Arora condemns Indian attacks on religious sites

Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora has condemned an Indian drone attack near the Sikh holy site of Nankana Sahib, calling it a blatant violation of international laws, religious freedom and human rights.

Addressing a press conference along with prominent Sikh personalities including Sardar Bishan Singh, Stwant Kaur, Sardar Jaskaran Singh and Kalyan Singh Kalyan on Saturday, the minister decried recent missile attacks on mosques and drone strikes on minority worship places.

He declaring these actions as part of a wider Indian conspiracy to malign Pakistan's peaceful image and ignite religious tensions in the region.

Sardar Ramesh Singh asserted that Pakistan could never even imagine targeting Sikh religious sites, and emphasised that the country's bond with the Sikh community is founded on sincerity, reverence and mutual respect.

He highlighted the warmth shown by Pakistan during recent religious festivals, especially the Baisakhi celebrations, where Sikh pilgrims from around the world lauded the nation's hospitality.