India condemns removal of Sikh flag from gurdwara in Afghanistan

India condemned the reported removal of a Sikh religious flag from the roof of a gurdwara in Afghanistan's Paktia province.

India condemned the reported removal of a Sikh religious flag atop the roof of Gurdwara Thala Sahib in Chamkani area of Afghanistan’s eastern Paktia province. The province has witnessed fighting between militants and Afghan security forces in recent weeks. According to reports, ‘nishan sahib’, Sikh religious flag, was removed from Thala Sahib Gurdwara, a sacred place which has emotional attachment for Sikhs and followers of Guru Nanak Dev across the globe. It is believed that Guru Nanak Dev had visited the said place.