Pakistan Army Chief Pledges Full Restoration of Flood-Hit Sikh Sites, Including Kartarpur
Officials report 1,700 villages flooded, with at least 22 deaths in 24 hours.
Overview
- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Sialkot sector, Shakargarh, Narowal and Kartarpur to review the flood situation and ongoing rescue and relief work.
- He assured the Sikh community that all affected religious sites, including Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, will be revived to their original condition as a priority.
- The army chief conducted an aerial survey of Darbar Sahib Kartarpur and praised the coordinated response by civil authorities and troops.
- Local administration and army personnel earlier rescued around 150 officials and Sikh pilgrims after Ravi river flooding submerged the Kartarpur Corridor complex.
- Officials are assessing potential damage to the complex, the Sikh holy book and relics, with preparations underway for the next spell of rains.