SGPC facilitates transfer of distressed Afghan minorities

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Updated At : 04:28 PM Jun 30, 2022 IST

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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.

Family members of the Afghan Sikhs. Tribune photo: Mukesh Aggarwal

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.

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