The federal government has approved 600 square yards plot for the establishment of Sikhs’ Gurdwara in the city.
Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman Siddiqul Farooq said this at a meeting on Tuesday at the Trust’s office with the committee formed for the Gurdwara Nankana Sahib Karachi.
The committee is headed by Sardar Manmohan Singh. Its members include Sardar Bhola Singh, Sardar Jeet Kumar, Nanki Bai, Johar Lal, Suresh Kumar, Jag Mohan and Sardar Manjeet Singh.
He also informed that the annual grant for Sadhu Bela, Hindu temple in Sukkur, had been increased from Rs 1 million to Rs 1.5 million.
Siddiqul Farooq said the government would ensure full protection to the worship places of Hindus and Sikhs and Sikh pilgrims.
The ETPB chairman said that disputes between the Sikhs and Hindus including the Bagh Nari temple’s issue would be resolved soon.
He informed that a fibre glass boat of Rs 1 million had been provided to Sadhu Bela temple while the old boat was being repaired.
Siddiqul Farooq assured that the government would provide complete security to the pilgrims visiting Sadhu Bela and Mirpur Mathelo Hayat Petafi Darbar.
Hope our government shows some compassion on minorities.
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