Pakistan has urged the international community to help protect Muslim religious heritage in India on the anniversary of the demolition of the ancient Babri Masjid in Ayodhya.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi gave this statement during a regular press briefing on Friday.
In 1992, a Hindu mob attacked the mosque and demolished it following the riots in India. In the riots, more than 2000 people lost their lives, mainly Muslims.
In November, the Indian Prime Minister raised a saffron flag at the top of the Ram Mandir. Modi announced the completion of the temple, more than a year after its consecration.
The site where the Ram Mandir has been built was a disputed site between Hindus and Muslims for years.
Babri Masjid is etched in our collective memory,” said Andrabi, adding: “On December 6, 1992, this historic mosque in Ayodhya was destroyed in circumstances that continue to evoke deep sadness and concern. The event remains unsettling for all who stand against intolerance and religious discrimination.”
However, Pakistan stressed that preserving Muslim heritage in India is a shared responsibility of the international community. “It is essential that all acts undermining Muslim religious symbols or historical legacy be addressed with transparency, accountability, and a firm commitment to justice,” the FO spokesperson said.
