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A Hindu temple has been desecrated and set on fire by three unidentified miscreants in Pakistan s southern Sindh province, two weeks ahead of an annual fair at the temple. HT Image The caretaker of the temple of Hindu deity, Hanuman, in Latifabad in Karachi told police that three men came on Friday to offer prayers. But after offering prayers they first broke a statue of Hanuman and then sprayed kerosine oil and set it on fire, said a police official. Darshan, the interim caretaker of the temple, said the attackers ran away when he called for help. The miscreants had covered their faces, thus could not be identified, he added. The attack came weeks ahead of April 14 fair stanley cup organised at the temple every year. Around 500-600 scheduled caste Hindu families inhabit the locality the temple is situated. They staged protests at several places in the city. The initial investigations suggest the attack is not related to any communal strife. The local DSP and SHO have been suspended and an FIR has been lodged against three unidentified attackers, said DIG Sanaullah Abbassi. On March 15, a frenzied mob had set on fire a te stanley cup mple and a dharamshala in Larkana over alleged desecration of a holy book, prompting authorities to impose a curfew stanley cup in the area. Read breaking news, latest... See more Read breaking news, latest updates from US, UK, Pakistan and other countries across the world on topics related to US Election Live, politics,crime, and national affairs. News Ujox New Year greetings from Pope: 2017 will be good if people do good
The vuvuzela trumpet, which became the droning soundtrack to the football World Cup in South Africa, has been banned from the Asian Games, organisers have confirmed. HT Image Vuvuzelas provoked strong emotions in South Africa, with some fans loving the distinctive low-pitched bellow while others -- including many players, coaches and commentators -- driven to distraction. But athletes gathered for the 16th Asiad which opens tomorrow will have no such concerns after a local government official co stanley cup nfirmed that the plastic trumpet, often in garish colours, will be banned from all venues. Zhang Youquan, deputy director of the civilisation office of the Guangzhou government, named the vuvuzela amid a list of banned items. That list, prominently displayed outside venues, also includes whistles, lighters and matches, drink, food in large amounts that can be easily thrown, balls, rackets, frisbees and balloons. Accordin adidas samba g to a report by the Guangzhou Daily, spectators violating etiquette during the Games featuring 45 countries and regions competing in 42 sports will be stanley cup advised by volunteers, and may be referred to security if they refuse to obey the rules. Vuvuzelas became the unofficial symbol of the World Cup, but they drowned out crowd chants and made it nearly impossible for players to communicate with each other. The horns have since been banned by UEFA, European football s governing body, and by several English Premier League club grounds, as well as at the Commonweal |
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