonging to the Shiv Temple Shivala in Musa Khatian," Hindu community leader Seetal Meghwar told the media. The protesters, including women and children, came out on the call of the Pakistan Dalit Ittehad (Pakistan Dravid Alliance), which fights for the welfare and rights of the Hindu community. "The temple is sacred for us and these builders have started construction on the land surrounding the temple, including a cremation ground for the community," another community leader, Ram Sundar said. The protesters demanded immediate action from the government against the builders belonging to the influential Kashkheli community in Sindh. The protest concluded with a demonstration in front of the Tando Jam Press Club following sit-ins at different spots in the town. The protesters said the builders had also blocked the access points to the Shiv temple, making it difficult for the community to hold its weekly prayer. "Despite submitting written complaints to the police and district administration, no legal action has been taken. Due to the political influence of the land grabbers, the police are unwilling to remove the encroachments," said Shiva Kaachi, who heads the PDI. He warned that if the government and local authorities didn't take notice they would hold protests in Hyderabad city in the next phase and also approach the courts for justice.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Hindu community in Pakistan's Sindh protests against illegal occupation of temple land
Hindus in Sindh province protested against the illegal seizure of temple land in Hyderabad city. The Shiv Temple Shivala land has been allegedly occupied. Protesters say builders started illegal construction, blocking access to the temple. Community leaders are demanding government action against the Kashkheli community. They submitted complaints to the police and district administration. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Members of the Hindu community in Pakistan's Sindh province held a protest against the illegal occupation of six acres of land belonging to a historical temple in Hyderabad protest took place on Sunday in the Tando Jam town of the Musa Khatiyan district, about 185 kilometres from Karachi "These people have already started illegal construction on the land belonging to the Shiv Temple Shivala in Musa Khatian," Hindu community leader Seetal Meghwar told the protesters, including women and children, came out on the call of the Pakistan Dalit Ittehad (Pakistan Dravid Alliance), which fights for the welfare and rights of the Hindu community."The temple is sacred for us and these builders have started construction on the land surrounding the temple including a cremation ground for the community," another community leader Ram Sundar protesters demanded immediate action from the government against the builders belonging to the influential Kashkheli community in Sindh The protest concluded with a demonstration in front of the Tando Jam Press Club following sit-ins at different spots in the protesters said the builders had also blocked the access points to the Shiv temple, making it difficult for the community to hold its weekly prayer."Despite submitting written complaints to the police and district administration, no legal action has been taken. Due to the political influence of the land grabbers, the police are unwilling to remove the encroachments," said Shiva Kaachi, who heads the warned that if the government and local authorities didn't take notice they would hold protests in Hyderabad city in the next phase and also approach the courts for justice.
