Punjab CM condemns attempts to convert gurdwara into mosque in Pak
PTI, Jul 28, 2020, 11:39 AM IST
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday, July 28 condemned the attempts reportedly being made to convert a famous gurdwara in Pakistan’s Lahore city into a mosque.
“Strongly condemn attempts being made to convert holy Gurdwara Sri Shahidi Asthan in Lahore, site of martyrdom of Bhai Taru Singh Ji, into a mosque.
“Urge @DrSJaishankar to convey Punjab”s concerns in strongest terms to Pakistan to safeguard all Sikh places of reverence,” Singh said in a tweet.
Gurdwara Shahidi Asthan is a historical shrine where Bhai Taru Singh made the supreme sacrifice in 1745.
India on Monday lodged a strong protest with the Pakistan High Commission over reports of attempts being made to convert the gurdwara at Naulakha Bazaar into a mosque.
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