Nankana Sahib Gurudwara Attack: Pakistan in denial over attack on sikhs

After that attack on Gurudwara Nakana Sahib in Pakistan's Punjab on Friday, January 3, Pakistani government has been trying to downplay incident and is living in denial. government in an official release mentioned, " altercation happened on a mir incident at a tea-stall. District Administration immediately intervened and arrested accused, who are w in custody."

Denying attack, it said, "Attempts to paint this incident as a communal issue are patently motivated. Most importantly, Gurdwara remains untouched and undamd. All insinuations to contrary, particularly claims of acts of 'desecration and destruction' and desecration of holy place, are t only false but also mischievous." 

'Special care extended for mirities'

Speaking about mirities in release, Pakistan government said, " Government of Pakistan remains committed to upholding law and order and providing security and protection to people, especially mirities. opening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor is a manifestation of Pakistan's special care extended to mirities, in line with vision of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah."

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Attack on Nankana Gurudwara Sahib

Around 400 Muslims of Nankana Sahib attacked revered Gurdwara Nanam Asthana and nearby residences of local Sikhs with stones on Friday. According to sources, incident took place around 5 pm.

Sources within security apparatus say that Pakistani authorities aided this protest and made absolutely effort to bring situation under control. 

Sources report that protestors consisting of Muslim residents of Nankana Sahib had proclaimed that y will soon change name from Nankana Sahib to Ghulaman-e-Mustafa.

Moreover, mob allegedly claimed that ' Sikh will remain in Nankana'. Reports suggest that several Sikh devotees were stranded inside Gurdwara which was attacked by mob on Friday evening.

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US Embassy in Pak issues security alert

Meanwhile, US Embassy in Pakistan has issued a security alert on Friday. According to sources, US government in Pakistan has asked people to postpone ir travel plans.

y have furr asked people to avoid crowds, keep a low profile, be aware of surroundings and review personal security plans.

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