Sonia Gandhi urges Centre to ensure protection of Sikh pilgrims in Pakistan
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress President Sonia Gandhi has expressed shock and dismay over the incident of mob attack on Gurudwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan and asked the Centre to take up the issue with Pakistan to ensure the safety of the pilgrims and the employees of the gurudwara.
"Congress president Sonia Gandhi has condemned the unwarranted and unprovoked attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan by an unruly mob of miscreants," a Congress statement read.
Nankana Sahib is the birth place of the first Guru of Sikhs Guru Nanak and is considered one of the holiest shrines of the Sikh community.
"Expressing dismay and concern on the safety of Sikh pilgrims and the employees, she called upon the Government of India to immediately take up the issue with Pakistani authorities to ensure security for the pilgrims and adequate security for the Holy shrine to prevent any future attacks. Government of India should also press for immediate registration of case, arrest and action against the culprits," the statement added.
On Friday, a violent mob surrounded the iconic gurudwara and pelted stone with devotees inside. Videos showing the attack and people threatening to destroy the gurudwara went viral on social media.
Indian government has strongly condemned the attack and asked the government of Pakistan to ensure the safety and security of the Sikh population.
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