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SGPC urges Centre to ensure safety of gurdwaras, sacred Saroops in Iran, Israel
Amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Thursday urged the Central Government to take urgent diplomatic measures to safeguard gurdwaras and Saroops, the sacred scriptures of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, located in the warring countries.
In a statement issued in Amritsar, its SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, 'Sri Guru Granth Sahib holds the highest reverence for the Sikh community. Ensuring their respect and protection is of utmost importance.'
'The Government of India must engage with the governments of Iran and Israel to ensure that no harm comes to the gurdwaras or the Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and that their sanctity is fully preserved. It is the responsibility of governments of both countries to ensure the safety of gurdwaras and the sacred Saroops there,' he stated.
He also appealed to the Sikhs living in Iran and Israel to remain in contact with local authorities and officials concerned to ensure the protection of the gurdwaras and the Saroops.
Dhami has asked the Indian government to use international platforms to communicate with authorities in Iran and Israel.
The SGPC chief said the current conditions in Iran and Israel require urgent diplomatic intervention. He noted that the committee is monitoring the developments in Iran and Israel and expects the Government of India to act promptly and sensitively on this critical issue.
