AFGHAN SIKHS AND HINDUS –THEIR EXODUS FROM AFGHANISTAN SINCE 1992-94–

Source: Institute of Sikh Studies Inderjeet Singh  Sikhs & Hindus – 1950s onwards  Emperor Zahir Shah ascended the throne of Afghanistan in 1933, as a 19-year-old lad. Till 1953, the power was vested with the Prime Ministers who were his paternal uncles namely Mohd Hashim Khan and Shah Mahmud Khan. The former served until 1946… Continue reading AFGHAN SIKHS AND HINDUS –THEIR EXODUS FROM AFGHANISTAN SINCE 1992-94–

Vandalism at Kabul gurdwara: Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa urges PM to take it up with UN

Source: The Indian Express A group of armed men entered the gurdwara in Kabul Tuesday and allegedly vandalized the premises. Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa Wednesday condemned the vandalism at the historic Gurdwara Dashmesh Pita Guru Gobind Singh Karte Parwan in Afghanistan allegedly by the Taliban extremists. A group of armed men entered the gurdwara… Continue reading Vandalism at Kabul gurdwara: Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa urges PM to take it up with UN

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Armed men storm Kabul gurdwara, damage property

Source: The Indian Express An Afghan Sikh told The Indian Express that the intruders vandalised the office inside gurdwara premises and smashed at least ten CCTV cameras. They also overpowered two security guards. A group of armed men allegedly stormed inside Gurdwara Dashmesh Pita Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Sabha in Karte Parwan of Kabul… Continue reading Armed men storm Kabul gurdwara, damage property

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Kabul Sikhs Fear For Safety After Armed Men Attack Temple

Source: Gandhara Sikhs in Kabul say more than a dozen armed men attacked and briefly occupied a Sikh temple in the Kart-e Parwan district of the Afghan capital on October 5, tying up the guards and destroying security cameras. There were no major injuries reported. The leader of the temple, Gurnam, told RFE/RL that it… Continue reading Kabul Sikhs Fear For Safety After Armed Men Attack Temple

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