Emergency operations at the historic Kartarpur Gurdwara have been completed, clearing the way for the reopening of the Sikh shrine to international pilgrims within days.
The restoration drive was launched on the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif after severe floods submerged the Gurdwara complex under 10 to 12 feet of water. Rescue teams acted swiftly to evacuate pilgrims using motorboats before dewatering and cleanup began.
Under the chief minister’s directives, Suthra Punjab teams, with support from government departments, worked day and night to restore the sacred site. They drained floodwater, cleaned the Darshan Deori, and washed the large courtyard. The Deputy Commissioner of Nankana Sahib oversaw the entire process to ensure its timely completion.
Officials confirmed that Kartarpur Gurdwara will be ready to welcome yatris (pilgrims) in the next three to four days. Sikh community members and local administrators praised the rapid response, saying they were impressed by the speed of the restoration.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reaffirmed her government’s dedication to preserving religious heritage and supporting Sikh pilgrims worldwide. In a social media post, she wrote: “Kartarpur restored — from floods to faith. As a gesture of reverence to our Sikh brothers on both sides of the border, a special dewatering operation was carried out at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur, which had been completely inundated. It has now been restored to a dry, safe condition.”
The reopening of Kartarpur Gurdwara marks an important step in maintaining the spiritual and cultural significance of the shrine, which continues to serve as a symbol of peace, faith, and interfaith harmony.
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