Taliban Vandalised Gurudwara In Kabul, Broke CCTVs And Locks: Sikh Leaders From Afghanistan

Members of the tiny Sikh population in Afghanistan have said that Taliban fighters entered Gurudwara Karte Parwan and vandalised it.

Puneet Singh Chandhok, who is head of a group called Indian World Forum, tweeted, “Alarming reports from #Kabul. Unidentified armed forces entered Gurdwara Karte Parwan.They not only abused the sanctity of the holy place but also vandalised it.Requesting intervention of @narendramodi ji @MEAIndia for safety & well being of our #Hindu #Sikh brethren living there.”

Hindustan Times reported that a member of the Afghan Sikh minority, Sardar Govind Singh, has posted a video on social media, saying that armed men entered the gurudwara and damaged most of the CCTVs and locks. He said they were suspected Taliban members.

Earlier, the Sikh holy flag called Nishan Sahib was removed by the Taliban from the roof of a gurudwara in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktia province. The gurudwara is said to have been visited by Guru Nanak and holds a special significance for Sikhs.