Govt has told Pak to protect Hindus,Krishna tells RS

We have consistently conveyed peace and progress8230;. It is imperative for Pakistan to fulfil its solemn commitment of not allowing forces and terrorists8230; against India, he said.

Krishna noted that it has come to the governments notice that some forces,which are hostile are going scot-free to carry hatred towards India. We have conveyed to Pakistan. This will not help in bettering relations, he said,adding that India and Pakistan will soon sign revised bilateral visas during the Home Secretary-level talks to be held later this month.

The salient feature of this will be increase in number of cities where the citizens of the two countries can visit,revision in senior citizen and child visas8230; introduction of group visa.

Earlier,during the short discussion initiated by the BJP,RS members expressed concern over the plight of Hindus in Pakistan and asked the government to grant citizenship to those who want to come back.

BJPs Balbir Punj cited instances of large-scale atrocities against the Hindus and the damage caused to their places of worship.

Punj alleged that Hindus were being discriminated against and young girls from the community kidnapped and converted into Islam forcefully.

Even the Pakistan National Human Rights Commission has brought this issue to light, he said.