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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Arpan Rai

India rejects Pakistan’s criticism over hatred and threats to Muslims

Indian officials have said they reject “unwarranted comments” from Pakistan’s president Asif Ali Zardari who condemned the threat of demolition to nearly a 1,000-year-old mosque in the ancient Indian city of Varanasi.

Mr Zardari on Saturday said he was deeply concerned over the threats of demolition and a legal notice served to the historic mosque Masjid Ganj Shaheeda and called on India to stop such actions.

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