Friday, October 1, 2010

Hindu temples' security beefed up in Sindh

KARACHI: Security at Hindu temples in Sindh have been beefed up to avoid any mishap in retaliation to Babri Mosque’s decision by the Indian High Court.

The Indian High Court of Allahabad was to announce the long awaited decision on Babri Mosque of Ayodhya any time on Thursday. From the beginning of the day, authorities arranged for heavy contingents of police and rangers to be deployed at all Hindu temples and other sacred places in the province.

After waiting the day out, the Indian High Court of Allahabad announced its decision in favor of Hindus, rejecting the Indian Sunni Waqaf Board’s plea.

Fearing a harsh response from extremist elements of the country, authorities have mounted security arrangements at Hindu sacred places all across the province