PESHAWAR – An ancient Sikh temple in Pakistan, which remained non-functional for over 70 years after migration of Sikhs to India during partition, was opened for worship at a special ceremony held here today.
Minority communities expressed jubilation over opening of the historic temple, Bhai Beba Singh, located at Mohallah Jogiwara in the Hashtnagri area.
Chairman of the Evacuee Property Trust Sidiq-ul-Farooq formally opened the temple by unveiling a plaque.
“Opening of historic Sikh temple has portrayed true soft image of Pakistan where minorities are getting equal right to live and worship,” said Haroon Sarabdiyal, All Pakistan Hindu Rights Movement Chairman.
“The government has provided due right to minorities by taking a difficult decision of opening a non-functional temple,” said Sardar Suran Singh, Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
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