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125-year-old gurdwara demolished in Pakistan, India condemns vandalism
NDTV··2 Jul
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, was demolished on the night of June 24 by a local businessman without the required No Objection Certificate, officials said. India called it a highly deplorable act of vandalism against a revered Sikh shrine. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered an inquiry and restoration after local Sikhs protested.
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What It Means For You
- India-Pakistan minority rights disputes may affect bilateral diplomatic exchanges.
- Sikh pilgrims and diaspora communities are tracking restoration commitments in Punjab, Pakistan.
- Heritage shrine protection remains a recurring concern for cross-border religious sites.
What's Happening
- A 125-year-old gurdwara was demolished in Farooqabad on June 24.
- A businessman acted without the required NOC, officials said.
- Pakistan's Punjab government ordered inquiry and restoration after protests.
Heritage Context
- The shrine is linked to the historic Singh Sabha Movement.
- India's MEA condemned the demolition as targeted vandalism.
- Local Sikhs protested before authorities took notice of the incident.
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