Taliban removes Sikh flag from Gurudwara in Afghanistan, India condemns move

New Delhi: In Afghanistan, the Taliban allegedly removed Nishan Sahib, a Sikh religious flag, from the roof of a gurdwara in Paktia province. The Gurdwara Thala Sahib holds a special place in Sikhism as it was visited by Sri Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikh religion.

A couple of pictures floated on social media today, showing images of the holy place without the religious fag.

Last week, SGPC, the body responsible for the management of gurdwaras, had also urged Centre and Afghanitan government to ensure the safety of Sikhs living there.

India raises concerns over removal of Sikh flag

India has condemned the removal of Sikh religious flag, atop the roof of Gurudwara.

Sikhs all across the world are hurt by Taliban removing Nishan Sahib from historical Gurdwara Thala Sahib, which was visited by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Taliban’s action reflects grave threats to Sikhs’ religious freedom in Afghanistan.@ANI @htTweets @republic @punjabkesari pic.twitter.com/WyV40Opyi2

— Manjinder Singh Sirsa (@mssirsa) August 6, 2021

“We condemn this act and reiterate India’s firm belief that Afghanistan’s future must be the one where the interests of all sections of the Afghan society, including minorities and women, are protected,” a leading daily reporting quoting govt sources.

Lately, the Afghanistan’s several provinces have been turning out to be flashpoint with clashes breaking out between Afghan security forces and the Talibani militants.

With Taliban increasingly gaining its foothold has been a matter of concern for global powers. US pulled back the majority of its forces and is looking to complete the drawdown by August 31.