Delhi Sikh body seeks evacuation of Sikhs in Afghanistan after Kabul Gurudwara blast
India Today
A Delhi Sikh body has sought the rescue of Sikh community members from Afghanistan after the Kabul Gurudwara blast.
Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) on Saturday submitted a memorandum to the Centre seeking immediate help for the injured Sikhs in Afghanistan Gurdwara blast.
The DSGMC chief Harmeet Singh Kalka said that the government must ensure proper treatment of those who are injured and make arrangements for those who want to come to India.
"The DSGMC will take care of the stay and food of the Sikh brethren of Afghanistan who want to come to India. The government must help them with all resources. We are worried about the safety and security of the Sikh community in Afghanistan after the country's takeover by the Taliban," Kalka said.
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Multiple blasts and gunshots were reported at Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul today. ISIS Khorasan is suspected to be behind the attack. The Ministry of External Affairs is monitoring the situation after terrorists set the Gurduwara on fire.
A 60-year-old man, identified as Sawinder Singh and the guard of the Gurudwara were killed while three Taliban soldiers were wounded in the incident. Two attackers were cornered by Taliban soldiers. At least 7-8 people are still believed to be trapped inside.
The delegation of DSGMC said that they are receiving calls from the relatives of those who were injured in the attack.
