India has strongly condemned the reported demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, describing the incident as a deeply disturbing act of vandalism against a revered Sikh place of worship.
Responding to media queries, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "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. 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 MEA said the incident was not an isolated one and expressed concern over what it described as the continued targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship in Pakistan.
"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."
India urged the Pakistani government to investigate the incident without delay, identify those responsible and ensure that the damaged portions of the gurdwara are restored and reconstructed at the earliest.
The MEA also called on Pakistan to fulfil its responsibility to safeguard minority communities and their places of worship.
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"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 structure, identified as Gurdwara Singh Sabha, was located in Farooqabad and is reported to have been demolished during the night of June 24.
According to reports, unidentified miscreants were responsible for razing the structure.
The gurdwara held historical significance because of its association with the Singh Sabha Movement, the late 19th-century Sikh reform movement that played a key role in preserving Sikh religious identity and institutions.
Sikh representatives in Pakistan have condemned the demolition, alleging that authorities have failed to take meaningful action against those responsible.
Community leaders have also claimed that the incident is not isolated, alleging that Sikh religious sites have been targeted in previous cases without adequate legal action against those involved.
