SFJ commends Pakistan for ordering repairs to 125-year-old gurdwara, criticizes India’s Sikh heritage record
Key takeaways
- Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Andrabi said the incident did not reflect state policy and confirmed that the ETPB would oversee repairs to the historic shrine.
- “The 125-year-old Gurdwara was not damaged by a mob or through state action, but by an individual.
- In a statement, SFJ welcomed Pakistan’s response, saying the government’s commitment to restoring the site demonstrated its support for preserving Sikh religious heritage.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize WASHINGTON D.C: Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a pro-Khalistan advocacy group, has praised Pakistan’s decision to repair damage to a 125-year-old Sikh gurdwara, while accusing India of attempting to undermine Pakistan’s record on protecting Sikh religious sites.
The statement came after Pakistan’s Foreign Office said that damage to the historic Gurdwara Sahib was caused by an individual rather than a mob or state authorities and that restoration work would be carried out by the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB).
Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Tahir Andrabi said the incident did not reflect state policy and confirmed that the ETPB would oversee repairs to the historic shrine.