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- The gurdwara held considerable historical importance due to its association with the Singh Sabha Movement, a late 19th-century Sikh reform movement that played a pivotal role in preserving Sikh religious identity and institutions.
- The structure, identified as Gurdwara Singh Sabha, was situated in Farooqabad and is said to have been razed during the night of June 24.
- A historic Sikh shrine believed to be over 125 years old has reportedly been demolished in Pakistan’s Punjab province, triggering concern and outrage among members of the Sikh community.
A historic Sikh shrine believed to be over 125 years old has reportedly been demolished in Pakistan’s Punjab province, triggering concern and outrage among members of the Sikh community.
The structure, identified as Gurdwara Singh Sabha, was situated in Farooqabad and is said to have been razed during the night of June 24. According to reports, unidentified miscreants were responsible for the demolition.
The gurdwara held considerable historical importance due to its association with the Singh Sabha Movement, a late 19th-century Sikh reform movement that played a pivotal role in preserving Sikh religious identity and institutions.
Sikh representatives in Pakistan have strongly condemned the incident, alleging that the authorities have failed to take meaningful action against those responsible. Community leaders have also claimed that this is not an isolated case, pointing to previous instances in which Sikh religious sites were allegedly targeted without adequate legal consequences.
Calling for accountability, Sikh organisations have urged the Pakistani government to conduct a thorough investigation, identify the perpetrators, and initiate strict legal proceedings. They have also appealed for stronger measures to safeguard the country’s minority religious heritage and prevent similar incidents in the future.
