KARACHI, May 17: President of the Native Jetty Mandir Bachao Action Committee ex-MNA Dr Khatumal Jeewan has informed KPT chairman that the illegal occupation and unauthorized work on the centuries-old Laxmi Narain Temple is still under way in contravention of the concerned minorities’ will and desire.

In his letter sent to the KPT chairman on Wednesday, Dr Jeewan regretted the government’s indifference demonstrated in this regard, saying that it seemed the authorities concerned, mainly the KPT, had ignored the minorities’ protests.

“Nobody is ready to listen to the protests from the minority community,” he deplored, adding that the KPT, being custodian of the historic temple should direct the GLC management to stop the work on the premises of the Jhoolay Lal Temple and push back the proposed wall to at least 300 feet from the Laxmi Narain Temple.

He said the Hindu community believed that the authorities ought to respect the minority’s right and freedom of worship.—PPI