An Amritdhari Sikh girl was allegedly attacked at a Christian school in Pakistan’s Faisalabad district, IANS reported, quoting Khalsa Vox.The report claims that the girl’s turban was forcibly removed and she was beaten after she refused to participate in Christian prayers. The incident reportedly took place at St. Catherine Girls’ High School in Warispura area.The girl’s mother said school staff kicked and punched her daughter in the stomach. They said the girl suffered from asthma, but when her sister tried to help, the teachers allegedly stopped her, saying the victim was pretending.Community group Sikh Brotherhood International has condemned the incident and demanded strict action against the school authorities.The mother also alleged that despite seeking help, she did not get support from Sikh leaders in Pakistan. He has demanded action against those responsible.Khalsa Vox further reported that the mother had faced severe abuse in the past as well. She claimed that she was held hostage in Faisalabad for nine months and that her captors attacked and tortured her. During that time he had also alleged that his son’s hair, which is sacred in Sikhism, was forcibly cut.According to reports, the matter came to light when a journalist exposed it, following which the Punjab Minority Affairs Minister intervened and helped secure his release.The incident has raised new concerns among members of the Sikh community in Pakistan, who are raising questions about the safety and treatment of the minority in the country.
