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Man accused in Nankana vandalism held in Pakistan

A violent mob had attacked the gurdwara and pelted it with stones on Friday, forcing the police to intervene

PTI Lahore Published 06.01.20, 08:28 PM
People from the Sikh community burn an effigy representing Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during a protest over the alleged attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, in Moradabad, Monday, January 6, 2020

People from the Sikh community burn an effigy representing Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during a protest over the alleged attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, in Moradabad, Monday, January 6, 2020 (PTI)

The main accused in the recent incident of vandalism at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan’s Punjab province has been arrested and charged with a non-bailable section of the stringent anti-terrorism act, a top official said on Monday.

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, also known as Gurdwara Janam Asthan, is a site near Lahore where the first Guru of Sikhs, Guru Nanak, was born.

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According to media reports, a violent mob had attacked the gurdwara and pelted it with stones on Friday. A team of police had to intervene briskly to control the situation. The accused, identified as Imran, was arrested on Sunday for his role in the incident, Geo News reported.

Azhar Mashwani, the Focal Person (Digital Media) to Punjab chief minister, took to Twitter to announce the arrest. “The main culprit in Nankana Sahib incident Imran has been arrested. FIR has been registered at Nanakan Police Station,” he said in the tweet which also carries the picture of the accused behind bars. He said the

“7 ATA is a non-bailable section under the Anti Terrorism Act.

Breaking his silence on the incident, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday condemned the vandalism at Nankana Sahib, saying it goes against his “vision” and the government will show “zero tolerance” against those involved in it.

India has strongly condemned the incident at the revered gurdwara and called upon the Pakistan government to take immediate steps to ensure the safety and security of the Sikh community.

On Saturday, Indian leaders cutting across party lines and various outfits condemned the mob attack on the historic Gurdwara, terming it as “cowardly” and “shameful”.

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