The Government of India condemned the demolition of the Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Pakistan's Punjab province, calling the act highly deplorable [1, 2].

The incident heightens diplomatic tensions between the two neighbors and raises concerns regarding the protection of religious minorities in Pakistan. India said the demolition was a targeted attack on the Sikh community's places of worship [1, 2].

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the demolished structure was 125 years old [1]. The Indian government said the event was an act of intolerance [1, 2].

India has called for a high-level inquiry into the destruction of the site [1]. Officials said that the demolition of the historic Gurudwara is an affront to the religious sentiments of the Sikh community globally [1, 2].

The site, located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, served as a center for the Sikh minority in the region [1, 2]. The Ministry of External Affairs said the act represents a failure to protect minority heritage sites [1].

“India described the demolition as an act of intolerance.”

The condemnation of the Gurudwara's demolition underscores the fragile nature of India-Pakistan relations and the recurring friction over the treatment of religious minorities. By demanding a high-level inquiry, India is signaling that the preservation of Sikh heritage sites in Pakistan remains a critical point of diplomatic contention and a benchmark for Pakistan's commitment to minority rights.