He also urged communities across the border to support one another, pray for peace, and stand strong during these testing times.

Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, officiating head of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, has issued a strong condemnation of the tragic loss of lives in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, following cross-border shelling by Pakistan. The attack, which reportedly occurred in retaliation for India’s Operation Sindoor, resulted in the deaths of civilians, including three Gursikhs, and the damage of a historic gurdwara.

The Jathedar identified the victims as Bhai Amrik Singh (a raagi), Bhai Amarjeet Singh (a retired soldier), and Bhai Ranjit Singh (a local shopkeeper). A Sikh woman named Ruby Kaur was also reportedly killed in the nearby Mankote area.

In a deeply emotional message, Jathedar Gargajj appealed to both India and Pakistan to pursue peace with urgency. “War always harms humanity and takes innocent lives,” he said, emphasizing the need for dialogue over destruction.

He also urged communities across the border to support one another, pray for peace, and stand strong during these testing times.