KARACHI/ISLAMABAD- Patron-in-chief of Pakistan Hindu Council and Member National Assembly, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, has strongly condemned the torching of Hanuman temple in Tando Mohammad Khan, a small city located at 40 kilometer distance from Hyderabad, Sindh.

According to a statement issued today, Pakistan Hindu Council requested Government of Pakistan for the provision of security of Hindu worship places at national level, adding that around 1,400 Hindus religious sites across the country were in dire need to be protected by the Government.

Dr Ramesh also regretted the burning of Holy Books, Geeta and Ramayan, during the tragic incident. He emphasized that if the Supreme Court Orders regarding protection of Minorities Rights was strongly implemented, then such incidents could be avoided. He further questioned that why innocent minorities were left at the mercy of anarchists.