Pakistan Chargé d’affaires summoned and protest lodged at the vandalism at Nankana Sahib Gurudwara and the targeted killing of minority Sikh community member in Peshawar
Pakistan’s Chargé d’affaires, Syed Haider Shah was summoned to lodge a strong protest at the recent acts of vandalism and desecration of the holy Gurdwara Sri Janam Asthan at Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, and the targeted killing of minority Sikh community member in Peshawar, Pakistan.
India also shared strong concerns raised by members of civil society, parliamentarians and others at the continued persecution of religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan, including the recent despicable and heinous acts. The Government of Pakistan was called upon to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of the members of the minority communities in Pakistan, including their places of worship, and take immediate measures to expeditiously bring the perpetrators of such despicable and heinous acts to justice.
[Press Release dt. 06-01-2020]
Ministry of External Affairs