India, July 1 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly condemned the reported demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan, calling it a "highly deplorable and targeted act of vandalism" against a revered Sikh shrine.

The gurdwara, located in Pakistan's Punjab province, was reportedly demolished on the night of June 24.

In a statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged Islamabad to investigate the incident, restore the damaged portions of the gurdwara, and ensure the safety and well-being of religious minorities.

"We have seen the deeply distressing reports regarding the demolition of the historic 125-year-old sacred Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqa...