SC directs to arrest culprits involved in RYK temple attack

Dunya News

SC has directed the concerned authorities to immediately arrest the suspects

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Supreme Court (SC) on Friday has taken up the case of vandalizing a Hindu temple in Rahim Yar Khan and expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of commissioner in this regard.

Hearing the case, the apex court has directed the concerned authorities to immediately arrest the suspects involved in the attack and receive money for restoration of the temple from them.

The SC has also ordered to take action against those who provoked the people to destroy the temple and form a village committee for establishment of peace in the area.

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed remarked, “The incident has defamed Pakistan at international level. Not a single suspect has been taken into custody despite passage of three days.”

Meanwhile, additional attorney general has told the court that Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken notice of the mishap.

Subsequently, the court has sought progress report regarding the case in one week.

Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the government will restore the vandalized temple by mob in Rahim Yar Khan.

Imran Khan in a tweet, said that he had already directed Inspector General (IG) Punjab to arrest the culprits of temple attack and take action against any police negligence.