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Pakistan: The 'holy' crocodiles of the Manghopir shrine

Haroon Janjua Islamabad | Zulfiqar Kunbhar Karachi
October 19, 2022

Some locals believe the animals are the disciples of Saint Mangho, or Manghopir, and the hot sulfur springs at the shrine have healing powers. Despite their "spiritual" status, the crocodiles are forced to live in a restricted space.

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