125-year-old historic gurdwara demolished in Pakistan; India calls it a despicable act
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Punjab, Jul 2, 2026: A 125-year-old gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province was demolished by a local businessman, triggering protests from the Sikh community and drawing strong condemnation from India.
The historic Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib, located in Farooqabad, about 70 km from Lahore, was reportedly demolished without the mandatory No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned authorities, according to a government official.
Following the incident, Punjab Minorities Minister Ramesh Singh Arora visited the site and announced that the historic gurdwara would be restored immediately.
India condemns demolition
Reacting to the incident, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the demolition as "deeply disturbing" and strongly condemned what it called a "highly deplorable" and "targeted act of vandalism" against a revered Sikh shrine.
"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," the MEA said in a statement.
The ministry urged Pakistani authorities to restore and reconstruct the demolished portions of the gurdwara at the earliest.
The MEA also expressed concern over reports that no meaningful action had been taken by local authorities or the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB), stating that the destruction of the shrine was "a matter of grave concern."
It further alleged that the "systematic targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship in Pakistan continues unabated."
Meanwhile, a delegation from the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) met officials of the MEA on Wednesday and submitted a memorandum urging the Indian government to intervene and ensure that no further demolition or damage is caused to Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib.
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