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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (VM)

Mangalore, Dec 12: "The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal are furious over the demolition of Sri Ram Temple in the southern city of Karachi in Pakistan," said Jagadish Shenava, secretary of VHP.

He was speaking at a protest staged in this regard near the DC's office here on Tuesday December 11.

Shenava said that Hindus being minorities in Pakistan are facing continuous harassment by the locals over there, which was not acceptable.

Addressing the audience, M B Puranik, VHP divisional president said that every person has right to freedom. "But we see many temples being demolished there. This should not happen. Such harassment is not faced by minorities in our country," he added.

"The demolition of the temple has shattered the Hindus and given rise to fear among them. The problem is that there is no safety and protection for minority communities in Pakistan," he said.

"Hence, we demand the government to take strict action on the matter and to facilitate the reconstruction of the temple soon," he added.

Krishnamoorthy, chief secretary, in his address said that the Indian government seems to be least bothered on the matter. "We find violence against Hindus in other countries but so far nothing has been done for their security," he said.

Manohar Tulajram, president of VHP, Gopal Kuthar, secretary, Bhujand Kulal, convenor, Kateel Dinesh Pai, Pradeep Pumpwell, Praveen Kateel and Ganesh Kumpala were present among others.