• Source:JND
HighLights
  1. India condemns demolition of 125-year-old Sikh gurdwara in Pakistan.
  2. MEA calls it "highly deplorable" and "targeted act of vandalism."
  3. India demands swift investigation, justice, and gurdwara reconstruction.

India on Wednesday strongly condemned the reported demolition of a 125-year-old Sikh gurdwara in Pakistan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the incident reflects a continued pattern of concern regarding the treatment of religious minorities and their places of worship in Pakistan. India's response came after Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan’s Farooqabad was demolished by miscreants during the intervening night of June 24 and 25.

India Condemns The Incident

In an official statement, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the incident a “highly deplorable” and “targeted act of vandalism.” He expressed serious concern over the demolition of the historic Gurdwara in Farooqabad. “We have seen the deeply distressing reports regarding the demolition of the historic 125-year-old sacred Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan. We strongly condemn this highly deplorable and targeted act of vandalism against a revered Sikh shrine,” Jaiswal said.

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MEA Calls Attack 'Highly Deplorable'

He further said the lack of action by local authorities and the Evacuee Trust Property Board adds to the gravity of the situation. “Its destruction, along with reports of no meaningful action being taken by local authorities or the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), is a matter of grave concern,” the statement added. Jaiswal also highlighted that this is not an isolated incident and pointed to a broader pattern of concern.

India Calls To Rebuild The Gurdwara

“This is unfortunately not an isolated incident, as we have also seen similar reports earlier. The systemic targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship in Pakistan continues unabated,” Jaiswal said. He further urged the Pakistan government to conduct a swift investigation into the incident and ensure those responsible are brought to justice. He also called for the damaged portions of the gurdwara to be restored at the earliest.

“We call upon the Government of Pakistan to expeditiously investigate this matter and bring the perpetrators of this despicable act to justice. The demolished portions of the Gurdwara Sahib should be restored and reconstructed at the earliest. Further, we urge the Government of Pakistan to discharge its obligations to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of its minority communities and their places of worship and put a decisive end to the prevailing environment of sectarian violence and religious intolerance in Pakistan,” the statement added.

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