Historical 'Guru Nanak palace' demolished in Pakistan; religious and precious items sold
5 years, 7 months ago

Historical 'Guru Nanak palace' demolished in Pakistan; religious and precious items sold

India TV News  

A centuries-old 'Guru Nanak palace' was partially demolished by a group of vandals who sold its precious windows and doors in Pakistan's Punjab province, a media report said Monday. The "Palace of Baba Guru Nanak", said to have been built over four centuries ago, was frequented by a number of Sikhs from across the world including India, the report said. The group of locals not only partially demolished the structure allegedly with the connivance of auqaf department officials but also sold its precious windows, doors and ventilators, the report said. The influentials have demolished the building with the connivance of the auqaf department and sold its costly windows, doors, ventilators and wood," another local Muhammad Ashraf said.

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Stones pelted at Gurudwara Nankana Sahib by Pakistani mob
5 years ago

Stones pelted at Gurudwara Nankana Sahib by Pakistani mob

Deccan Chronicle  

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5 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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Centuries old Guru Nanak palace partially demolished in Pak’s Narowal: Report
5 years, 7 months ago

Centuries old Guru Nanak palace partially demolished in Pak’s Narowal: Report

Hindustan Times  

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