SGPC facilitates transfer of distressed Afghan minorities

Chandigarh, June 30

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), Amritsar, facilitated the transfer of Afghan Hindus and Sikhs from the distressed Islamic nation to India in coordination with the Indian World Forum and the Centre.

A special flight from Kabul to Delhi arrived at 11.30am on Thursday.

Eleven Afghan Sikhs arrived at Delhi, including Raqbir Singh, who was injured during the attack on June 18 at Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul.

The ashes of Swinder Singh who was killed during the attack were also brought to India.

The SGPC assisted them with airfare and will also provide financial aid to those seeking rehabilitation in the country.

Officials of the SGPC and Afghan Hindu and Sikh community leaders were present at the airport to facilitate them.