To offend Hindus even more deeply, the attack was carried out in the day celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
by Massimo Introvigne
Hindu temples continue to be attacked in Pakistan. One was vandalized in Khipro in the Sanghar district of Pakistan’s Sindh province on August 30. The date is significant and especially offensive for the Hindus, as it coincides with the feast of Krishna Janmashtami, the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna.
That offending the religious feeling of the Hindus was exactly what was intended is confirmed by the fact that a statue of Krishna was the main target of the attack.
A Christian who first denounced the attack on Twitter canceled his account from the social network in unclear circumstances.
However, local journalists went to Khipro, and shared on Twitter additional pictures of the attack and video interviews with eyewitnesses.
The incident is not isolated. Almost every week, Hindu and Sikh temples are vandalized in Pakistan. Minorities and human rights organizations blame Muslim ultra-fundamentalists and radical Islamic parties who thrive on hate speech against religious minorities.