Historic gurdwara demolished in Pakistan's Punjab, Sikh community protests
A historic Sikh gurdwara in Pakistan's Punjab province was demolished by a local businessman without proper authorization, triggering community protests. The provincial government has since intervened, ordering an inquiry and promising the restoration of the site.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the protection of minority religious sites and heritage in the region.
A decades-old historic gurdwara was demolished by a local businessman in Pakistan's Punjab province, sparking protests from the minority Sikh community, officials said on Wednesday (July 1, 2026).
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