India Condemns Destruction of Century Old Hindu Temple in Pakistan
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- The Indian Express
- Hindustan Times
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India has condemned the reported destruction of a century old Hindu temple in the Narowal region of Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, described the event as a reprehensible act of vandalism and called on the government in Islamabad to conduct a prompt and transparent investigation to hold those responsible accountable. New Delhi further demanded that Pakistan take immediate remedial measures to restore the desecrated temple and ensure the safety and religious freedom of its minority citizens.
The temple, located in village Siraj, was reportedly demolished on August 21. While the Indian government highlighted the apparent apathy of Pakistani authorities, reports from within Pakistan indicate a dispute over the cause of the destruction. The Pakistan Masiha Millat Party, a minority rights group, alleged that the structure was deliberately demolished to allow for the expansion of an adjoining seminary. Conversely, the Evacuee Trust Property Board claimed that the temple collapsed due to heavy rainfall.
Outlets with a center lean focused on the official diplomatic demands and the vulnerability of minority communities. An outlet with a center right lean framed the event as India lambasting Pakistan and provided additional context regarding the internal Pakistani dispute over whether the demolition was intentional or accidental.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- The coverage focused on the official diplomatic condemnation and the broader issue of minority rights in Pakistan.
- Centre-right
- The coverage used stronger language such as lambasts and included specific details about the internal Pakistani dispute over the cause of the demolition.
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