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PESHAWAR:

The Sikh community raised on Friday serious concerns after ‘being forced to convert to Islam’ by a government official in Hangu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).


Lodging a complaint with Deputy Commissioner Hangu Shahid Mehmood, the community members claimed Assistant Commissioner Tehsil Tall Yaqoob Khan was allegedly forcing Sikhs to convert to Islam.

District Nazim Hangu for minority Farid Chand Singh, who filed the complaint, said the community members have been living in the area since 1901 and were never offended by anyone, specifically for religious believes rather lived all their lives peacefully with Muslims.

Singh stated that despite having been a hotbed for sectarian conflicts, residents of Hangu district never harmed them, were never approached by someone to convert to Islam, adding they have friendly relations with Muslims who have always stood up for the community when in need.

“Had it been from someone ordinary, it would have never been felt so offending but when you hear such things from a government official, it becomes something really serious,” Singh told The Express Tribune.

“We the residents of Doaba area are being tortured religiously,” read the complaint.

“The Constitution empowers us to defend our religious beliefs against anyone and we want you to call AC Tall Yaqoob Khan and inquire the issue,” the complaint read, adding that the issues should be investigated so that the community could live in Pakistan with ‘love, peace and harmony’.

When asked, DC Hangu Shahid Mehood said members of the Sikh community were offended during talks with the assistant commissioner, which the assistant commissioner never meant.

There was no such issue of converting someone forcefully to Islam; rather, the district administration ensured religious freedom, he added.

“We have ensured religious freedom and safety of the community members across the district and we are clear about it,” Mehmood told The Express Tribune.

However, on receiving the complaint, the community members have been asked for a meeting on Monday to address their concerns, he added.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1585150/1-sikh-community-hangu-forced-convert/
 
PESHAWAR:

The Sikh community raised on Friday serious concerns after ‘being forced to convert to Islam’ by a government official in Hangu district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P).


Lodging a complaint with Deputy Commissioner Hangu Shahid Mehmood, the community members claimed Assistant Commissioner Tehsil Tall Yaqoob Khan was allegedly forcing Sikhs to convert to Islam.

District Nazim Hangu for minority Farid Chand Singh, who filed the complaint, said the community members have been living in the area since 1901 and were never offended by anyone, specifically for religious believes rather lived all their lives peacefully with Muslims.

Singh stated that despite having been a hotbed for sectarian conflicts, residents of Hangu district never harmed them, were never approached by someone to convert to Islam, adding they have friendly relations with Muslims who have always stood up for the community when in need.

“Had it been from someone ordinary, it would have never been felt so offending but when you hear such things from a government official, it becomes something really serious,” Singh told The Express Tribune.

“We the residents of Doaba area are being tortured religiously,” read the complaint.

“The Constitution empowers us to defend our religious beliefs against anyone and we want you to call AC Tall Yaqoob Khan and inquire the issue,” the complaint read, adding that the issues should be investigated so that the community could live in Pakistan with ‘love, peace and harmony’.

When asked, DC Hangu Shahid Mehood said members of the Sikh community were offended during talks with the assistant commissioner, which the assistant commissioner never meant.

There was no such issue of converting someone forcefully to Islam; rather, the district administration ensured religious freedom, he added.

“We have ensured religious freedom and safety of the community members across the district and we are clear about it,” Mehmood told The Express Tribune.

However, on receiving the complaint, the community members have been asked for a meeting on Monday to address their concerns, he added.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/1585150/1-sikh-community-hangu-forced-convert/

What a misleading headline! It is only a matter of a misunderstanding which is clear in the article but the headline portrays it as being some sort of a community clash! The editor should be arrested for yellow journalism!
 
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Sikh community in Doaba Town, Thall tehsil, Hangu district, K-P has appealed to DC. They say Thall Assistant Commissioner Yaqoob Khan tried to force them to convert to Islam. Govt should take notice

 
I'm surprised any Non Muslims still living in tribal areas. They should move to Lahore, probably a lot safer.
 
That someone was someone in power. Its called abuse of power.

If that someone wants to become a missionary, then he should step down from that govt. job and do what he wants to do.

That someone was paid to do his JOB, not ask people to convert. That someone is a "public servant" not a free civilian who can go around asking people to convert.

Cry me a river, he did nothing wrong.
 
That someone was someone in power. Its called abuse of power.

If that someone wants to become a missionary, then he should step down from that govt. job and do what he wants to do.

That someone was paid to do his JOB, not ask people to convert. That someone is a "public servant" not a free civilian who can go around asking people to convert.
Mind you it's only abuse of power or office if the request is a condition of providing a service. Having said that it was still unprofessional.
 
Maybe not by islamic standards. You are the expert.

Just asking someone to convert to Islam isn't a crime, stop whining.

You don't hear me crying about Christians knocking at my door saying Jesus(Peace Be Upon Him) died for me.
 
I guarantee that someone just nicely asked them to convert to Islam,
Why would someone "nicely" ask another fellow to convert or change his religion? Maybe plans for greater Khalistan is being finalized.:lol: Converting to Islam is a very little price to pay to build something as glorious as greater khalistan.:agree:
 
Why would someone "nicely" ask another fellow to convert or change his religion? Maybe plans for greater Khalistan is being finalized.:lol: Converting to Islam is a very little price to pay to build something as glorious as greater khalistan.:agree:
Greater khakistan in KPK, Tall,Hangu.

Good luck son, you'll need it.
 

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