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What to know about 125-year-old Gurdwara Singh Sabha demolished in ... A 125-year-old historic gurdwara was demolished in Pakistan's Punjab province by a local businessman, sparking protests by the minority Sikh community in the area. The act drew criticism from India, which strongly condemned it as “highly deplorable and targeted act of vandalism” against the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib – a revered Sikh shrine. Following reports of the vandalism, a delegation from the the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) met officials from the ministry of external affairs. They submitted a memorandum, requesting the government to ensure no further demolition or damage is caused to the gurdwara, news agency PTI reported. The Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib is a decades-old historic shrine located in Farooqabad, some 70 kms fromLahore. Punjab minorities minister Ramesh Singh Arora, who announced the immediate restoration of the gurdwara, directed the Auqaf Department to immediately conduct an inquiry into the ownership and status of the land on which it stood, according to PTI. Arora said initial information suggested the property was not registered as Auqaf land. The…

Historic 125-year-old Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Pakistan demolished A 125-year-old Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Pakistan's Punjab province was allegedly demolished by miscreants during the night of June 24 and 25 according to media reports and the historic gurdwara is located in Farooqabad near Gurdwara Sacha Sauda. The incident has raised concern among Sikh representatives in Pakistan who have accused authorities of not taking action after demolition and they have also claimed that similar incidents have happened in the past and have demanded strict legal action against those responsible. Bhupinder Singh who is a Sikh representative from Nankana Sahib in Pakistan shared a video message on social media about the incident and in the video he alleged that the 125-year-old Gurdwara Singh Sabha was demolished during intervening night of June 24 and 25 which was between 8th and 9th night of Muharram and he also accused authorities of ignoring the matter and appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to take notice of the incident and ensure that proper legal action is taken against those involved. According to the information shared by Sikh representatives, no action has been ta…

India Condemns Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurdwara In Pakistan, Seeks ... 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…

125-year-Old Gurdwara demolished in Pakistan, India reacts Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info Summarized by AI; it may make mistakes. Check important info India on Wednesday condemned the reported demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan's Punjab province, after a local businessman allegedly razed the historic Sikh shrine without mandatory official clearance. According to Pakistani authorities, the gurdwara was demolished on the night of June 24 without obtaining the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned department. The incident sparked protests from the local Sikh community, prompting the Punjab provincial government to order an inquiry and announce restoration of the shrine. Reacting to the incident, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the demolition as a "highly deplorable and targeted act of vandalism" against a revered Sikh place of worship. “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 d…

125-Year-Old Historic Gurdwara in Pakistan Allegedly Demolished; Sikh ... Heritage 125-Year-Old Historic Gurdwara in Pakistan Allegedly Demolished; Sikh Community Demands Action by Harleen Kaur July 1, 2026 written by Harleen Kaur July 1, 2026 11 You May Also Be Interested In Books Replace Beats at Punjab Wedding as NRI Couple Promotes Reading Culture Embracing Diversity: The Significance of Sikh Heritage Month in Canada From Peshawar to Mumbai: A Tale of Survival and Solidarity Amidst the 1947 Partition Pul Kanjri’s Silent Sentinels: Remembering a Fierce Chapter of the 1971 War Punjabi Cultural Society Shines at 90th Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade Chief Khalsa Diwan: An Organisation with a Difference AI Generated Summary 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 Pakist…

Historic gurdwara demolished in Pakistan's Punjab, Sikh community protests India reacts to demolition, calls it ‘deeply distressing’, ‘despicable act

'Targeted act of vandalism': India condemns demolition of gurdwara in Pak India has strongly condemned the reported demolition of a 125-year-old Sikh Gurdwara in Pakistan's Farooqabad, terming it a "targeted act of vandalism." The Ministry of External Affairs expressed grave concern over the lack of action by local authorities and the Evacuee Trust Property Board. This incident is seen as part of a continuing pattern of attacks on religious minorities and their places of worship in Pakistan.

Highly deplorable: India slams targeted demolition of 125-year-old ... Highly deplorable: India slams targeted demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan By IANS | Updated: July 1, 2026 20:30 IST 2026-07-01T20:26:53+5:30 2026-07-01T20:30:31+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next New Delhi, July 1 India on Wednesday strongly condemned the "highly deplorable" and "targeted act of vandalism" against ... Highly deplorable: India slams targeted demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan New Delhi, July 1 India on Wednesday strongly condemned the "highly deplorable" and "targeted act of vandalism" against a revered Sikh shrine in Pakistan while once again highlighting the systemic targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship across the border which continues unabated. Responding to media queries, the spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Randhir Jaiswal stated that India has taken note of 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 de…