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Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has blasted the anti-social elements who are trying to suppress the religious minorities in Pakistan, and has requested the government to take strict action against the people who bring a bad name to Pakistan. Kaneria recently shared a video on his social media accounts where a few miscreants were seen vandalising a Hindu deity. The incident reportedly took place in the Ranchore Line area of Karachi on December 20. Kaneria said such incidents are not acceptable and tagged PM Imran Khan to have a look in the matter.
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“I am a proud Hindu, Sanatan Dharm is above all for me, and at the same time, I respect every religion. Pakistan has given me so much love and affection, so I am really appalled to see these things," Kaneria was quoted by cricketnext. In middle of Karachi. Religious freedom should not be compromised. Ruining the reputation of Pakistan. I request PM Khan to take action," he said on Wednesday.
Kaneria further demanded a strong law to safeguard the rights of minorities in Pakistan. "In middle of Karachi. Religious freedom should not be compromised. Ruining the reputation of Pakistan. I request PM Khan to take action," he said on Wednesday.
Kaneria made his debut for Pakistan at the age of 19 in 2008. However, he never was able to cement his place in the team. Later, he was banned by England and Whales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2012 on two charges of spot-fixing in English County Championship pro league matches in 2009. Kaneria played 61 Tests for Pakistan, picking 261 wickets at an average of 34.79.
The spinner also questioned PCB's biasness against him and said the board has reduced the bans of other cricketers who were involved in similar incidents. “Others players have been given permission to play cricket by the PCB, but when I asked for a reprieve, they turned it down. Umar Akmal, (Mohammad) Amir, (Mohammad) Asif — all have been allowed by the PCB, but I don’t know why they left me out. Rameez Raja knows me well, he saw me playing. Being the PCB president, he has immense power. But he also didn’t tackle my plea," said the Karachi-born leggie.