AMRITSAR, INDIA, August 17, 2021 (Hindustan Times): Concerned over their safety in Afghanistan, particularly after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, “nearly 50 Hindus and 270 Sikhs” have taken refuge at Gurdwara Karte Parwan in the national capital, making desperate efforts to be evacuated from the war-torn country. Talking over phone to HT, Narinder Pal Singh, a member of parliament in Afghanistan stranded at the Kabul gurdwara said, “Approximately 100 Sikh families are staying at the gurdwara. Though we are feeling safer here, we cannot say anything as the situation is uncertain. There are no flights for us to be evacuated out of the country but we are trying to make arrangements.”
Puneet Singh Chandok, president, Indian World Forum, said, “We are in constant touch with ministry of external affairs (MEA), Air India and some international agencies for early evacuation of Indians and Indian-origin people from Afghanistan.” Meanwhile, external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Monday said India is also in touch with representatives of the Afghan Sikh and Hindu communities in Afghanistan and will facilitate the repatriation of those who wish to leave that country. “The situation in Afghanistan is being monitored on a constant basis at high levels. The government will take all steps to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals and our interests in Afghanistan,” Bagchi said.
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A subsequent report, on August 19, reads “Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjinder Sinngh Sirsa said on Thursday that Sikhs in Afghanistan are afraid, though the Taliban have assured them safety and security. “Around three days back and also yesterday, the Talibani commanders had visited the Gurdwara premises (in Kabul). They had a long discussion with our people. They they have assured them safety and security, our people are very fearful and afraid to stay in Afghanistan,” he said.