Domes of Pakistan's Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib collapse in thunderstorm

Four domes - two on the minarets above the museum and one each on Darshani Deori and Dewanistan - of Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal were uprooted due to thunderstorms in Pakistan. The Sanctum sanctorum, however, remains unharmed.

New Delhi: Thunderstorms in Pakistan caused temporary damage to eight newly constructed domes of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal.

Out of these eight domes, at least four - two on the minarets above the museum and one each on Darshani Deori and Dewanistan - were uprooted.

Domes of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib collapse

The Sanctum sanctorum, however, remains unharmed.

The Gurudwara was closed on March 15, 2020, after COVID-19 outbreak.

It was inaugurated on November 9, 2019, by PM Narendra Modi from the Indian side and Pakistan PM Imran Khan from across the border.

Domes of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib collapse

The pictures of damaged minarets were posted on social media and Pakistan’s Federal minister for Science and Technology said, “Conveyed this to Noor Ul Haq Qadri sb, minister religious affairs with request for an enquiry”.

Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib

Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib is of historic importance for Sikhs and Muslims.

Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib

It is the final resting place of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib

Guru Ji spent last years of his life in Kartarpur Sahib.

Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib

After the partition of the country in 1947 the area was allocated to Pakistan.

Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib domes collapse

In November 2018, Government of India had announced to build a corridor allowing pilgrims from India to visit the Gurudwara.