India Raises Issue With Qatar Over Seized Copies Of Guru Granth Sahib

New Delhi: The External Affairs Ministry of the Government of India said on Friday, 23 August 2024 that it has taken up with Qatar reports of seizure of copies of the Guru Granth Sahib, and is according high priority to the matter.

“We have seen reports regarding the Guru Granth Sahib seized by the Qatari authorities and the demand of their release by the Sikh community,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs stated that the government has engaged with Qatar regarding the issue, and the Indian embassy in Doha has consistently updated the Sikh community on the situation’s progress.