PM Imran directs police to arrest culprits involved in ransacking Hindu temple
Islamabad/Lahore: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday took notice of ransacking at the Ganesh Temple in Bhong, Rahim Yar Khan district, directing the Punjab police chief to ensure arrest of all culprits and take action against any police negligence.
"The govenment will rstore the Mandir," the premier said in a tweet.
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has also sought report from the Commissioner and the Regional Police Officer of Bahawalpur about the incident.
Strongly condemn attack on Ganesh Mandir in Bhung, RYK yesterday. I have already asked IG Punjab to ensure arrest of all culprits & take action against any police negligence. The govt will also restore the Mandir.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 5, 2021
The chief minister also directed to hold an impartial investigation while taking legal action against the elements involved in it.
"No one will be allowed to take the law into their hands, he stated. The state is duty-bound to fully protect the minorities' places of worship and they also enjoy equal rights," the CM concluded.
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