Islamabad: FO expresses concern over more 'Babri mosque tragedies' in India on 30th demolition anniversary Foreign Office expressed concern about reprisal of further "tragedies" in India like Babri Masjid incident on occasion of its 30th demolition anniversary.

Demolition had sparked nationwide riots that killed more than 3,000 people in decades-long dispute that has fueled Hindu-Muslim tension.

In a press release FO said that Indian Hindu supremacist groups were demanding conversion of some other masajid into temples, including Varanasi's Gyanvapi Masjid. "These demands might lead to more tragedies like that of Babri Masjid.

"There is persistent assault on religious freedoms of Indian Muslims. Ruling party in India continues to incite hysteria and hatred against Muslims," press release reads. FO noted that anniversary was "Sad reminder of growing anti-Muslim frenzy in India ever since."

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 07 2022

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