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125 year old gurdwara demolished in Pakistan Punjab province
The Hindu··2 Jul
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, about 70 km from Lahore, was demolished on June 24, 2026, by a local businessman without a required No Objection Certificate, officials said. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered an inquiry and restoration after Sikh community protests. India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned the act as targeted vandalism against a revered shrine.
Prism
What It Means For You
- India-Pakistan minority rights disputes may affect bilateral diplomatic exchanges.
- Sikh diaspora and pilgrims are tracking Pakistan's restoration commitments.
- Heritage shrine protection remains a recurring cross-border concern.
What's Happening
- A 125-year-old gurdwara was demolished in Farooqabad on June 24.
- Pakistan's Punjab government ordered inquiry and restoration after protests.
- India's MEA condemned the demolition on July 2.
Heritage Context
- The shrine is tied to the historic Singh Sabha Movement.
- The businessman acted without the required NOC, officials said.
- DSGMC submitted a memorandum to India's external affairs ministry.
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