India, Oct. 16 -- Pakistani authorities have halted the demolition of the 200-year-old Ram Leela temple in Dera Ismail Khan following the intervention of Dera Civil Society president Sohail Ahmed Aazmi.

The Hindu temple is among 400 properties in the region included in the cultural heritage list maintained by the Department of Archaeology and Museums.

Located in the heart of Rahim Bazaar, the historic structure was reportedly at risk of being demolished to make way for a commercial building.

He said consultations with the relevant authorities were underway to prevent further damage to the historic structure and determine measures for its protection.

Aazmi said he was informed in the morning that some people were attempting to demolish...