A historic Hindu
temple at Rawalpindi in Pakistan is facing demolition to make
way for barracks for soldiers. The temple has existed from pre-partition era (creation of separate country Pakistan for Muslims). The temple along with a Hindu graveyard and 53 single-room houses could be
demolished at the site.
Zee News reports the following about this news [Link]:
"Built in 1935,
Maharishi Walmeck Sawami Jee Temple popularly known as Balaknash Temple is
located at Gracy Lines of Chaklala, which falls in the municipal jurisdiction
of military-managed Rawalpindi Cantonment Board.
The decision has
caused anger among the Hindus as the temple is centre of religious activities
of the small community in Rawalpindi, about 25 km from here.
A Hindu resident,
Ashok Chand, told media that the temple and the houses were legally built
before partition and there was no reason to demolish them.
"We refused to
go to India and decided to stay in Jinnah's Pakistan, now our homes and sacred
temple are being bulldozed. Are not we Pakistanis or at least humans?" he
said.
About 60 Hindu
families live in Rawalpindi which had a thriving Hindu population before the
partition."
We hope the plan to demolish the temple and other structures belonging to Hindus is scrapped and Hindus are allowed their right of worship and practicing their religion.
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