India has lodged a strong protest with the Pakistan High Commission today on the reported incident where a Gurdwara has been claimed as the place of Masjid Shahid Ganj and attempts are being made to convert it to a mosque.<br />'' <br />''Gurdwara Shahidi Asthan is the site of martyrdom of Bhai Taru Singh ji at Naulakha Bazaar in Lahore, Pakistan<br />'' <br />''In response to a media query regarding the matter, External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Anurag Srivastava said the Gurdwara is a historical place where Bhai Taru Ji made supreme sacrifice in 1745. He said, the Gurdwara is a place of reverence and considered sacred by the Sikh community.<br />'' <br />''Mr Srivastava said, this incident has been viewed with grave concern in India and there have been calls for justice for the minority Sikh community in Pakistan.<br />'' <br />''India expressed its concerns in strongest terms on this incident and called upon Pakistan to investigate the matter and take immediate remedial measures.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Pakistan was also called upon to look after the safety, security, well-being of its minority communities including protection of their religious rights and cultural heritage.</span><br />