Sikh religious flag restored after Taliban removes it from historic gurdwara in Afghanistan
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Paktia (Afghanistan), Aug 7: The holy Sikh flag Nishan Sahib from the Thala Shri Guru Nanak Sahib Gurdwara was restored in Afghanistan after it was removed by the Taliban earlier. The incident took place in Chamkani in the Paktia province of Afghanistan a few days ago.
"Nishan Sahib restored at Gurudwara Tahla Sahib in Chamkani area of Paktia province in Afghanistan. The Sikh religious flag was removed by the Taliban earlier," a private news agency tweeted.
The Taliban forced the gurdwara caretaker to dislodge the Sikh flag from its original position. Hailed as an identity of Sikhism and Sikh pride, the Nishan Sahib was then tied to a tree within the gurdwara premises. This was done to ensure that the flag is not visible from a far-off distance.
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According to reports, the Indian government has condemned the reported removal of a Sikh religious flag atop the roof of the Gurdwara in Paktia province of Afghanistan by the Taliban.
“We have seen media reports on Nishan Sahib, a Sikh religious flag, having been removed atop the roof of Gurdwara Thala Sahib, Chamkani in Paktia province of Afghanistan," a statement read by a govt spokesperson said, as per sources.
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"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,” it added.