Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Man Arrested After Hindu Temple Vandalised in Pakistan’s Sindh
A Hindu temple in a village in Pakistan’s Sindh province was damaged.
The temple is called Mata Jog Maya Temple.
Its caretaker found some idols smashed and broken and told the police.
Police arrested a man they suspect may have been involved.
They are still investigating whether anyone else took part.
The articles do not say why the temple was vandalised.
Police arrested a man suspected of vandalising the Mata Jog Maya Temple in Rathi village.
The temple is in the Nagarparkar area of Pakistan’s Sindh province.
Parts of the temple were found vandalised on Monday night.
The caretaker found some murtis, or idols, smashed and broken and reported the damage to police.
Police said an investigation is underway to determine whether more than one person was involved.
- Who
- A man was arrested on suspicion of vandalising the temple; the caretaker reported the damage.
- What
- Parts of the temple, including some idols, were vandalised.
- When
- The damage was found on Monday morning after occurring on Monday night; police announced the arrest on Tuesday.
- Where
- Mata Jog Maya Temple in Rathi village, Nagarparkar, Sindh province, Pakistan.
- Why
- The motive was not reported; police are investigating whether more than one person was involved.
- Temple
- Mata Jog Maya Temple
- Location
- Rathi village, Nagarparkar area, Sindh, Pakistan
- Damage reported
- Some murtis (idols) were smashed and broken
- Discovery
- The caretaker found the damage on Monday morning
- Arrest
- A man was taken into custody as the prime suspect
- Investigation
- Police are determining whether more than one person was involved