The Hindu temple in Punjab’s Rahim Yar Khan has been restored by the local administration and will be open to worshipers soon, say members of the Hindu community.
The 20-year-old temple was vandalized by a mob last week, who broke the interiors as well as the idols (Moortis) placed inside. Following the attack, the local Hindu community also fled the area.
“The Ganesh temple has been restored,” Dharminder Kumar, a journalist and activist who lives in the area, told Geo.tv today, “The only thing left to restore are the broken idols (Moortis), work on which is expected to begin on August 15.”
Besides repairs, a boundary wall has also been constructed outside the temple and plans put in place to provide security to worshippers.
Last week, Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the attack and directed the inspector general police to arrest the culprits. He also promised to restore the temple.
