India has strongly condemned the demolition of the historic 125-year-old sacred Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, calling it highly deplorable and targeted act of vandalism. In response to media queries regarding the reported demolition, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed grave concern over its destruction, along with reports of no meaningful action being taken by local authorities or the Evacuee Trust Property Board.

 

He pointed out that this is not an isolated incident, as there have been similar reports earlier. The spokesperson said the systemic targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship in Pakistan continues unabated.

 

India has called upon Pakistan to expeditiously investigate this matter and bring the perpetrators of this act to justice. Mr Jaiswal stressed that the demolished portions of the Gurdwara Sahib should be restored and reconstructed at the earliest.

 

New Delhi has also urged Islamabad 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.