Minority Groups Accuse Govt of Ignoring Heritage Sites in Pakistan

PMMP officials claim the temple was dismantled brick by brick, with stones, bricks and metal fittings removed from the site. They argue that the board’s claim of a “natural collapse” does not explain the disappearance of these materials. The group has called for the temple to be rebuilt in its original form and for the Punjab government to guarantee security for Hindu temples, Sikh gurdwaras, and Christian churches across the province.

The report also references earlier incidents, such as the partial demolition of a 125‑year‑old gurdwara in Farooqabad in June, which was allegedly carried out by a local trader without legal permission. Community protests forced officials to acknowledge the damage and promise reconstruction.