Pakistan is deliberately hitting India’s places of worship, it’s a new low: Govt
The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a new height, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) accusing Pakistan of deliberately targeting and shelling places of worship, including gurdwaras, churches, and temples. This is a shocking revelation that has left the nation in shock and outrage.
On Friday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri made this statement while addressing the media, saying that Pakistan’s actions are a new low even for them. He also revealed that two school students lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district when a Pakistani shell hit their homes.
The MEA’s statement comes at a time when relations between the two countries are already strained. The latest escalation began when India launched a pre-dawn airstrike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist camp in Balakot, Pakistan, in response to the Pulwama attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel.
Since then, both countries have been engaged in a war of words, with each side accusing the other of aggression. However, the MEA’s statement takes the issue to a new level, highlighting Pakistan’s deliberate targeting of religious sites.
The MEA’s statement is supported by the fact that several gurdwaras, churches, and temples in Jammu and Kashmir have been damaged or destroyed in recent weeks. These attacks have not only caused physical damage but also hurt the religious sentiments of the people.
The MEA’s statement is also a clear indication that Pakistan is not just targeting military installations or strategic locations, but is deliberately trying to damage the social fabric of the region. This is a new low even for Pakistan, which has a history of promoting hatred and intolerance.
The attacks on religious sites have also led to widespread outrage and anger among the people of India. There have been demonstrations and protests across the country, with people demanding that the government take tough action against Pakistan.
The government has already taken several measures to boost the country’s defense and security, including the deployment of additional troops along the border with Pakistan. The government has also suspended the Samjhauta Express, a train that connects India and Pakistan, in response to the ongoing tensions.
The MEA’s statement is also a clear indication that the government is taking the issue of religious intolerance and violence seriously. The government has been working to promote communal harmony and tolerance, and the MEA’s statement is a clear indication that it will not tolerate any attempts to promote hatred or intolerance.
The MEA’s statement has also been supported by several other countries, including the United States, which has called on Pakistan to take immediate action to prevent further violence and damage to religious sites.
The US State Department has also expressed deep concern over the situation, saying that the attacks on religious sites are unacceptable and that Pakistan must take immediate action to prevent further violence.
The EU too has called on Pakistan to take immediate action to prevent further violence and damage to religious sites. The EU has also urged both countries to engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis peacefully.
The MEA’s statement is a clear indication that the government is determined to take tough action against Pakistan and to protect the country’s interests. The government has already taken several measures to boost the country’s defense and security, and it is clear that it will not tolerate any attempts to promote hatred or intolerance.
In conclusion, the MEA’s statement is a clear indication that Pakistan is deliberately targeting and shelling places of worship, including gurdwaras, churches, and temples. This is a new low even for Pakistan, and the government has promised to take tough action against Pakistan to protect the country’s interests. The government has also urged people to remain calm and peaceful, and to cooperate with the authorities to resolve the crisis peacefully.
News Source: https://x.com/ANI/status/1920820989966815498
