Ram Leela Temple in Dera Ismail Khan sealed amid demolition fears

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The authorities here on Saturday locked and sealed the historic Ram Leela Temple in Rahim Bazaar days after civil society activists intervened to stop the demolition of the heritage building for the construction of a commercial plaza at the site. The building had earlier been sealed by Assistant Commissioner Hamid Siddiq following public protests and work at the site was stopped, said local sources. The latest development came as civil society representatives and members of the Hindu community held a joint meeting to discuss the reported move to demolish the temple. The…