India, July 2 -- A 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Farooqabad, Pakistan's Punjab province, was allegedly demolished by a local businessman, triggering protests from the Sikh community and widespread condemnation.

According to officials, the demolition was carried out without obtaining the mandatory No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned authorities, prompting demands for accountability and restoration of the historic shrine.

Members of the local Sikh community staged protests, expressing outrage over the destruction of the heritage site, which holds significant religious and historical importance.

Following the protests, Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora visited the site along with d...