Acting IG Sindh orders improved security around Hindu temples

Published March 17, 2014
Paramilitary soldiers stand guard outside the temple that was attacked on Saturday night, in Larkana, March 16, 2014. — Photo by Reuters
Paramilitary soldiers stand guard outside the temple that was attacked on Saturday night, in Larkana, March 16, 2014. — Photo by Reuters

KARACHI: The acting Inspector General of Sindh Police, Iqbal Mahmood, on Monday directed DIGs, AIGs and SPs of different zones to beef-up security arrangements at areas inhabited by members of the Hindu community.

The directives follow the events of Saturday, when a mob set on fire a Dharamshala and damaged some statues of Hindu deities in an adjacent temple in Larkana in protest against alleged desecration of Holy Quran.

In his directives, Mahmood said special measures must also be adopted for security of all temples as well as community halls and other facilities frequented by members of the Hindu community across the province.

The Sindh police chief said no complacency could be allowed in providing protection to members of the community in particular and the public in general.

For the purpose, he said coordinated patrolling and snap checking must be adopted as essential components of the security plan developed for areas across the province.

Mahmood said security must also be immediately strengthened across the board to all mosques, imambargahs, seminaries, mausoleums and other sensitive buildings, including government installations, educational institutions managed by missionaries and public places.

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