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Outrage Follows Destruction of Historic Farooqabad Gurdwara

The 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad lies in ruins, a demolition that has triggered sharp diplomatic friction between New Delhi and Islamabad. Indian officials are framing the destruction not as an isolated incident, but as a systematic effort to erase minority religious heritage within Pakistan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has demanded the immediate reconstruction of the site, insisting that Pakistani authorities provide concrete guarantees for the safety of the Sikh community. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs characterized the event as part of a recurring pattern of targeted aggression against religious minorities across the border.

Prominent political figures, including BJP leader Tarun Chugh and Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, have condemned the act, questioning the sincerity of Pakistan’s stated commitments to protecting minority rights. Meanwhile, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has pressed the Union government to intensify diplomatic pressure on Islamabad, emphasizing the deep spiritual significance the site held for Sikhs globally. The incident has reignited long-standing tensions regarding the preservation of historical religious landmarks in the region.

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