Pak rejects reports about presence of terror camps in Narowal district : The Tribune India

Join Whatsapp Channel

Pak rejects reports about presence of terror camps in Narowal district

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday rejected as “baseless” the media reports about the presence of alleged terrorist “training camps” in Punjab province’s Narowal district near the famed Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara, calling them a “malicious” propaganda campaign.

Pak rejects reports about presence of terror camps in Narowal district

A picture of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib also called Kartarpur Sahib that was posted by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on his Twitter account. Twitter/PTI



Islamabad, November 4

Pakistan on Monday rejected as “baseless” the media reports about the presence of alleged terrorist “training camps” in Punjab province’s Narowal district near the famed Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara, calling them a “malicious” propaganda campaign.

According to reports, intelligence agencies have spotted terrorist training activities in the border district of Narowal in Pakistan’s Punjab province, the same district where Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara is situated.

Pakistan Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement that “Pakistan completely rejects baseless reports in a section of the Indian media, attributed to ‘intelligence sources’.”

It said Pakistan’s Kartarpur spirit is aimed at facilitating Nanak Naamlevas (followers), especially Sikhs, to visit one of their most revered places of worship and promoting inter-faith harmony.

“The content of the media reports in question is part of a malicious propaganda campaign in India that cannot be condemned enough,” the FO said.

It said that unfounded allegations about Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib being used for any purpose other than worship are a deliberate attempt to misrepresent Pakistan’s goodwill gesture, undermine the corridor initiative, and hurt the religious sentiments of Sikhs all over the world.

“We have no doubt that such mischievous attempts would be rejected with the contempt that they deserve,” according to the FO.

The Kartarpur Corridor is scheduled to be inaugurated on November 9.

The corridor connects Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in Gurdaspur district of Indian Punjab with the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara located in Narowal district of Pakistan’s Punjab. — PTI

Top News

Arvind Kejriwal to be produced before Delhi court today as 6-day ED custody ends

Excise policy case: Delhi court extends ED custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 1

In his submissions, Kejriwal said, ‘I am named by 4 witnesse...

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL to remove Arvind Kejriwal from CM post after arrest

Delhi High Court dismisses PIL to remove Arvind Kejriwal from CM post after arrest

The bench refuses to comment on merits of the issue, saying ...

Explainer: Why BJP is flying solo in Punjab and Odisha

Explainer: Why BJP is flying solo in Punjab and Odisha

A multi-cornered contest is always advantageous for BJP; it ...

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, wife Gurpreet Kaur welcome baby girl

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann blessed with baby girl

Bhagwant Mann tied the knot with Dr Gurpreet Kaur from Pehow...


Cities

View All