Sikh Girl Assaulted in Pakistan: Community Demands Action

A Sikh girl was reportedly assaulted at a Christian school in Faisalabad, Pakistan, after refusing to participate in prayers. The incident has sparked outrage within the Sikh community, leading to calls for accountability from school authorities. The girl's mother claims that both she and her daughter faced severe abuse, including captivity and torture. This incident highlights the ongoing persecution of minority communities in Pakistan, where the percentage of Hindus and Sikhs has drastically declined over the years due to violence and forced conversions. The community is demanding justice and support for the victims.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 23, 2026, 00:27 IST

Incident Reported in Faisalabad

A Sikh girl, who is Amritdhari, was allegedly assaulted at a school in Faisalabad, Pakistan. The incident occurred at a Christian institution where her turban was forcibly taken off, and she was physically attacked. According to reports, the girl was assaulted after she declined to participate in Christian prayers at St. Catherine Girls High School located in the Wasirpura area. Her mother stated that the girl was kicked and punched in the stomach, and highlighted that her daughter suffers from asthma. When her sister attempted to defend her, teachers intervened, claiming the girl was pretending to be hurt.

The Sikh Brotherhood International, a community organization, has condemned the incident and called for strict action against the school authorities. The victim's mother expressed her frustration at not receiving support from a local community leader when she sought action against the school. Additionally, there are reports suggesting that not only the girl but also her mother faced severe abuse, including being held captive and tortured for several months in Faisalabad. The mother also claimed that her Sikh son had his hair forcibly cut.

Following the public outcry, a local minority leader in Punjab, Pakistan, intervened to help secure the mother's release from captivity.

Ongoing Persecution of Minorities in Pakistan

Attacks and mistreatment of minority groups, particularly Hindus and Sikhs, have been prevalent in Pakistan for many years. During the partition, Hindus constituted about 14-15 percent of the population in Pakistan, but due to ongoing violence, forced conversions, and other atrocities, this number has dwindled to approximately 2-3 percent today.