Two Killed In Blast At Kabul Gurdwara, IS Link Suspected
5 Dariya News
Kabul 18-Jun-2022
A piece of terrific news has been making a lot of headlines. Terrorists assaulted the Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul, Afghanistan. Multiple explosions have been recorded on the premises of the Gurdwara Sahib. The incident is thought to have been carried out by ISIS Khorasan. The situation is being monitored by the Ministry of External Affairs. According to reports, the Gurdwara's whole premises were set on fire.
Reports suggest that the attack began at 7:15am Kabul time (8.30 am India time). A 60-year-old man, identified as Sawinder Singh and the guard of the Gurdwara was killed while three Taliban soldiers were wounded in the incident. Two attackers were cornered by Taliban soldiers. At least 8 people are still believed to be trapped inside, but the numbers have not been confirmed.
Further, adding more about the news, BJP MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa said he had spoken to Gurnam Singh, who informed him that the incident occurred at 6 am local time when a granthi was going inside the gurdwara for the morning 'parkash' of the Guru Granth Sahib. 'Parkash' is the first prayer in any gurdwara.
Breaking: Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul, Afghanistan attacked by terrorists early morning today. Multiple blasts reported at Gurdwara Sahib premises. Had a talk with Gurnam Singh, President of Gurdwara Karte Parwan. He pleaded for global support for Sikhs in Afghanistan@ANI pic.twitter.com/bnYPMciyI3
Speaking about the attack, Punjab Rajya Sabha MP Vikram Sahney told the news portal, “The gunmen who attacked the Kabul Gurdwara are probably from the Daesh group, rivals of the Taliban. The Taliban fighters have reached the spot and a fight is ongoing between them. The gurdwara is damaged and 4 Sikhs are missing.”
Watch: Multiple blasts being heard from Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul, Afghanistan where gunmen have stormed inside, said gurdwara president Gurnam Singh @IndianExpress @iepunjab pic.twitter.com/SdopybDkyi
On 27th May 2022 I had forwarded the plea of #Afghan minorities to @MEAIndia & @HMOIndia for processing of pending e-visa since last one year for 150 #Hindus & #Sikhs still in #Kabul.At multiple occasions raised concerns and still the e-visa is awaited.I pray that all survive. pic.twitter.com/MtOGZ0lr9m
According to sources, 25-30 Afghan Hindus and Sikhs were present in the Gurdwara for morning prayers, and just 10-15 were able to run as the attackers entered the premises. The remainder is either trapped inside or presumed dead.
After the incident came to light, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly condemned the attack and urged the Centre to extend immediate assistance to ensure the safety of minorities in the Afghan capital.