The Hindu community of Lahore held a candlelight vigil on Saturday at Krishna Mandir for the victims of the cowardly attack on Army Public School and College in Peshawar that left 150 dead of which 133 were children. Special prayers were offered for the departed souls on this occasion.
“The Hindu community extends deepest sympathies to the parents and families of the victims of Peshawar attack. The tragic incident is a serious blow to the humanity. We stand united with the Pakistan Army to root out the menace of terrorism from our country,” said Hindu Sudhar Sabha president Amarnath Randhawa while strongly condemning the brutal killing. The members of the Hindu community including women and children also conducted special prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.
Holding candles and placards, they observed two-minute silence to honour the departed souls. The members of the community also appreciated the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb and prayed for its success.
The temple caretaker Manohar Chand said, “It was a cowardly act to target the schoolchildren. We are all united against extremism and want to work together to make Pakistan a peaceful country.”