Islamabad, Pakistan has formally appealed to the United Nations for intervention to safeguard Islamic sites in India, highlighting a recent incident involving the demolition of a centuries-old mosque in New Delhi. The call for action was made in a letter to Miguel Angel Moratinos, the top official for the UN Alliance of Civilizations, by Pakistan’s representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram. Akram described the demolition as part of a distressing trend targeting Islamic heritage and sites in India, raising concerns over the rise of Hindu-majoritarianism and its implications for the Muslim population.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Akram’s letter pointed out the demolition as a significant example of the ongoing campaign against Islamic sites in India. He expressed concern over the state-supported nature of such incidents, which he said poses imminent threats to the well-being of Indian Muslims in various aspects of life, including social, economic, and political. The appeal to the UN aims to prompt international action or oversight to prevent further incidents and protect the cultural and religious heritage of Muslims in India.

The request for UN intervention underscores the escalating tensions and the need for measures to ensure the preservation of religious sites and promote harmony among communities. It reflects the broader issues of religious tolerance and the protection of minority rights within the region. The international community’s response to this appeal and its impact on the protection of Islamic sites in India remain to be seen.